Transfer Admission Agreement / Guarantee (TAA/TAG)

TAA/TAG Overview

A Transfer Admission Agreement (TAA) or Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG), is a contractual agreement that provide De Anza College students guaranteed admission to a participating California State University, University of California, independent or out-of-state institution.

A TAA may not be available for all majors, impacted programs, and colleges or schools at a participating TAA college or university. Students who write a TAA must satisfy specified course and admission requirements in a timely manner in order to be guaranteed admission to the participating four-year institution.  Students interested in submitting a TAA are encouraged to meet with a De Anza College counselor, academic adviser or four-year university representative to review TAA eligibility and requirements.

At De Anza College, students may write one TAA/TAG that requires the signature of a De Anza College counselor on the TAA/TAG contract. When a counselor's signature is required to submit a TAA/TAG, students must schedule an appointment in the Counseling & Advising Center prior to the close of the TAA/TAG filing period. Students are advised to schedule as early as possible as counselor appointment times may be limited. Currently, the following universities require a De Anza College counselor's signature for the TAA/TAG: CSU Monterey Bay , The National Hispanic University, Santa Clara University, and University of the Pacific.

Beginning with the 2012-2013 admission cycle, transfer students may submit a TAG to one UC campus.  Students must meet campus-specific admission and TAG requirements to be eligible.  See the matrix and links below for more information about UC TAGs.

There is no limit on the number of TAAs/TAGs that a student may submit for participating TAA institutions that do not require a De Anza College counselor's signature.  Currently, these schools include: Cogswell Polytechnical College and Kettering University.

Students are advised to consult with a De Anza College counselor or academic adviser as early as possible to confirm your choice of classes and to develop an education plan for transfer.

To schedule an appointment with a De Anza counselor or academic adviser visit the Counseling & Advising Center, located on the 2nd floor of the Student & Community Services Building.

TAA/TAG Matrix

Students interested in completing a TAA/TAG should review the specific eligibility requirements, terms and conditions, restrictions, and deadlines for each prospective TAA college or university (see links below).

The names of participating campuses at De Anza College, minimum grade point average, minimum number of units, and TAA contract filing periods are posted below.

F = Fall

W = Winter

Sp = Spring

Su = Summer

Name of College/University	TAA Transfer Term(s) Available	Min. Transferable GPA Required for TAA	Min. Transferable Qtr. Units Required for TAA	TAA Contract Filing Period
CSU East Bay	The CSU Transfer Admission Guarantee program has been discontinued effective Fall 2012 transfer.  The TAG program is subject to reinstatement by CSU East Bay in the future.
CSU Monterey Bay   CSUMB TAA Self-Assessment Check List [PDF]	F	2.0	None specified	Fall 2012: 11/28/2011 or when CSUMB TAA application limit is met.
Cogswell Polytechnical College	F	2.5¹	12 CSU transferable¹	Fall 2012: TBA
	Sp Su	2.5¹	12 CSU transferable¹	Spring/Summer 2013: TBA
Kettering University	F W Sp	3.0	None specified	Fall/Winter/Spring: Rolling - at least one month prior to start of transfer term.  No formal contract.
National Hispanic University, The	F	2.0	18	Fall 2012: TBA
	Sp	2.0	18	Spring 2013: TBA
Santa Clara University	F	3.3-3.5² (Fall 2012: Must be met by the end of Fall 2011)	45 UC transferable (Fall 2012: Must be completed by the end of Fall 2011)	Fall 2012: 1/17/2012 - 2/13/2012 *   Last day to schedule appointments was 5pm, Thurs., 2/9/2012.
UC Davis TAG Web Site   TAG FAQs	F	Varies²	45 UC transferable	Fall 2012: 9/01/2011 - 9/30/2011
UC Irvine TAG Web Site	F	Varies²	45 UC transferable	Fall 2012: 9/01/2011- 9/30/2011
UC Merced TAG Web Site	F	Varies²	45 UC transferable	Fall 2012: 9/01/2011- 9/30/2011
	Sp³	Varies²	45 UC transferable	Spring 2013: TBA
UC Riverside TAG Web Site	F	Varies²	45 UC transferable	Fall 2012: 9/01/2011- 9/30/2011
UC San Diego TAG Web Site	F	Varies²	45 UC transferable	Fall 2012: 9/01/2011- 9/30/2011
UC Santa Barbara TAG Web Site	F	Varies²	45 UC transferable	Fall 2012: 9/01/2011- 9/30/2011
UC Santa Cruz TAG Web Site	F	Varies²	45 UC transferable	Fall 2012: 9/01/2011 - 9/30/2011
University of the Pacific	F	3.0	45 - 75	Fall 2012: TBA
	Sp³	3.0	45 - 75	Spring 2013: TBA

¹  Cogswell Polytechnical College: Only courses with "C" grades or high may apply to the minimum 12 units, but all CSU transferable coursework will be calculated towards the GPA.

²  GPA requirements vary by major and/or college within the university and are subject to change.  Supplemental information is available on the respective TAA brochure.

³  TAA admission to Winter and Spring terms are subject to change without notice.  Visit the De Anza College Transfer Planning Web site for updated information.

* The Fall 2012 Santa Clara University admission application must be submitted by February 1, 2012 or the TAA will be voided.

 

 

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Disclaimer:  The final responsibility for successful transfer rests with the student.  The information posted on the De Anza College Transfer Planning Web site is designed to assist you in obtaining the most accurate information possible.  However, this information is subject to change without notice, which may subsequently impact your admission to the University.

Students are encouraged to meet as early as possible and periodically with a counselor or academic adviser both at De Anza College and at the transfer institution to confirm your choice of classes and to develop an education plan for transfer.