Which colleges are best for guaranteed transfer admission?

I've heard that some colleges offer guaranteed transfer admission agreements with community colleges. Can someone share examples of such colleges and how these agreements work? I'd love to understand how they could affect the transfer process.

Quite a few colleges and universities across the U.S. offer guaranteed transfer admission agreements, often with community colleges in their state or area. These agreements are designed to streamline the transfer process, making it easier for students to know their course credits will be accepted, and, in some cases, guaranteeing admission if certain criteria are met.

1. University of California (UC) System: The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) is offered at six UC campuses including UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz. Students must meet specific requirements, such as completing certain courses and maintaining a certain GPA, to be guaranteed admission.

2. Arizona State University (ASU): ASU has a Maricopa to ASU Pathways Program (MAPP) which provides a set of curriculum plans for students at Maricopa community colleges who intend to transfer to ASU.

3. Virginia’s Community Colleges: Numerous four-year colleges and universities in Virginia have Guaranteed Admission Agreements with Virginia’s community colleges, including Virginia Tech, University of Virginia, and William & Mary.

4. California State University (CSU) System: The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Program guarantees community college students in California admission to a CSU campus after attaining an associate degree, with specific majors and campuses available depending on the degree earned.

5. Texas A&M University: The Program for System Admission offers students who were denied regular admission an alternative pathway by spending one year at a Texas A&M system school, meeting certain requirements, and then transferring to the College Station campus.

It's crucial to remember that these agreements often require students to maintain a certain GPA, complete specific coursework relevant to their intended major, and fulfill all other transfer application requirements. Always check with both the community college and the four-year institution for specific requirements of the agreement to ensure you're on track.