A Transfer Admission Agreement (TAA) or Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) is a written contract between you, Los Medanos College, and a specific participating four-year college or university. This contract states that if you meet the requirements, you will be admitted to that four-year college or university. The TAA or TAG helps you understand:

1. The courses you must complete before transferring
2. The minimum GPA you must earn
3. The number of units required to transfer
4. The specific requirements for selective majors

A completed TAG or TAA, signed by you, your counselor and a university representative, guarantees your admittance to the university in your chosen major for the term you specify, provided you follow and complete all of the terms of the agreement.

Currently, seven UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California Community College students who meet specific requirements. By participating in a TAG or TAA program, you become eligible to receive early review of your academic record, early admission notification, and specific guidance on major preparation and general education coursework. For a list of eligibility criteria and special notes for each campus, click here.

What Universities Offer a TAG or TAA?
CSU East Bay, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, National University, Saint Mary’s College, and University of the Pacific.

How Do I Apply for Apply for a TAG or TAA?
Drop in to the Counseling Office, room CC3-414 or call (925) 439-2181, ext. 3334 to make an appointment to see whether you qualify. If you do, you will be directed to the next steps to complete the process.

Honors Transfer Partners
The following institutions offer transfer partnerships to Honors Scholars only: CSU East Bay, Chapman University, Mills College, Pitzer College, Saint Mary's College, San Diego State, San Francisco State, UC Irvine, UCLA, Whitman College.

Other transfer programs include concurrent enrollment with UC Berkeley and dual admissions/cross registration with CSU East Bay. See CSU East Bay Cross Registration application. "On-The-Spot" Admissions are available for select CSU’s.

The Transfer Center makes it easier for LMC students to transfer successfully! Visit the LMC Transfer Center in Room CC3-434 for more information, or call 439-2181, ext. 3124.