Applying for transfer this year? Guarantee your spot at a UC!

The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program offers guaranteed admission to the University of California (UC). Six UC campuses (Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz) offer the TAG program for California community college students who meet specific requirements.

TAG requirements are campus and major specific, please see the TAG Matrix for an overview.

To apply for TAG create a UC TAP account using these tutorial videos.

For Fall 2025 Admission TAG application is Due September 30!

Attend a workshop to learn if you qualify for TAG and receive support with your application.

TAG Workshop Sept. 5th

TAG Workshop Sept. 10th

Make a TAG Appointment

Create a UC TAP account using these tutorial videos.

TAG eligibility requirements by campus	Virtual transfer events and advising
UC Davis TAG	Turn TAP into TAG! Workshop – Sept. 5th
UC Irvine TAG	TAP/TAG Workshop – Sept 5^th
UC Merced TAG	UCM Virtual Transfer Events/Advising & TAG Video
UC Riverside TAG	UCR Virtual Transfer Events/Advising -TBD
UC Santa Barbara TAG	Transfer Admission Webinar – Sept. 27 & TAG Video
UC Santa Cruz TAG	TAG Admission Webinar – Sept. 17
ALL UC Campuses TAG	TAG/TAG Tutorial Videos

Other UC Transfer Resources

UC TAP/TAG Step-by-Step Tutorial Videos

Fall 2023 UC TAG GPA’s- Top 20 Majors

Applying for transfer this year? Guarantee your spot at a UC!

UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)

Application is Due September 30th, 2024