Cypress College

UC Transfer Admission Guarantees

WHAT IS A TRANSFER ADMISSION GUARANTEE (TAG)?

A TAG is a written agreement between the student, the community college and a specific 4-year
college or university, which states that if the student meets the requirements, the student is
admitted to the university. The TAG helps the student to understand:

1. The courses he or she must complete before transferring
2. The minimum GPA he or she must earn
3. The number of units required to transfer
4. The specific requirements for high-demand majors
   

A TAG is a free, quick and easy way to determine if the student is eligible for admission to a
specific college or university. The TAG secures a seat at a selected college or university,
provided that the student meets the conditions specified in the agreement.

WHEN TO START A TAG

It depends on the school that the student wants to attend. A TAG is generally written one year
before the student plans to transfer.

HOW TO BEGIN A TAG

1. The student signs up for a TAG workshop or sets a TAG appointment with the Transfer Center Director. The student can find out about upcoming workshops and reserved appointment times through the Transfer Center.
2. The student should bring copies of all college transcripts to the workshop or appointment.
3. The student will meet with the Transfer Center Director to finalize the student’s educational plans and to write the TAG contract.
4. The Transfer Center Director or UC Representative submits the student’s completed TAG contract to the university.
   

Students can choose to write up to two (2) TAGs for different schools. If transfer plans change,
students are not obligated to attend the TAG schools.

If the student completes a TAG, he or she will be given first consideration for admission to
selected colleges and universities. The student must complete agreed-upon general education
courses, and courses in the student's major, with a specified minimum GPA by the date
specified in the TAG agreement.

Tags are available for the following schools:

• UC Davis
• UC Irvine
• UC Merced
• UC Riverside
• UC San Diego
• UC Santa Barbara
• UC Santa Cruz