UC Davis Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)

TAG Eligibility for Fall 2027 Transfer 

A California community college applicant who:

• has completed a minimum 45 UC-transferable quarter units (including any AP/IB/A-level exam credits) by the end of summer 2026
• has earned the following minimum grade point average (GPA) in all UC-transferable coursework by the end of summer 2026, and will maintain that GPA in all UC-transferable coursework for all subsequent terms: 
  • 3.2 for the College of Letters and Science (all majors are open to TAG, except Data Science), the College of Biological Sciences and the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences 
  • 3.5 for the College of Engineering (all majors are open to TAG, except Computer Science) 
• will complete one UC-transferable math (UC-M) course required for admission with a grade of C or higher by the end of fall 2026 
• will complete two UC-transferable English (UC-E) courses required for admission with grades of C or higher; one UC-E course must be completed by the end of fall 2026; the second UC-E course must be completed by the end of spring 2027 
• will complete four UC-transferable courses from at least two of the following subject areas by the end of spring 2027: Arts and Humanities (UC-H), Social and Behavioral Studies (UC-B), Physical and Biological Sciences (UC-S) 
• will complete 90 UC-transferable quarter units, with at least 45 of those units taken at a California community college, and will satisfy UC transfer eligibility requirements with a grade of C or higher in each course by the end of spring 2027 
• will complete all courses required for the selective major by the end of spring 2027 (see Selective Majors section, if applicable) 
• has (and will maintain until transfer) the required GPA and course grades for the selective major at the time the TAG is submitted, if applicable 
• must earn no grade lower than C in the current fall, winter and/or spring terms and remain in good academic standing
• must require no more than 19 UC-transferable units (semester or quarter) in spring 2027 to reach junior standing 
• will have less than 120 transferable quarter units of combined university and community college coursework (after applying UC lower-division unit limitations and exclusions – see the section on Lower-Division Unit Limitations/Excessive Units below for details)* (if applicable) 
  • The College of Engineering will consider applicants with 120+ quarter units on a case-by-case basis

The following students are not eligible for the UC Davis(UCD) TAG:

• former UCD students (not including summer sessions)
• former UC students who were not in good standing when leaving UC
• students who have earned a BA or BS (or higher) degree
• students who will graduate from high school after summer 2026
• students who are concurrently enrolled or planning to enroll at a college or university other than a CCC before transfer 

Many students who are not eligible for TAG are still exceptionally well-qualified and are strongly encouraged to apply for admission to UC Davis through the regular application process during the filing period.

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Applying for a UCD TAG

1. If you believe you are eligible for the TAG, review this page for TAG procedures and requirements.
   1. Compile all of your transcripts and Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam scores (if applicable).
   2. Log-in to the UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP), create your account, and enter your information.
   3. You will be applying for the TAG using the UC TAP.
2. Attend a UC TAG Workshop (optional, but highly recommended). To view workshop schedule and register, visit the Transfer's Center Workshop page.
   1. You may also see a counselor to address specific TAG questions. Entering your information into the UC TAP prior to seeking assistance will optimize your session.
   2. To schedule an appointment or view drop-in hours, visit De Anza College Counseling or the Transfer Center.
   3. NOTE: Staffing is limited during the summer and early fall. EOPS and ISP students and students in special programs with designated counselor(s) are advised to work with the counselors/academic advisers in their respective programs.
3. Review the information provided on the UCD TAG website. 
4. Submit the UCD TAG Application online (within the UC TAP): September 1-30, 2026
5. Check the UC TAP (‘Messages’ tab) and your email for messages often through October 15, 2026. Respond to all requests promptly. Your TAG may be at risk if you fail to respond to requests. Review the information provided on the “TAG Decisions” page. 
6. Submit your UC Application for Undergraduate Admission between October 1 - November 30, 2026. 
   (NOTE: UCD encourages students to wait for TAG decisions to be posted on UC TAP in mid-November before submitting the UC application.) 

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Seven-Course Pattern (UC Transfer Eligibility Requirements)

See ASSIST.org for courses and limitations.

Group 1B Approved Courses by Department

Requirement	Courses
Two UC-transferable courses in English composition (Area UC-E)	ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly EWRT 1A/1AH) or ESL 5 (ESL 5 must be taken fall 2021 or later) AND ENGL C1001/C1001H (formerly EWRT 2/2H) or ENGL C1002 (formerly EWRT 1C), or ENGL C1003/1003H (formerly EWRT 1B/1BH), PHIL 3 or COMM 9/9H(2)
One UC-transferable course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning (Area UC-M)	MATH 1A/1AH, 1B/1BH, 1C/1CH, 1D/1DH, 2A/2AH, 2B/2BH, 4, 11/11H, 12, 17, 22/22H, 23, 31/31H, 32/32H, 44 POLI 20 PSYC 15 SOC 15 STAT C1000/C1000H (formerly MATH 10/10H)
Four courses selected from at least two of these subject areas	Arts and Humanities (Area UC-H) Social and Behavioral Sciences (Area UC-B) Physical and Biological Sciences (Area UC-S)

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Selective Majors Below

The minimum GPA and coursework listed below are required for admission. This information is based on articulation agreements between UCD and De Anza College and only articulated courses are shown.

For additional course work in your major, see ASSIST.org and the UC Davis Majors Guide. For the b est transition and reduced time to degree, students should consider completing all lower-division preparatory coursework for their intended major. If you attended, are attending, or plan to attend another CCC prior to transfer, you must check the college's articulation with UCD. 

Courses must be completed for a letter grade by the end of spring quarter 2026. Selective major courses completed at the time the TAG is written must have C grades or higher; course repeats in-progress and planned will not be considered for TAG.

Courses listed as Highly Recommended are lower-division requirements for the specific major and may be required in order to graduate in a timely manner. Please consult ASSIST and speak with your counselor to develop and educational plan to set yourself up for transfer success. 

Non-Selective Majors

For majors not listed below, see ASSIST.org and the latest agreements available for lower-division major coursework. This coursework is not required for TAG, but will set you up for success post-transfer.

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For all majors, both selective and non-selective, the minimum GPA listed is required at the time the TAG and should be maintained throughout the remainder of all transfer work with no grade less than "C".

1 CHE 008A is not offered at De Anza College, but can be found locally at Cabrillo College (CHEM 12A+12AL), Canada College (CHEM 231), Chabot College (CHEM 12A), Evergreen Valley College (CHEM 012A), Mission College (12A or 12AH), San Jose City College (CHEM 012A),or Skyline College (CHEM 234)

2 The College of Engineering requires (or recommends for some majors) one English course as part of its lower-division preparation. (AP English with a score of 4 or 5 may be used to fulfill this engineering course requirement).

However, UC requires two English composition (UC-E) courses for admissions eligibility; the first must be completed by the end of fall 2026, and the second must be completed by Spring 2027 for the TAG.  

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UC Davis Specific Notes 

Student Name

You must use your full legal name on the UC TAG Application and the UC Application for Undergraduate Admission; consistent use and spelling of your name is crucial.

UC Application

If your TAG is approved you must submit the UC Application for Undergraduate Admission between October 1 - November 30, 2026 for the same major on the TAG to keep your TAG. Information on the UC TAG Application and UC Application for Undergraduate Admission must match. (NOTE: UCD encourages students to wait for TAG decisions before submitting the UC application). You must also complete the UC Application Update (TAU) providing grades and course changes as directed, by the specified deadline. 

TAG Requirements not Offered at De Anza 

When ASSIST.org states that there is “NO COMPARABLE COURSE” or “NO COURSE ARTICULATED” for a TAG requirement. Students will need to seek an articulated course at another CCC (see ASSIST.org or your college counselor for assistance). If a course is listed as "highly recommended" has no listed articulation, the student is recommended to seek out the course at another school in order to be able to earn their bachelor's degree in two years post-transfer, but it will not impact the TAG.

Transcripts (domestic and outside of the U.S.) 

1. You must self-report online each college or university where you were previously (and are currently) enrolled/attended, including enrollment and attendance in English language programs. You must be prepared to provide UCD with transcripts verifying enrollment and attendance in English language programs upon request.
2. If you attended a college or university outside of the United States, the correct name and address of each international school must be reported online. You must be prepared to provide UCD with transcripts (with grading rubrics), course descriptions, AND word-for-word English translations of both documents upon request. 
3. If you are admitted to UCDs you must be prepared to submit official final De Anza transcripts to UC Davis by July 15, 2027. (NOTE: this deadline applies to Foothill-De Anza because we are on the quarter system. All other official final transcripts (college, university, high school) must be submitted by July 1, 2027.)  It is critical that coursework self-reported on the UC TAG Application (via UC TAP) and the UC Application for Undergraduate Admission matches with coursework on the official transcripts.

Exam Scores

If exams were taken, you must self-report online scores from AP and IB Higher Level Examinations. Students admitted to UC Davis should be prepared to submit official exam scores to UC Davis by July 1, 2027. It is critical that scores self-reported on the UC TAG Application (via UC TAP) and the UC Application for Undergraduate Admission match the official exam scores. AP and IB exams with valid scores are acceptable when comparable to UCD course equivalencies.

See UC Davis AP and IB information.

Missing lower-level courses with series

If you completed advanced-level courses without completing corresponding lower-level courses within a series, be advised that you may be missing important subject matter considered comparable to UC Davis course content. Consult with UC Davis directly for possible transfer limitations/restrictions.  Regarding sequential math and language other than English (LOTE) courses, advanced level courses completed with a “C” or better validate the missing lower-level course. TAG applicants in selective majors requiring mathematics must still meet specified course group GPA requirements. Regarding sequential chemistry courses, TAG applicants in selective majors requiring chemistry who meet specified course group GPA requirements will be reviewed by the college on a case-by-case basis for an admission recommendation. Physics courses are NOT considered sequential.

Lower-Division Unit Limitations/Excessive Units

You will be granted up to 70 semester/105 quarter units of credit for lower-division coursework completed at any institution or any combination of institutions. For units beyond the maximum, subject credit for appropriate coursework taken in excess of this unit limitation will be granted and may be used to satisfy requirements. If upper-division coursework was also completed, please check with a counselor or adviser to determine if you are at risk of being denied admission due to excessive units.

• Units earned through: AP, IB, and/or A-Level examinations do not put applicants at risk of being denied admission due to excessive units.
• ALL units earned at any UC campus (extension, summer, cross/concurrent and regular academic year enrollment) will be added to the maximum transfer credit allowed and may put applicants at risk of being denied admission due to excessive units.

Reporting Coursework/Gaps in Education

The UC Transfer Admission Planner System instructs you to list in chronological order ALL college and university courses (including summer session and extension courses) for all terms you have attempted or completed (including courses you repeated or in which you earned a D or F, I for incomplete, or W for withdrawal), regardless of grade, length of attendance or whether you think the courses will affect your chances to qualify for a TAG. Enter your grades exactly as they appear on your records. Refer to grade reports and transcripts; do not work from memory. Be sure to include courses that are currently in progress and planned for future terms. You must also report and explain any gaps in your education.

You will be reporting UC transferable courses completed at a CCC by selecting from a course-list displayed in the UC TAP. All other courses must be manually entered. Transpose the course information exactly as it appears on the transcript, with the exception of campus identifiers (D=De Anza, F=Foothill) attached to Foothill-De Anza’s courses appearing on DegreeWorks and unofficial transcripts. Report the correct course number by dropping the campus identifier. Reminder: you should only be manually typing in CCC courses that are not UC transferable and courses taken outside of the CCC system.

Series Courses Should be Completed at the Same California Community Colleges

Articulation agreements are California community college specific. Lower-division courses taken at multiple California community colleges may articulate differently from what is indicated in the department or major agreements – see ASSIST.org. Series courses should be completed at the same California community college. 

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COVID-19 Pass Grade Policy

For coursework taken spring/summer 2020 terms ONLY.

‘Pass’ grades will be allowed in lieu of letter grades. Students must still meet GPA requirements for selective majors.