How does Ohlone College guarantee transfer admissions work?

I'm considering starting at Ohlone College with the idea of transferring later. Can someone explain how their guaranteed transfer admission process works? Are there specific requirements or partner schools I should be aware of?

Sure, I'd be happy to explain Ohlone College's transfer agreements.

Generally, Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) programs allow students at community colleges to secure guaranteed admission to partner four-year institutions, on the condition that they meet certain academic and course requirements during their time at the community college.

Ohlone College has Transfer Admission Guarantee programs with several University of California campuses, including UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz. Ohlone College students can also participate in Transfer Admission Guarantee programs with a variety of private universities and out-of-state public universities.

Each program has specific requirements which can vary depending on the institution and the major you intend to pursue. Common requirements typically include maintaining a certain GPA, completing specific prerequisite courses, and taking a minimum number of units at Ohlone College.

Additionally, it's important to note that these agreements are only applicable to certain majors and programs. It's also worth mentioning that TAG does not guarantee admission to impacted programs or majors.

Your best bet would be to meet with a counselor at Ohlone who understands the requirements of the TAG program and can help guide you through the process. The counseling office can give you specifics about the requirements to transfer to each partner institution, as well as assist you with course planning to ensure you're on track.

Remember, success in a TAG program requires planning early in your community college career, so make sure you start the process as soon as you can. Every year you will also need to fill out a TAG application, typically due by the end of September, in addition to the university application.

Good luck on this journey – starting at a community college can be a great path to transferring to a four-year institution.