Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)

Did you know that more than 11,000 transfer students applied for a Transfer Admission Guarantee last year? This program guarantees admission to the campus and major for students who meet the TAG criteria. With the guarantee in hand at one campus, many students apply to other campuses without risk, as the TAG does not bind a student to attend the TAG campus if admitted to another UC campus.

Six UC campuses offer an admission guarantee for junior transfer applicants. These include UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Santa Cruz.

By participating in the program, students can ensure their admission to a specific UC campus and major. About 83 percent of students admitted through a TAG choose to enroll in a UC campus - including at the three non-TAG campuses. As TAG students come to UC well prepared academically, the majority (64 percent entering Fall 2018) graduate within two years of enrolling at UC.

The TAG filing period for fall is September 1-30. Students can submit a TAG to only one UC campus.