Guaranteed Admissions to...
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) programs are designed to make transitioning from a community college to a 4-year university easier. Requirements for each of these programs/agreements vary. Explore the information below to learn more.
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) - CSU
The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) 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 ADT degree. Learn more on the ADT page.
San Diego State University TAG
San Diego State University TAG program is available to SDSU local service students, with specific majors, and with certain course, unit, and GPA requirements. Please review the SDSU Transfer Pathways website for complete details. For more information on overall SDSU admission requirements, please visit the SDSU Admissions website.
A signed agreement is not required for the SDSU TAG.
Sign up for an SDSU Transfer Workshop in the Transfer Center to learn more about this program and other transfer pathways to SDSU.
Universities of California TAG
The University of California system utilizes a TAG submission form for the following UC campuses: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz.
Info on UC TAG Programs & Requirements:
UC TAG Application Period: September 1 - 30
Students must submit an application for their desired TAG program at least one year in advance of transferring.
- If you are applying for Fall 2022 admission/transfer, you must submit your TAG application between September 1-30, 2021.
Click here for the online UC TAG Application/Form
Sign up for a UC TAG Workshop in the Transfer Center to learn more.
UC San Diego University Link Program
Click Here for University Link (U-Link) Program Info
Linking first-year community college students to a program of guaranteed admissions to UCSD. University Link (U-Link) is your pathway to a premier four-year university by way of community college. A signed agreement is required for the UCSD U-Link program.
You are eligible for U-Link if you are a:
- First-year student at San Diego Mesa College (family income less than $40,000; OR
- Student veterans or military service members, regardless of first-time student status
Changes include:
- 3.5 GPA requirement.
- Inclusion of Foster Youth as an eligible group of students
- $40,000 family income limit for high school seniors and first year students (not for Veterans and Foster Youth)
Sign up for a U-Link Workshop in the Transfer Center to learn more.
Honors Transfer Programs
Students in the Mesa College Honors Program may benefit from a variety of Honors Transfer Agreements including the UCLA TAP.
UCLA TAP (Transfer Alliance Program) is coordinated through the Mesa Honors Program.
Current honors students, who need to see the honors counselor, please contact the Counseling Office to make an appointment.