Transfer Admission Guarantee

Students participating in TAG, will receive early review of their academic records, receive early admission notification, and specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework.

Keep in mind: TAG applications are due Sept. 30, and students can only apply for a TAG at one of the six participating campuses (Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz). To keep your options open, apply to other UC campuses during the regular application cycle (Nov. 1-30). Students are also able to use the UC Transfer Admission Planner to track their progress in meeting UC's minimum requirements.

• Only students transferring directly from a California Community College (CCC) are considered for a TAG, including international students (those with a visa).

• A CCC transfer student is one who has completed at least 30 semester (45 quarter) UC-transferable units at one or more California community colleges, and the last college the student attended in a regular session (fall/spring or fall/winter/spring) before admission to a UC campus is a California Community College. All UC campuses that offer TAGs require students to meet this definition.

• *** Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, and/or professional degree cannot receive a TAG. Students who have previously enrolled at a UC campus during a regular term (not including summer session) cannot submit a TAG application to return to that campus. Students concurrently enrolled in high school are not eligible for TAG. ***

• For more information on campus-specific requirements to qualify, please speak to a counselor and refer to the UC TAG Matrix.

UC Davis

UC Irvine

UC Merced

UC Riverside

UC Santa Barbara

UC Santa Cruz

1. Use the UC Transfer Admission Planner to complete the TAG application, and review it with your community college counselor and/or UC Campus TAG adviser. You'll need to submit it Sept. 1-30.

2. You’ll find out if your TAG is approved November - March. If your TAG is accepted, fulfill all of your  remaining coursework and GPA requirements in your TAG agreement.

3. Complete the application for admission to UC and submit it October 1st - November 30th.

TAG applications for Fall 2024 will open on September 1, 2023 and will close on September 30th, 2023.

Fall Workshop Dates:

Thursday, September 7, 2023 Noon - 1:00 PM

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Monday, September 18, 2023 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 11:00 AM - Noon

• Through the Transfer Alliance Program (TAP), California Community Colleges and UCLA cooperate to assist students in the transfer process. 
• UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) community colleges offer enriched academic programs and all courses necessary to transfer, including general education requirements and preparatory courses for majors. 
• Designated faculty and counselors at participating community colleges help students plan academic programs that meet major and general education requirements and honors/scholars certification. 

To participate, you must enroll in our Honors Program.

If you plan to apply to UCLA as a member of the Honors Program, you need to be TAP certified. To be TAP certified:

1. Successfully complete the Honors Program at Moorpark College.

2. Your first or alternate major must be in the UCLA College of Letters and Science.

3. You must have a minimum 3.25 GPA (UC transferable).

4. Meet the terms for your major:

• You must have completed all required major prep for your major (AND courses toward your alternate major if you have one.)

• If you are applying to UCLA in a highly selective major (see list, below*), you must have at least a 3.4 overall GPA, and at least a 3.0 GPA in your major prep.  If your GPA is between 3.25 and 3.4, you MUST declare an alternate major and meet with a transfer counselor. If you do not, we will NOT TAP certify you. (*This list can change year to year so make sure to check each year for any changes)

• If you are applying to UCLA in a non-highly selective major, you must have at least a 3.25 overall GPA, and at least a 3.0 in your major prep. If you do not meet these requirements, we will NOT TAP certify you.

• You must list your major and alternate major on your UC application when you apply in the fall. These CANNOT be changed subsequently, so be sure that you meet with a transfer counselor BEFORE you complete your application to ensure that you are listing appropriate majors for both your primary and alternate.

Note: We strongly recommend that all of our students who are planning to be TAP certified declare an alternate major, whether your major is highly selective or not.

For more about choosing an alternate major, click here.

          *UCLA Highly Selective Majors:

5. You must attend a TAP workshop at Moorpark College.

6. You must meet with an Honors counselor for your certification meeting.

The California Community Colleges and partnering institutions created this transfer program to make it easier for students like you to start at a community college, transfer to a guaranteed saved spot at a participating four-year university and earn a bachelor’s degree.

The Associate Degree for Transfer helps you find the path that’s right for you. Choose a degree and find the colleges near you to view your options. Then, visit your community college Counseling Office to learn more about how this program can help you get to your career goals in the quickest and most affordable way possible. 

In most cases, if you complete 60 semester units (90 quarter units) of general education and major specific coursework at a California Community College and maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher, you will transfer to a guaranteed saved spot at a participating four-year university with junior standing. The Associate Degree for Transfer also provides you with eligibility advantages compared to other transfer students.

You can then earn your bachelor’s degree with, in most cases, an additional 60 semester units (90 quarter units). Admission will depend on your course of study and the impaction status of the campus. Each university guarantee is different in their eligibility requirements, so it helps to know what you want to study before you begin planning. For example, at a CSU, students are guaranteed admission into the CSU system in a similar major but not necessarily to a particular campus; at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Western Governors University and the participating independent, non-profit universities in California, students are guaranteed admission into the exact campus they apply to and to the major they want to pursue.

* To learn more about each of these partner institutions and participating universities, visit icangotocollege.com.

Since launching in 2012, the Associate Degree for Transfer program has paved the way for tens of thousands, making it the most popular and streamlined pathway for California Community College students to earn their bachelor’s degree.

STEP 1: Start at a California Community College

Students working toward an Associate Degree for Transfer must complete 60 semester units (90 quarter units) of required general education and major-specific lower division coursework. To be as competitive as possible, keep your grades up and make sure you meet the admission requirements for the university and major that interest you, and submit all application materials by the posted deadlines.

STEP 2: Transfer to Your Saved Spot

With your Associate Degree for Transfer, you are guaranteed admission to a saved spot into a participating four-year university. This degree guarantees admission into the CSU system in a similar major but not necessarily to a particular campus. If you’re applying to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Western Governors University and participating independent, non-profit universities in California, you are guaranteed admission into the exact campus you applied to and the major you want to pursue.*

STEP 3: Earn Your Degree and Start Your Dream Future

When you transfer, you’ll start at your university with junior standing. If you are admitted to a major similar to that of your Associate Degree for Transfer, in most cases, you will only need to complete 60 additional semester units (90 quarter units) to earn a bachelor’s degree. You will not be required to repeat courses that are similar to those completed at the community college. To stay on schedule, make sure you remain enrolled at your campus, pass all of your classes with the highest grades possible and follow your educational plan.

There are more than 40 Associate Degree for Transfer majors offered in a wide variety of fields of study throughout the California Community Colleges system. Use this link to explore the majors and transfer pathways available to participating four-year universities.

To find community colleges that offer an Associate Degree for Transfer in the field you want to study, select your major of interest, community college, participating university and don't forget to click submit.

California Lutheran University offers guaranteed admission for Moorpark College students if they have an ADT and meet the minimum transfer admission requirements listed below: 

• Completion of freshman English (college level) with a grade of "C" or better

• Completion of a college level math course required, but for admission purposes, we will require successful completion of intermediate algebra as it is the prerequisite for all college level math courses. No credit will be given for intermediate algebra as it is not a transferable course. College level math courses include statistics, college algebra, finite math, pre-calculus, calculus, etc.

• Completion of 30 transferable units (if you have less than 30 units, your final high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores will be required for the admission process).

• A minimum 2.75 transferable GPA

Students looking to apply for the Bachelor's Degree for Professionals program need only a 2.25 for guaranteed admission.  Students with an ADT and a 3.0 GPA will be awarded the ADT Pledge Scholarship during their first-term in the program.  

Private Education, Public Price

Private Education, Public Price

Attend Cal Lutheran for the average cost of UC schools.

The Public Price Promise scholarship awards you the difference in average cost of attendance between Cal Lutheran and University of California schools. This is important because you get the experience of a private school education for the cost of a public school price. 

The award amount for 2022-23 is: $28,960

Transfer Students

New transfer students starting in Fall 2023 from a college or university in California with a college GPA of 3.5 or higher and at least 30 transferable credits. The scholarship is renewable for subsequent years.

Transfer Admission Guarantee to LMU!

• Apply by February 1 and achieve the agreed upon minimum GPA.
• Complete at least 30 units of transferable coursework prior to the deadline.
• Be enrolled full time in consecutive terms
• Note that GPA and unit requirements must be met by the application deadline.

Please click the following link to see requirements: Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Management

The Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) degree completion program is designed for working professionals. Complete your BSM faster and realize a greater return on your investment sooner:

• Benefit from scholarship opportunities that cover up to 30% of your tuition.
• Earn your MBA in only one year with your Pepperdine BSM degree.

Your TAG Options

Prospective students must meet all three requirements to be considered for TAG:

1. GPA of 2.8 or higher
2. At least two years of professional work experience
3. Qualifying 60 units of coursework:

• 60 transferable semester units. Half of these semester units require a grade of "C" or better in the following subject areas:
• 3 semester units of English Composition
• 3 semester units of College Algebra
• 3 semester units of Physical Science or Biology
• 6 semester units of Humanities and Fine Arts 6 semester units of Social Science
• 9 semester units of additional General Education
• 30 total units
  • Complete the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), or the California State University General Education (CSU GE) transfer requirements.
  • Complete a standard associate's degree. Classes must include three semesters minimum of Algebra or higher, and three semesters of English Composition. Please note, your grade must be a C or better.

• Guaranteed admission for students that have completed an associate degree and/or AA-T/AS-T within 12 months of applying to NU. The ADT will fulfill all lower-division general education and major prep requirements.
• Guaranteed scholarship for students that have completed a transferable associate degree, and/or AA-T/AS-T within 12 months of applying and enroll in a major deemed similar at NU. 
• Other transfer and merit scholarships available for students that do not have transferable associate degree and/or AA-T/AS-T.

University of La Verne

• Application fee waiver
• $1,000 TAG scholarship in addition to financial aid and other merit scholarships
• Guaranteed admission for students transferring with the following:
  • Completion of 28 transferable semester units
  • Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA
  • Completion of college-level English

Guaranteed Transfer Admission Program

There is a clear way to guarantee your spot at USF: Meet the requirements for our Guaranteed Transfer Admission Program (GTAP) and you’ll be admitted. This applies to all majors except nursing and engineering, which have separate requirements. International students (planning to study in the US on a visa) must also meet our financial requirements and English language proficiency.

And, if you are a domestic applicant who qualifies for GTAP, you’ll automatically receive a merit scholarship of up to $15,000.

Eligibility

To qualify for GTAP, you need to:

• Complete at least 24 semester (or 36 quarter) units of transferable coursework at a regionally accredited college or university. These can be any college-level courses, but we recommend taking those that satisfy our Core Curriculum (or California students can follow the IGETC course series).
• Earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. USF will calculate your transfer GPA based on the classes on your college transcript(s).
• Be in good academic standing (which means having a 2.0 or higher GPA in your most recent term in college).

How to Apply

In the semester before you plan to transfer, you should:

• Submit your USF Transfer Application or Common App (we accept either) by the transfer deadline.
• Send us your college transcripts (these can be unofficial versions).
• If you’d like to be considered for financial aid based on your need, make sure USF receives your Free Application for Federal Student Aid or California Dream Act Application.

We admit GTAP students in both the fall and spring semesters. You’ll be automatically considered for GTAP when you apply to USF.

First-year applicants who may not have qualified for immediate admission to USF may also be invited to apply to USF through GTAP and should follow the application instructions they receive from USF.

• Guaranteed admission for students that meet ONE of the following requirements:

1. Completion of 24 transferable semester units with a minimum 2.5 GPA (students with less than 24 units must meet freshman aptitude requirements)
2. Full IGETC or CSUGE certification with a minimum 2.5 GPA
3. Associate Degree with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (2.5 GPA for non-California or non-Arizona residents)