I am a Bio major looking to possibly transfer to a UC. How does the TAG work? Is it even worth it to apply for a TAG? I know it is due Sep 30th. Can you apply to other schools? Can I still apply to schools in November? I am really confused and I keep coming across conflicting info.
Thanks!
Read the link. Many of your questions can be answered there.
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/tag-matrix.pdf
You can TAG to one UC and still apply to the other UC’s along with other colleges of interest.
why not go talk to a xfer counselor at your CC?
A TAG, also known as a Transfer Admission Guarantee, is a formal agreement from the “tagged” UC campus saying that you have fulfilled the requirements for admission to that university. Basically, if you apply for a TAG and are approved, you have guaranteed admission to that school.
It is important to note that two requirements must be met in order to be eligible to apply for a TAG. First, you must have completed 30 semester units of UC-transferable courses. Please note that in order to a fulfill a TAG, 60 semester units are required. Second, you must be a California community college student with no Bachelor’s or graduate degrees.
The following UC campuses currently offer TAGs: UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Cruz, and UC Santa Barbara. You may only TAG to one of these schools. If your TAG to one of the 6 campuses above is accepted, you have gained admission to that school, permitting that you have maintained certain GPA and enrollment status requirements though your final semester at your community college. Just because your TAG was approved and you have gained admission does not mean you have to enroll at that UC campus. You can still apply to other UC campuses via the general transfer application in November. TAG is not binding; you are free to choose to enroll at another campus if you have gained admission to it.
To apply for a TAG, you must fill out your UC Transfer Admission Planner (TAP) with all your community college courses (PLUS GRADES!) that are completed, in progress, and planned for upcoming semesters/quarters. You will also note your major of interest. Your TAP is how your TAG is reviewed by the UC campus. Once your TAP has been filled out, all you have to do is submit it by Sept. 30.
TAG is especially beneficial if you are interested in a particular major at a particular school. Also, if you are interested in a specific campus for whatever reason, a TAG may increase your chance of being admitted.
If you are still deciding whether to TAG, I would highly recommend it! It’s not binding, but it does offer you another choice in terms of your university education.
Chance has nothing to do with it. If you meet all the TAG rules, they will accept you. Period.
I would also like to add that if you are accepted through TAG, you must stay TAG eligible through the end of Spring. Your TAG can be revoked if you don’t maintain eligibility.