1. www.sccollege.edu /transfer
TAG/TAP Programs
SCC Transfer Center
(714)
Room D-104N
/transfer

2. IMPORTANT:
This Transfer Agreement information applies to the academic year only and does not include complete requirements. TAG changes annually and information is subject to change. Contact your SCC counselor or the Transfer Center for comprehensive program information.

3. About TAG Stands for Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
Seven UC campuses offer guaranteed admission
A formal agreement between a university and you
Binding on university, not student
May TAG with multiple campuses
Criteria on ASSIST.ORG or campus website

4. Pros of TAG By participating you may receive: Guaranteed admission
TAG eligibility notification by November 15
Early admission notification
Guidance on major and general education
preparation
Protection if standards change
Information on scholarships and financial aid
Priority housing
Notification of special events

5. Cons of TAG 1) Not Applicable for Highly Selective Majors
Fine and Performing Arts
Majors that require portfolios, auditions, or interviews
May not guarantee major or college
(i.e. UCSD)

6. Which Schools Participate?
UCLA - TAP
UC Irvine – TAG
UC Davis – TAG
UC Merced – TAG
UC Riverside – TAG
UC San Diego – TAG
UC Santa Barbara – TAG
UC Santa Cruz – TAG

7. Common TAG Requirements
Meet UC minimum admissions eligibility
California community college student (residency criteria)
Complete the on-line TAG application and submit it between September 1 – 30
General education & major preparation
Meet GPA minimums
30 UC transferrable units completed at time of TAG application
Completion of 60 UC transferable units by end of Spring 2010 (e.g. no summer work)
All students must still submit a completed UC application between November 1 – 30

8. Benefits of UCLA TAP
Priority (not guaranteed) admission and early admission notification
Allows an alternate major when applying (with limitations)
Dedicated TAP scholarships
Guaranteed admission into UCLA Honors Program
UCLA library privileges

9. Criteria for UCLA TAP: Transfer Alliance Program
Requires completion of SCC Honors Program before transfer
Applies to majors within College of Letters and Science only
No TAP application required
Indicate TAP eligibility on UC app
Request TAP certification through SCC Honors Counselor, and file Honors Intent to Complete Program form.

10. SCC Honors Program Criteria
Apply and be admitted to the program
Complete 6 SCC Honors classes (18 units)
Must earn a C or better in any honors courses completed
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Not harder, but different
More inquisition-based and interactive
Smaller classes with group discussion & projects
Great on a resume & university application!

11. Criteria for UC Irvine TAG
3.0 minimum GPA
Complete the last 30 semester units in residence at a California community college
English 101 and transferrable math course completed with a “C” grade or higher at time of TAG application
Meet minimum GPA and course prerequisites for specified major
Strongly recommended you complete lower-division major preparation for all impacted majors. See assist.org for details.
Guarantees major

12. Transfer Honors Enrollment (THE) Guarantee Program at UC Irvine
Complete SCC Honors Program
3.5 Cumulative GPA
Guaranteed admission into UCI’s Campuswide Honors Program
Priority consideration for UC Regents Scholarship
2nd year of guaranteed honors housing
Hundreds of honors social activities

13. Criteria for UC Davis TAG
Currently enrolled full-time at a California community college
GPA (depending upon major)
Guarantees major

14. Criteria for UC Merced TAG
GPA , depending on major
Open to all majors
Accepts for fall and spring semesters
Spring filing period: May 1st – May 31
Guarantees major

15. Criteria for UCR TAG
Student must complete all specific requirements by time of admission
For list of requirements see assist.org
All coursework must be completed at California community college
Guarantees major

16. Criteria for UCSD TAG
3.0 minimum GPA by the end of fall 2010 and spring 2011
Complete two UC-required English composition courses and a transferable math course by the end of fall 2010
Full completion of IGETC certification by the end of spring 2011
Students can still apply after TAG filing period by indicating UCSD TAG and IGETC certification on UC application
Does not guarantee choice of college or major

17. Criteria for UCSB TAG 3.0 minimum GPA
Complete the last 30 semester UC transferable units in residence at a California community college
Complete two English courses and transferable Math course by end of Fall 2010
TAG available for College of Letters & Science & College of Engineering
Some majors require specific minimum GPA’s and course prerequisites in addition to the general TAG requirements. See assist.org for details
Guarantees major

18. Criteria for UCSC TAG 3.0 minimum GPA
Have no more than 20 semester units completed at a four-year institution
Guarantees major

19. UC Online TAG Application

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27. UC Online TAG Application

28. www.sccollege.edu/transfer www.twitter.com/scctransfer (714) 628-4865
Location: D-104N
Hours of Operation:
Mon: 8:00 – 6:00
Tues: 8:00 – 7:00
Wed: 8:00 – 7:00
Thur: 8:00 – 5:00
Fri: 8:30 – 12:30