Is there a transfer guarantee from San Diego City College?

I've heard that some community colleges have transfer guarantee programs. Does San Diego City College offer any guaranteed transfer agreements, especially to schools in the UC or CSU system?

San Diego City College is part of the California Community College system which has Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) agreements with six of the nine University of California (UC) campuses: UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz.

Each university has its specific set of conditions for receiving a TAG, such as minimum GPA requirement and completion of certain prerequisite courses. Additionally, eligibility for a TAG does not guarantee admission to all majors at the participating UCs.

In addition to a UC TAG, California community colleges also have an Associate Degree for Transfer agreement with the California State University (CSU) system. This agreement guarantees students who earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) admission into a CSU, but the specific campus is not guaranteed. To get into your exact target CSU campus, you would need to review their ADT-specific requirements and may need to meet additional specifications.

Always remember, though, that these guarantees do not apply to more competitive programs or campuses (like UCLA, UC Berkeley, or Cal Poly San Luis Obispo), so keep that in mind as you plan your transfer process and college experience.

Lastly, there is a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG), which guarantees that California community college students who complete certain academic requirements are transferred to a participating HBCU.

As transfer agreements can sometimes change, it is essential to touch base with your academic/research counselor at your community college periodically to remain updated with the most recent information. They can provide more accurate, up-to-date, and tailored advice based on your specific circumstances and goals.