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Transfer Admission Agreement

Transfer Admission Agreement (TAA) or Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)

What is a Transfer Admission Agreement ?
A TAA or TAG is a written agreement between you, Foothill College and a specific 4-year college or university, which states that if you meet the requirements, you are admitted. The TAA helps you understand:
  1. The courses you must complete before transferring
  2. The minimum GPA you must earn and maintain
  3. The number of units required to transfer
  4. The specific requirements for high-demand majors


Is a TAA right for me?
A TAA is a free, quick and easy way to determine if you are eligible for admission to a specific college or university. Your TAA secures you a seat at a selected college or university, provided that you meet the conditions specified in the agreement.

International students please note: CSUs do not allow TAAs for international students.


When do I start a TAA?
It depends on the school that you want to attend. If you want a TAA with any of the UC or CSU schools, you generally write your TAA one year before you plan to transfer. If you are writing a TAA for one of the California private schools, the deadline is much later and closer to the term in which you will transfer.


How do I begin a TAA?

  1. Sign-up for a TAA workshop (optional). You can find out about upcoming workshops and sign-up in the Transfer Center. At the workshop you will find out if you meet the minimum requirements and obtain general information about university admissions.
  2. Bring copies of all college transcripts to the workshop. Any non-Foothill transcripts must be pre-evaluated by a Foothill College counselor before attending the workshop.
  3. Schedule an appointment with your counselor (choose one of the counselors listed on the website who belong to the Transfer Team http://www.foothill.edu/transfer/counselors.html to finalize your educational plans and to write the TAA or TAG contract. Bring the completed workshop worksheet (if you have one) and evaluated transcripts to your counseling appointment..
  4. Your counselor submits your completed TAA contract to the Transfer Center. Expect a response in about 2 to 4 weeks after the deadline.

You may only complete one agreement. However, you can apply to as many universities as you like. If transfer plans change, students are not obligated to attend the TAA schools.

If you complete a Transfer Admission Agreement (TAA), you'll be given first consideration for admission to selected colleges and universities. You must complete agreed-upon general education courses, and courses in your major, with a specified minimum GPA. Work with your counselor to prepare the TAA, which outlines course requirements completed and planned. The TAA should be prepared before transfer. The TAA ensures acceptance and smooth transfer to your chosen college or university. Visit the Transfer Center, located in the Student Development Center for TAA timeline information.

The following institutions offer Transfer Admission Agreements for Foothill students: UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, CSU CSU East Bay, CSU Monterey Bay, San Jose State University, Cornell University (College of Engineering only), Golden Gate University, Menlo College National Hispanic University, Notre Dame de Namur, Santa Clara University, University of San Francisco, and University of the Pacific,. This list increases each year and is on file with counselors in the Student Services Building.

Would you like guaranteed admission to one of the following schools? Check the table below to see if you might qualify. If you do, your first step is to attend a TAA Workshop (check What's New for dates and times). Keep in mind that the units have to be transferable and have to be completed before you apply for a TAA.

2009-2010 College and University TAA Requirements

Schools Minimum # of Completed Units Application Deadlines Minimum GPA*
CSUs
University of California (UC)
UC DAVIS 45 Fall Term - September 1-25, 2008
Winter – TBA
2.8 – 3.1*
UC Irvine 45 Fall Term – Aug. 1-Nov. 27, 2008
Winter Term – Jun. 1-July 28, 2009
2.7 – 3.0*
UC Merced 40.5 Fall Term – Sept. 1-Nov. 27, 2008
Winter Term – May 1-July 29, 2009
2.7
UC RIVERSIDE 45 Year-round, two months prior to regular
filing period for desired term.
2.8 – 3.0
UC San Diego 45 Fall Term – Nov.1-25, 2008
Winter Term - July 1-July 27, 2009
3.0
UC Santa Barbara N/A Fall Term – November 1- 30, 2008; no paper application; all electronic 3.0
UC SANTA CRUZ 45 Fall Term – Aug 1 to October 12, 2008 3.0
CSUs
California State University (CSU)
CSU East Bay 12 Fall Term – August 31, 2009
Winter Term – November 30, 2009
Spring Term –February 28, 2010
2.0
CSU Monterey Bay 45 Fall Term – November 25, 2008 2.0
San Jose State U. 45 Fall Term – October 27, 2008 2.0
Private University/Colleges
Cornell University See course checklist Fall Term - March 15, 2009
School of Environmental Engineering only
3.5
Golden Gate University 36 Fall Term – July 21, 2009
Spring Term – November 28, 2009
2.0
Menlo College 36 Rolling Admissions 2.0
Mills College N/A Fall Term – January 27, 2009
Spring Term – November 1, 2010
3.0
National Hispanic University N/A Fall Term – Jan. 1 – May 31, 2009
Spring Term – Jun. 1 – Aug. 31, 2009
2.0
Notre Dame De Namur 36 Rolling Admission 2.5
Santa Clara University 45 at end of Sp’08 Fall Term – March 26, 2009 3.3*
University of Pacific 45 Fall Term – January 27, 2009
Spring Term – July 1, 2009
3.0
University of San Francisco 36 Fall Term – January 15, 2009
Spring Term – December 15, 2009
2.5

* GPA may be higher for some majors

Steps to completing a TAA or TAG:

  1. Have all non-Foothill/De Anza transcripts evaluated by a counselor to determine transfer credit.
  2. Sign up and attend a TAG (same as TAA) workshop in the Transfer Center (bring copy of all transcripts).
  3. Schedule an appointment with a counselor to complete TAA or TAG form.
  4. Receive response regarding admission four to eight weeks after deadline.

International students are eligible for private schools (except USF) and all UC’s except UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego.

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