Can someone break down what the Transfer Admission Guarantee program involves at Mendocino College? I'm looking into community colleges with a focus on transferring successfully to a 4-year university.
Mendocino College is part of a network of California community colleges that participate in the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program. This program provides students from these community colleges a guaranteed transfer opportunity to several of the UC campuses, given that certain criteria are met.
Each participating UC campus has its own specific TAG requirements, but there are some common factors across the board. They typically include:
1. Completing a certain number of semester units or quarter units at the community college before transfer. This is usually around 60-semester units, which normally takes about two years of full-time study.
2. Achieving a certain GPA in your completed courses. This GPA may differ based on the university you're interested in transferring to, but it usually falls between 2.4 - 3.4. Certain majors at certain universities might require higher GPAs.
3. Completing prerequisite courses for your intended major. These prerequisite requirements also differ by university and major, but they are typically courses in your major field of study or required for general education.
4. Submitting your application for TAG during a specified time window. For many UCs, that window is usually in the fall one year prior to planned transfer, but it may differ.
5. Filing a standard UC admissions application, which is separate from the TAG application, during the appropriate application period.
The TAG is a fantastic program for providing a smoother path from community college to a UC, allowing you to continue your education with less worry about whether you'll be accepted into the university of your choice. But because each participating UC campus has its own specific set of requirements, make sure to check with Mendocino College's transfer center and the TAG page of each UC you're considering for the most up-to-date and specific information!
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