Transfer Admission Guarantee

What is a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)?
A 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 TAG helps you understand:

1. The courses you must complete before transferring
2. The minimum GPA you must earn
3. The number of units required to transfer
4. The specific requirements for high-demand majors

Is a TAG right for me?
A TAG is a free, quick and easy way to determine if you are eligible for admission to a specific college or university. Your TAG 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 TAGs for international students.

When do I start a TAG?
It depends on the school that you want to attend. If you want a TAG with any of the UC or CSU schools, you generally write your TAG one year before you plan to transfer. If you are writing a TAG 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 TAG?

1. Sign-up for a TAG workshop. You must sign-up in advance. You can find out about upcoming workshops and sign-up in the Transfer Center.
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 to finalize your educational plans and to write the TAG contract. Bring the completed workshop worksheet and evaluated transcripts to your counseling appointment.
4. Your counselor submits your completed TAG contract to the Transfer Center. Expect a response in about 2 to 4 weeks.

Students can choose to write up to two (2) TAGs for different schools. If transfer plans change, students are not obligated to attend the TAG schools.

If you complete a Transfer Admission Agreement (TAG), 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 TAG, which outlines course requirements completed and planned. The TAG should be prepared before transfer. The TAG ensures acceptance and smooth transfer to your chosen college or university. Visit the Transfer Center, located in the Student Development Center for TAG timelineinformation.

The following institutions offer Transfer Admission Agreements for Foothill students: UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC, Riverside, CSU San Jose, CSU San Francisco, Santa Clara University, University of San Francisco, National Hispanic University, College of Notre Dame, University of the Pacific, Menlo College and Mills College. This list increases each year and is on file with counselors in the Student Development Center.

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 TAG 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 TAG.

2010-2011 College and University TAG Requirements

School	Minimum # of completed units	Application Deadlines for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011	Minimum GPA
University of California (UC)
UC DAVIS	45	Fall Term: September 1-30, 2009	2.8 -3.1*
UC Irvine	45	Fall term: September 1- October 15, 2009 No paper application; all electronic	3.0
UC Merced	40.5	Fall Term: September 1-November 1, 2009 Spring Term: May 1-July 1, 2010	2.7-3.1*
UC RIVERSIDE	N/A	Fall Term: October 15, 2009	2.4-2.8
UC San Diego	45	Fall Term: November 1-30, 2009 Winter Term: July 1-July 31, 2010 no paper application; all electronic	3.0 by end of fall '09
UC Santa Barbara	N/A	Fall Term: November 1-30, 2009; No paper application; all electronic	3.0 by end of fall '09
UC SANTA CRUZ	45	Fall Term: August 1-October 15, 2009	3.0
California State University (CSU)
CSU East Bay	18	One month prior to submitting the CSU application	2.0
CSU Monterey Bay	N/A	Fall Term: November 30, 2009	2.0
Private Universities/Colleges
Cornell University	See course checklist	Fall Term: March 15, 2010 School of Environmental Engineering only	3.5
Golden Gate University	36	Fall Term: July 21, 2010 Spring Term: November 28, 2009	2.0
Menlo College	36	Rolling Admissions	2.0
National Hispanic University	N/A	Fall Term: January 1-May 31, 2010 Spring Term: June 1- August 31, 2010	2.0
Notre Dame De Namur	36	Rolling Admission	2.5
Palo Alto University	N/A	Rolling Admission	2.0
Santa Clara University	45 at end of spring 2010	Fall Term: March 25, 2010	3.3- 3.5*
University of Pacific	45	Fall Term: February 1, 2010 Spring Term: July 1, 2010	3.0
University of San Francisco	36	Fall Term: January 15, 2010 Spring Term: December 15, 2010	2.5

Steps to completing a TAG:

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

International Students
We have guaranteed transfer agreements for international students at the following schools. Please note the grade point average required for admission. International students are eligible for private schools (except USF) and all UCs except UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego.

• UC Davis (2.8-3.4 GPA)
• UC Irvine (2.7-3.0 GPA)
• UC Santa Cruz (3.0 GPA)
• UC Merced (2.8-3.4 GPA)
• Cornell School of Environmental Engineering (3.5 GPA)
• Santa Clara University (3.3 GPA)
• Mills College (3.0 GPA)
• University of the Pacific (3.0 GPA)
• Golden Gate University (2.0 GPA)
• Notre Dame de Namur (2.4 GPA)
• Menlo College (2.0 GPA)

Through the Foothill College Honors Institute, we offer priority admissions to UCLA for domestic and international students who meet certain criteria through the university's Transfer Alliance Program. For more information, visit International Student Programs.

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