Transfer agreements
The University of California has moved to a common guarantee agreement that is called the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG). TAGs are offered by seven of the nine UC campuses; Berkeley and UCLA do not offer the guarantee. For some campuses the TAG application must be reviewed by a DVC counselor prior to submission. Please read the campus-specific information below carefully.
AB540 (undocumented) students are eligible to apply for a UC TAG. International students with domestic coursework only may apply for a UC TAG.
If you need help filling out the online TAG form, stop by the Career, Employment and Transfer Center computer lab for assistance.
Important note: Even if you are approved for a TAG, you must still complete and submit the regular application during the regular admission filing period, Nov. 1-30.
UC TAG AGREEMENTS
UC Davis
The UC Davis TAG guarantees students admission to the major of their choice. The online TAG application must be completed and then approved by a DVC counselor before Sept. 30. Call 925-685-1230 ext. 2276 or ext. 2278 or stop in the Counseling Office to schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor before Sept. 30. Students previously attending another college or university must bring an unofficial transcript to the TAG counseling appointment. For complete Davis TAG criteria, visit admissions.ucdavis.edu/tag/criteria.cfm.
UC Irvine
The UCI TAG offers provisional admission to students from California Community Colleges. TAG guarantees students admission to most majors. Some require additional departmental review. Visit www.admissions.uci.edu/pdf/TAG_brochure_fall2011.pdf to review criteria. Students do not need to meet with a DVC counselor for a UC Irvine TAG. The TAG can be submitted online directly to the university.
UC Merced
UC Merced offers a Transfer Admission Guarantee for junior transfers who want assurance that they will be admitted to the campus. For a complete list of criteria and the online TAG application, visit transfers.ucmerced.edu/2.asp?uc=1&lvl2=59&contentid=29. Students do not need to meet with a DVC counselor for a UC Merced TAG. The TAG can be submitted online directly to the university.
UC Riverside
The UCR TAG is available for all undergraduate majors. Visit trc.ucr.edu/transferPaths/Pages/TransferAdmissionGuarantee.aspx for a complete list of criteria and the online TAG application. Students do not need to meet with a DVC counselor for a UC Riverside TAG. The TAG can be submitted online directly to the university.
UC San Diego
The UCSD TAG guarantees admission to the campus only; it does NOT guarantee admission to your choice of one of UCSD’s six colleges. A UC San Diego TAG applies to general admission but not necessarily to an impacted major. Students must meet the screening criteria for designated majors that require lower division preparation prior to admission into the major. Visit www.ucsd.edu/prospective-students/transfers/prep-programs/tag.html for complete details and the online TAG application. Students do not need to meet with a DVC counselor for a UC San Diego TAG. The TAG can be submitted directly to the university online.
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara offers a guarantee to all DVC transfer applicants who meet the TAG criteria. Visit www.admissions.ucsb.edu/TAGInfo.asp for complete criteria and the online TAG application. Students do not need to meet with a DVC counselor for a UC Santa Barbara TAG. The TAG can be submitted online directly to the university.
UC Santa Cruz
The UCSC TAG aapplication must be approved by a DVC counselor before Sept. 30. Call 925-685-1230 ext. 2276 or ext. 2278 or stop in the Counseling office to schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor before the Sept. 30, 2011 deadline. Students previously attending another college or university must bring an unofficial transcript to the TAG counseling appointment. For complete TAG criteria, visit https://admissions.sa.ucsc.edu/pdf/TAG_flier11.pdf.
To start filling out the TAG application, click here.
REMEMBER: Even if you do not sign a UC TAG you can still apply to these schools during regular admission.
