Transfer Center

Transfer Guarantees

Mesa College is known for its established relationships that guarantee admission to a number of fine universities.

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Guaranteed Admissions to...

TAG - Transfer Admission Guarantee programs are designed to make transitioning from a community college to a 4-year university easier. Requirements for each of these programs/agreements vary. Use the links below to explore each agreement.

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CSU - A Degree with a Guarantee
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The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special, new degree offered at California Community Colleges. To pursue this special degree rather than a traditional AA or AS degree, you should meet with a counselor to develop an education plan that puts you on the path toward the AA-T or AS-T degree. Learn more.

Current Mesa College AA-T/AS-T Degrees as of 4/11/2013:

  • Art History
  • Business Administration
  • Communication Studies
  • Geography
  • History
  • Journalism
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Theater Arts

Current City College AA-T/AS-T Degrees as of 4/11/2013:

  • Communication Studies
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Theater Arts

Current Miramar College AA-T/AS-T Degrees as of 4/11/2013:

  • Administration of Justice
  • Communication Studies
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Sociology
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UC TAG Application for Fall 2013 Admissions

September 1 - 30, 2012

The University of California system utilizes a TAG submission form for: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz. The links below provide eligibility information for each University. Click here for the online UC TAG Form.

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UC Davis

http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/tr_tag.cfm

TAG submission: September 1- 30th for Fall transfer.

UC Irvine

http://www.admissions.uci.edu/admissions/tag.html

TAG submission: September 1st - 30th for Fall transfer

UC Merced

http://transfers.ucmerced.edu

TAG submission: September 1st - 30th for Fall transfer

UC Riverside

http://my.ucr.edu/admissions/Pages/Special.aspx#tag

TAG submission: September 1- 30th for Fall transfer.

UC San Diego

Note: The TAG program is being phased out and the last available term for TAG admission will be Fall 2014. To apply for fall 2014, you must submit your TAG online application – and the UC application for admission – in fall 2013.

UC Links provides an opportunity for freshman from feeder high schools to have guaranteed admissions to UCSD with a 3.0 GPA.

Sign up for a University Links Workshop in the Transfer Center.

UC Santa Barbara

http://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/prospective/TAGLetter.asp

TAG submission: September 1- 30th for Fall transfer.

UC Santa Cruz

http://admissions.ucsc.edu/apply/transfer-students/tag.html

TAG submission: September 1- 30th for Fall transfer.

CSU Northridge

http://www.csun.edu/outreach/services/tag.htm

**Currently under revision. Check site for further information**

San Diego State University

http://arweb.sdsu.edu/es/admissions/transfers/index.html

Fall Application Period: October 1 - November 30

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Transfer Planning Groups

Small, hands-on group sessions cover admissions requirements to your target universities and how you can best prepare yourself. In addition, you will obtain information on creating an educational plan for transfer.

Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs) as well as, admissions requirements, processes, and deadlines will be discussed. The small group format allows you to ask questions and receive answers promptly as well as give you the tools to obtain additional information.

Planning Groups are available for:

Call or come by the Transfer Center to sign up!

Honors

Students in the Mesa College Honors Program, may benefit from Honors Transfer Agreements. For information, please visit the Mesa College Honors Website.

Current honors students, who need to see the honors counselor, please contact the Counseling office to make an appointment.