69³ÉÈË TAG requirements
The 69³ÉÈË Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) is a written agreement that guarantees admission to 69³ÉÈË in a specific major from any California community college (CCC).
Apply for a TAG
- Use the (TAP) to start your TAG application.
- Review it with your
- Submit the TAG application by September 30 via the UC TAP. Review your TAG decision after mid-November.
- Submit the by the December 2 deadline. Major must be the same in BOTH the TAG application and the regular UC Transfer application.
- Submit a
- Fulfill all remaining coursework and GPA requirements as outlined in your TAG agreement.
Meet the following TAG requirements
Enrollment
At the time you apply for a 69³ÉÈË TAG:
- You must have a plan to complete 30 UC-transferable semester-units (45 UC-transferable quarter-units) at one or more CCC's
- The last college you attended in a regular session must be a CCC
- Must require no more than 19 UC-transferable units (semester or quarter) in Spring 2025 to reach junior standing.
Units
Completed by the time of TAG application:
- Minimum 30 UC-transferable semester-units (45 UC-transferable quarter-units)
Completed by the end of spring term prior to transfer:
- Minimum 60 UC-transferable semester-units (90 UC-transferable quarter-units)
- Minimum 30 UC-transferable semester-units (45 UC-transferable quarter-units) of overall units must be from a CCC
- Last term must have no more than 19 UC-transferable semester units (28.5 UC-transferable quarter-units)
UC-transferable course GPA
Completed by the time of TAG application:
- Earn at least a 3.20 GPA for all majors in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the College of Biological Sciences and the College of Letters and Science.
- Earn at least a 3.50 GPA for all majors in the College of Engineering.
- Meet any additional GPA requirements for selective major courses.
UCE, UCM and 7-course pattern
Completed or in progress at time of TAG application:
- Minimum two English composition courses (UCE); At least one UC-E must be completed by the end of fall. Second UC-E can be in progress for spring.
- Mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning course completed (UCM) by end of fall.
Completed by the end of spring term prior to transfer, four courses from at least two of the following subject areas:
- Arts and Humanities (UCH)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (UCB)
- Physical and Biological Sciences (UCS)
Situations precluding eligibility
- Students who are concurrently enrolled in high school at the time of TAG submission
- Students who have already earned a bachelor, graduate and/or professional degree
- Students previously enrolled at a UC campus who were not in good standing when they left that UC
- at 69³ÉÈË during a regular term (excluding summer)
Keep in mind that although you might not be TAG eligible. You may still be eligible for regular admission without a TAG. For more information, please .
Selective major course requirements
Certain majors are considered selective and have additional requirements for all applicants. TAG requirements may exceed these selective major course requirements—both selective major and TAG requirements must be satisfied. You must complete selective major course requirements as outlined by the end of spring term prior to transfer. You must achieve and maintain minimum required GPAs for courses in the groups or series below that have been completed at the time of application.
- College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences:
- College of Biological Sciences, all majors
- College of Engineering, all majors
- College of Letters and Science:
Additional tips
All coursework, including international coursework, must be reported on the TAG and UC application, regardless if it is considered transferable or if the student does not want any credit.
Lower division unit limitations
To be eligible for a TAG, students who attended any colleges or universities other than a CCC must have less than 80 UC-transferable semester-units (120 UC-transferable quarter-units) overall, after applying UC lower-division unit limitations and exclusions. For more information, please .
Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit
Visit our or exam articulation charts to find out whether your scores:
- Earn UC transferable course credit.
- Satisfy one of the UCE, UCM and other 7-course pattern required for all UCs.
- Meet selective major requirements specific to UC.
ASSIST
Visit the to identify which courses at your CCC:
- Earn UC transferable course credit.
- Satisfy the UCE, UCM and other 7-course patterns required for all UCs.
- Meet selective major requirements specific to 69³ÉÈË.
To be well prepared, it is strongly recommended that students complete all lower-division coursework requirements for their major, as shown on the .