Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs) - Transfer Center
Transfer students have an opportunity to secure a seat at a specific college or university prior to the regular admission application period through the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program. By signing a TAG agreement and meeting TAG requirements, admission to your chosen university is granted.
The TAG agreement should be prepared approximately one year before transfer but course planning to meet its requirements begins earlier than that. Follow the steps below to ensure acceptance and a smooth transfer to your chosen college or university.
Preparing for a TAG
Follow these steps:
- Attend a TAG Workshop to learn more TAGs and its requirements.
- Meet with a counselor to plan appropriate coursework for TAG eligibility.
- Review Colleges Offering TAGs for Ohlone Students and complete the TAG agreement/application during the appropriate filing period, by its specified deadline, and with an Ohlone counselor (if required).
- Keep a record of the TAG agreement/application; complete the course work in the educational plan that accompanies the agreement; at minimum, maintain the GPA specified in the plan.
- Don’t forget to still apply for admission to the university during the priority filing period.
Colleges Offering TAGs for Ohlone Students
The following institutions offer Transfer Admission Guarantees to Ohlone students for the 2012-2013 academic year.
(Check back often for updates.)
University of California System
UC Transfer Admission Guarantee Update for 2012-2013
- Students may TAG to one UC campus.
- Review individual campus TAG requirements before working on your UC TAG application.
- You may work on your Fall 2013 UC TAG application starting July 1, 2012. Visit the Transfer Center for assistance.
- Submit the UC TAG application during the appropriate filing period:
- Fall 2013: September 1-30, 2012
- UC Merced Spring 2013: May 1-30, 2012
- Check the “My Messages” screen in your UC TAG application for communication and status of your UC TAG application.
- Remember to submit the UC Admissions Application during the appropriate filing period:
- Fall 2012: November 1-30, 2012
- The UCSD TAG program is being phased out; the last available term for the TAG admission will be Fall 2014. To apply for Fall 2014, you must submit your TAG online application for admission in Fall 2013.
UC Davis TAG
The UC Davis TAG program offers guaranteed admission in the major of choice through a formal agreement outlining the courses a student must complete and the grade point average that must be earned before transferring.
Students must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of 3.20-3.30 GPA by the end of Summer 2012 and maintained through Spring 2012, depending on your major.
- Complete 30 transferable units by the end of Summer 2012.
- Both UC English and UC math courses must be completed by the end of Spring term prior to Fall admission.
- Complete course group requirements for selective majors.
- Full time status for both Fall 2012 and Spring 2013.
More UC Davis TAG information at UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions Transfers: Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
UC Irvine TAG
The UC Irvine TAG program offers guaranteed admission to most majors of choice through a formal agreement outlining the courses a student must complete and the grade point average that must be earned before transferring.
Students must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 3.20 GPA by the end of Summer 2012 and maintained through Spring 2013.
- Complete 30 transferable units by the end of Summer 2012, and last 30 transferable units at a California Community College.
- Complete the first UC English course by end of Summer 2012.
- Complete the second UC English course by end of Spring 2013.
- Complete the UC Math course by end of Summer 2012.
- Complete major prerequisites for specified majors.
More UC Irvine TAG information at UC Irvine Office of Admissions: Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
UC Merced TAG
The UC Merced TAG program offers guaranteed admission in the major of choice through a formal agreement outlining the courses a student must complete and the grade point average that must be earned before transferring. TAG students also receive individualized academic advising from a UC Merced transfer advisor.
For Spring 2013 UC Merced TAG, students must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of 2.80-3.00 GPA by the end of Spring 2012 and maintained through Fall 2012, depending on your major.
- Complete 30 transferable units by end of Spring 2012.
- Complete both UC English and UC math courses by the end of Summer term prior to Spring admission.
- Complete minimum major prerequisites for specified majors.
For Fall 2013 UC Merced TAG, students must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of 2.80-3.00 GPA by the end of Summer 2012 and maintained through Spring 2013, depending on your major.
- Complete 30 transferable units by the end of Summer 2012.
- Complete both UC English and UC math courses by the end of Fall term prior to Fall admission.
- Complete minimum major prerequisites for specified majors.
More UC Merced TAG information at: UC Merced Transfer Admissions: Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
UC Riverside TAG
The UC Riverside TAG program offers guaranteed admission in the major of choice through a formal agreement outlining the courses a student must complete and the grade point average that must be earned before transferring.
Students must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA by end of Summer 2012 and maintained through Spring 2013.
- Complete 30 transferable units by the end of Summer 2012.
- Complete the first UC English course by end of Summer 2012.
- Complete the second UC English course by end of Spring 2013.
- Complete the UC Math course by end of Summer 2012.
- Completion of IGETC by end of Spring term prior to Fall admission for the School of Business Administration.
More UC Riverside TAG information at: UC Riverside Special Admissions Programs: Transfer Admission Guarantee.
UC San Diego TAG
The UC San Diego TAG program offers guaranteed admission to the university through a formal agreement outlining the courses a student must complete and the grade point average that must be earned before transferring. This program does not guarantee admission to a particular major, nor does it guarantee choice of one of the six UCSD colleges.
Students must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 3.50 GPA by the end of Fall 2012 and maintained through the end of Spring 2013.
- Complete 30 transferable units by the end of Summer 2012.
- Both UC English and UC math courses must be completed by the end of Fall term prior to Fall admission.
- Completion of IGETC by end of Spring term prior to Fall admission.
- On the UC application: Check the UCSD TAG box and indicate YES for completion of IGETC.
- Send IGETC certification to UCSD by July 15, 2013.
More UC San Diego TAG information at UC San Diego Transfer Admission Guarantee: Fall 2013.
UC Santa Barbara TAG
The UC Santa Barbara TAG program offers guaranteed admission to the university through a formal agreement outlining the courses a student must complete and the grade point average that must be earned before transferring. This program guarantees admission to a major of choice in the College of Engineering. This program does not guarantee admission to a major of choice in all other colleges.
Students must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of 3.20 GPA by the end of Fall 2012 and maintained through the end of Spring 2013.
- Complete 30 transferable units by the end of Summer 2012, and last 30 transferable units at a California Community College.
- Both UC English and UC math courses must be completed by the end of Fall term prior to Fall admission.
- Complete required coursework as listed on ASSIST.
More UC Santa Barbara TAG information at: UC Santa Barbara Admissions: Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Information.
UC Santa Cruz TAG
The UC Santa Cruz TAG program offers guaranteed admission to the university through a formal agreement outlining the courses a student must complete and the grade point average that must be earned before transferring. This program guarantees admission to a major of choice in the Jack Baskin School of Engineering. This program does not guarantee admission to a major of choice in all other colleges.
Students must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA by end of Summer 2012 and maintained through Spring 2013.
- Complete 30 transferable units by the end of Summer 2012.
- Complete the first UC English course by end of Fall 2012.
- Complete the second UC English course by end of Spring 2013.
- Complete the UC Math course by end of Spring 2013.
- Demonstrate strong preparation in both English and Math.
More UC Santa Cruz TAG information at: UC Santa Cruz Admissions: Transfer Admission and Selection 2012-13.
California State University System
CSU Monterey Bay TAG
Students at participating community colleges may develop Transfer Admission Guarantee contracts with CSU Monterey Bay. Students admitted to CSU Monterey Bay through the TAG program receive a CSU Admission Application fee waiver.
Students must:
- Be a California resident
- Complete at least 30 semester CSU General Education units with ‘C’ or better grades by the end of Summer 2011
- Complete at least 60 semester transferable units with a 2.00 GPA by end of Spring for Fall admission
- Complete Oral Communications, Written Communications, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Mathematics with a ‘C’ or better grade by end of Spring for Fall admission
- Print and bring a copy of the CSUMentor application confirmation page to the counseling appointment.
To sign a TAG with CSU Monterey Bay, make an appointment with an Ohlone Counselor.
CSU Monterey Bay TAG filing period for Fall 2012: November 30, 2011*.
* The last day to see an Ohlone Counselor to sign the CSU Monterey Bay TAG is Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Make your appointments early!
Sample CSUMB TAG Form (PDF). (Note: This file is a read-only sample and cannot be printed or modified.)
Private Universities
Golden Gate University TAG
Guaranteed admission to Golden Gate University is available!
GGU will work closely with admitted TAG students in selecting appropriate transferable Ohlone courses, maximize financial aid opportunities, and provide support through the application process. A maximum of 70 semester units may be transferred from a regionally accredited community college.
The Golden Gate University TAG program does accept international students.
Golden Gate University will waive the admission application fee for accepted TAG applicants.
Students must:
- Have completed a minimum of 24 transferable units
- Have a minimum 2.50 GPA*
- Satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirement
* Students with a 2.75 or higher GPA may be eligible for an Academic Excellence Scholarship.
To sign a TAG with Golden Gate University, make an appointment with an Ohlone Counselor.
Golden Gate TAG filing deadlines:
- Summer 2010: March 22, 2010
- Fall 2010: July 19, 2010
- Spring 2011: November 22, 2010
More Golden Gate University TAG information at:
- www.ggu.edu/transfer
- GGU Program Guidelines (PDF) (Note: This file is a read-only sample and cannot be printed or modified.)
Sample GGU TAG Form (PDF). (Note: This file is a read-only sample and cannot be printed or modified.)
Santa Clara University TAG
August 23, 2012: Unfortunately, the Santa Clara University Transfer Admission Guarantee has been suspended. Please continue working with your counselor to plan your transfer to SCU or visit the Transfer Center for assistance with the SCU application process.
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