Transfer Admission Guarantee at Ventura College Details?

I'm curious about how the Transfer Admission Guarantee operates at Ventura College. Does anyone have experience with this program there and how it assists in moving to a university?

Ventura College offers a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program that allows students to secure a provisional admission to a number of participating universities after successfully completing an associate degree. By participating in the TAG program, students enjoy the benefits of priority review at the universities of their choice subject to certain conditions.

It operates on the basis of an agreement with each participating university: if the student maintains a certain GPA (which is 2.7 last time I checked) and completes specific course requirements or prerequisite courses, the student is guaranteed a place at the participating university.

Each university usually mandates a set of prerequisites which must be completed in a two-year time frame. The TAG program is essentially a contract between the student and the participating university and it's essential for the student to meet all the specified requirements in the contract.

Also, do keep in mind that not all majors are TAG eligible. Some universities limit TAG to certain majors while others may have different GPA requirements for different majors. Counseling services at Ventura College can assist you in navigating these major-specific requirements.

The advantage to Ventura's TAG program is you have a guaranteed spot at a university, so it provides a path and a plan for successfully completing your bachelor's degree. Additionally, the counseling and academic guidance provided can be very helpful to navigate the transfer process.

For example, Ventura College has TAG agreements with UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz. It's important to research specifics of these partnerships, as each university has its own requirements, deadlines, and not all majors may be eligible for TAG.

Overall, the TAG program can be an excellent way to ensure transfer to a university, especially if you have a specific school or program in mind. It provides a pathway and set criteria to meet to ensure successful transfer completion.