How does the transfer guarantee work at De Anza College?

I'm considering starting at De Anza College and then transferring to a four-year university. Can someone explain how their transfer guarantee options work? I'm curious about which universities participate and how it affects my transfer process.

De Anza College has several Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) programs which guarantee admission to certain four-year universities if you meet specific requirements. These typically involve achieving a minimum GPA in your pre-major and general education courses, and also meeting any additional prerequisites or eligibility requirements of the specific university.

Participating schools often include several University of California (UC) campuses, like UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz, with variations among the specific programs and majors offered at each school. Be aware that there are some popular branches like UC Berkeley or UCLA that do not participate in the TAG program.

To participate in TAG, you need to declare your intent to apply to a specific school's TAG program, usually in the autumn a year in advance before you plan to transfer, though the exact deadline varies by university. The process is separate from the general admission application, so you will need to apply to both the TAG program and for general admission.

Keep in mind, this is just a general overview of the TAG program. For more specific information on the requirements and deadline of the TAG program, you might want to set up an appointment with a counselor at De Anza College or reach out to the admissions office at the target university you're interested in.

In addition to TAG, De Anza College also has transfer agreements with a variety of other universities, both in-state and out-of-state, that have their own specific transfer requirements and programs.

So your options could be widespread depending on your academic and career aspirations.