University of California (UC) Transfer Information

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The nine Universities of California (UC) look to serve all those who work hard and dream big. Through their teaching, research and public service students are making a difference.

  1. How do you know what courses to take for your major? Visit www.ASSIST.org for lower division major course requirements for UCs.
  2. When do I start my UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP)? ASAP!! This will begin your communication with the UCs. TAP

  3. How do I get a Student Education Plan? You can make an appointment with a Fresno City College Counselor to complete a student educational plan.

  4. What do I say to a Counselor to ensure that I am getting the right course for my goal? Explain to the Counselor that your transfer goal is to attend a UC and what your intended major will be at the UC. The counselor will use the IGETC requirements (if applicable) and will review major prep courses on ASSIST.org to determine comparable courses related to your major.

Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG)

A TAG is a written agreement between the student, the community college and appropriate UC that accept TAGs which states if a student meets the conditions specified in the agreement (TAG), the student will have priority review of application and/or be admitted to the UC they have chosen to TAG (only one TAG is allowed).

Tag Matrix 25-26

WHEN TO START A TAG

The TAG application is submitted one year prior to the student's anticipated transfer date. Creating a UC TAP account during your first semester, will make this process much smoother.

 How to begin a UC TAG for Fall 2025

  1. UC TAG application is now available for you to begin the process.
  2. Check the TAG Matrix 2024-2025 eligibility criteria and campus-specific requirements.
  3. If you need assistance with completing the UC TAG form, please visit the FCC Transfer Center or contact us at 559.442.8290.
  4. UC TAG application filing period is September 1st - September 30, 2024.
  5. The University of California will REQUIRE a college admission application & the personal statement to be filed during October 1st - November 30, 2024.
  6. The University of California will only accept one TAG application per transfer student. The following campuses that accept TAG's are: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, Santa Barbara, & Santa

Please Note: UC TAG Email Notifications will be sent to all students mid-November. UC Transfer Students with an "Approved TAG" MUST complete and submit the UC Application.

Meet with a UC Transfer Representative

UC Berkeley

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UC Davis

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UC Irvine

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UCLA

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UC Merced

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UC Santa Cruz

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UC Transfer Updates

UC's (University's of California) will be opening their  TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) application September 1st, 2024 through September 30th, 2024.The UC application be open
October 1st, 2024 through November 30th, 2024. Please contact the Transfer Center at 559.442.8290; to speak to a Transfer Counselor to know if your eligible to apply. 
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