University of California (UC) Transfer Information

Meet with a UC Transfer Representative

Schedule an appointment with Anokhi Patel or Email Anokhi Patel, to discuss the transfer process to UC Berkeley. 

Schedule an appointment with Sheila Xiong or Email Sheila Xiong, to discuss the transfer process to UC Davis. 

Check back later to schedule with a UC Irvine representative.

Schedule an appointment with Ignacio Ochoa or Email Ignacio Ochoa, to discuss the transfer process to UCLA.

FCC Transfer Center and UC Merced have built a partnership where we offer students from the Central Valley an opportunity for guaranteed admissions to UC Merced. This is critically important because we know that most of the times our FCC students are geographically bound but want a quality education. The UC Merced Promise Program can provide you with that opportunity. Here is what the UC Merced Promise Program offers FCC transfer students: 

  • A dedicated UC Merced Counselor to help assist you from beginning to end on the courses you need to get into UC Merced. 
  • Research and summer experiences
  • Guaranteed Admissions
  • UC Application Assistance
  • UC Merced Tours

If you are interested in participating in the UC Merced Promise Program or need help with your appeal submission, please contact Michelle Hoff at michelle.hoff@fresnocitycollege.edu

Schedule an appointment with Jenny Moreno or Email Jenny Moreno , to discuss the transfer process to UC Santa Cruz. 

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  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.

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 2026

  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, 2025.
  5. The University of California will REQUIRE a college admission application & the personal statement to be filed during October 1st - November 30, 2025.
  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.

UC Transfer Updates

UC's (University's of California) will be opening their  TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) application For FAll 2026 September 1st, 2025 through September 30th, 2025.The UC application will be open October 1st, 2025 through November 30th, 2025. Please contact the Transfer Center at 559.442.8290; to speak to a Transfer Counselor to know if your eligible to apply. 
Apply now to a UC

Discover Your UC: Are you planning on transferring to a University of California campus? Join representatives from every UC campus to learn about how to prepare to transfer to a UC and about the opportunities and student support services available. This summer, the first session will focus on key transfer topics, followed by a spotlight on three different UC campuses each day. Dates vary in July make sure to RSVP.

Discover Your UC Workshop

Topics Date/Time RSVP Link
Transfer Basics Tuesday, July 8, 2025; 1pm-2pm RSVP for Transfer Basics
UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Riverside Tuesday, July 15, 2025; 1pm-2pm RSVP for UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Riverside
UC Berkeley, UC Merced, UC Santa Barbara Tuesday, July 22, 2025; 1pm - 2pm RSVP for UC Berkeley, UC Merced, UC Santa Barbara
UC Davis, US San Diego, UC Santa Cruz Thursday, July 29, 2025; 1pm - 2pm RSVP for UC Davis, US San Diego, UC Santa Cruz