Transfer Admission Guarantee


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UCI's Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program guarantees admission to highly qualified students from all California Community Colleges. Admission to most majors at UCI can be guaranteed through TAG for transfer students who meet the eligibility requirements and complete the online TAG application.

To apply to TAG, submit your TAG application between September 1 and 30, and your UC undergraduate application to UCI between October 1 and November 30.

Your transfer admission guarantee is only applicable for the primary major you indicated on your TAG form.

The following programs DO NOT participate in TAG: Art, Business Administration, Dance, Music, Nursing Science, and ALL majors in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences.

Meet TAG eligibility requirements


As a California Community College applicant, you are eligible for TAG if you:

  • Complete 30 semester or 45 quarter UC transferable units (including AP/IB/A-level) by the end of the summer 2023 term for fall 2024 admission
  • Earn a minimum GPA of 3.4 in all UC transferable coursework by the end of the summer 2023 term for fall 2024 admission and will maintain a cumulative 3.4 GPA in all UC transferable coursework through spring 2024
  • Complete one UC transferable math course with a grade of C or better by the end of the summer 2023 term for fall 2024 admission
  • Complete one UC transferable English composition course with a grade of C or better by the end of the summer 2023 term for fall 2024 admission
  • Complete a second UC transferable English composition course with a grade of C or better by the end of the spring 2024 term for fall 2024 admission
  • Complete 60 UC transferable semester units or 90 UC transferable quarter units by the end of the spring 2024 term for fall 2024 admission, with at least 30 semester or 45 UC transferable quarter units completed at a California Community College
  • Complete all major coursework for your chosen major, including course prerequisites and maintain minimum course GPA through the end of the spring 2024 term for fall 2024 admission
  • Are in good standing for all colleges attended and satisfy all UC transfer eligibility requirements
  • Attend a California Community College during a regular session in your last term

Many students who are not eligible for TAG are still exceptionally well-qualified and are strongly encouraged to apply for admission to UCI through the regular application process during the filing period. For fall 2024 admission, the UC Application filing period is October 1 – November 30, 2023.

By submitting a TAG application you are agreeing to the following statements:

  • I certify that I have listed all college/university courses in which I was enrolled, as well as all grades I received 
  • I certify that I have listed all college/university courses in which I am currently enrolled or plan to enroll in for a future term
  • I will report all planned or in progress coursework and updated grades through the Transfer Academic Update no later than January 31, 2024 to remain in consideration for TAG for fall 2024 admission
  • I understand that any TAG agreements I receive may be considered invalid if the information I have supplied is found to be incomplete or inaccurate
  • I will ensure I am able to receive messages from both UC and UCI's Office of Undergraduate Admissions and will promptly respond within five days to all related questions regarding my application

 

TAG Roadmap Download


Download our printable TAG roadmap for an easy, visual overview of the TAG process and important deadlines.