What's the deal with community college transfer guarantees to San Jose State?

I've heard there might be some sort of guaranteed transfer program from community colleges to San Jose State. Does anyone know how this works, and what I need to do to qualify for it?

San Jose State University does have a transfer agreement program with California Community Colleges. This is often referred to as a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG). The program guarantees general admission to SJSU for students who fulfill specific requirements while studying at a California Community College.

To be eligible for TAG, you would need to meet a few key requirements:

1. Completion of 60 transferable semester units with a minimum cumulative GPA as determined by each program.

2. You also typically need to fulfill certain general education requirements, like finishing what's called the "Golden Four" (i.e., a written communication course, an oral communication course, a critical thinking course, and a college-level mathematics course).

3. If you're aiming for a specific major, check for any prerequisite courses required for your intended major. Some majors have additional requirements or are impacted, which means they admit fewer students than the number who apply.

Finally, each student typically needs to work with their community college counselor to secure a TAG. It's a great opportunity to ensure a smoother transition to SJSU from a community college.