UC Irvine Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)

TAG Eligibility for Fall 2027 Transfer

A California community college applicant who:

• has completed 45 UC-transferable quarter units (including AP/IB/A-level) by the end of summer 2026; 
• has earned a minimum 3.4 GPA in all UC-transferable coursework by the end of fall 2026 and will maintain the 3.4 GPA in all UC-transferable coursework through spring 2027; 
• has completed one UC-transferable math (UC-M) course required for admission with a grade of C or higher by the end of fall 2026; 
• has completed one UC-transferable English (UC-E) course required for admission with a grade of C or higher by the end of fall 2026 AND will complete the second UC transferable English (UC-E) course required for admission 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 by the end of spring 2027, with at least 45 UC-transferable quarter units completed at a California community college (CCC); 
• will require no more than 19 UC-transferable units (semester or quarter) in Spring 2027 to reach junior standing 
• must earn no grade lower than C in the current fall, winter and/or spring terms and remain in good academic standing; 
• will complete all major coursework for the chosen major, including course prerequisites and minimum course GPA by the end of spring 2027
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• is and will be in good standing for ALL colleges attended, and will satisfy UC transfer eligibility requirements with a grade of C or higher in each course by the end of spring 2027 (one UC-E and one UC-M course must be completed by fall 2026, see above);
• attends a California community college during a regular session in the last term before transfer. 

The following students are not eligible for the (UCI) TAG:

• former UCI students (excluding summer sessions) 
• former UC students who were not in good standing when leaving the UC 
• students who already have a BA or BS (or higher) 
• students who will graduate from high school after summer 2026 
• students who will not be enrolled at a California Community College during their last term 
• students who attended colleges or universities other than a California Community College who exceed 120 UC-transferable quarter units (80 semester units) overall, after applying UC-lower division unit limitations and exclusions 

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

Majors NOT available through TAG:

• Art
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology⁺
• Business Administration
• Business Information Management
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Dance
• Developmental and Cell Biology⁺
• Exercise Sciences⁺
• Genetics⁺
• Human Biology⁺
• Informatics
• Microbiology and Immunology⁺
• Music
• Music Theatre
• Neurobiology⁺
• Nursing Science
• and ALL majors in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences

+ Students interested in this major should follow the required and recommended course preparation outlined for the School of Biological Sciences. This major is not available until the student is enrolled at UCI.

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Applying for a UCI TAG

1. If you believe you are eligible for the TAG, review the information provided on this document and the UCI TAG website.
   1. Compile all of your transcripts and (if applicable) Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam scores.
   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/academic adviser 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 to view drop-in hours, see https://deanza.edu/counseling/ or https://deanza.edu/transfercenter/.
      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. OR contact the UCI Admissions Office directly by email at: admissions@uci.edu
3. Submit the UCI TAG Application online (within the UC TAP): September 1-30, 2026
4. Check the UC TAP (‘Messages’ tab) and your email for messages through mid-October 2026.
5. Submit your UC Application for Undergraduate Admission between October 1 - November 30, 2026.
   • (NOTE: Your transfer admission guarantee is only applicable to the primary major indicated on your TAG 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 C1003 (formerly EWRT 1B/1BH), PHIL 3; or COMM 9/9H.
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; STAT C1000/C1000H (formerly MATH 10/10H); POLI 20; PSYC 15; or SOC 15.
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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Major-Specific Requirements for Admission (TAG Majors Only)

(Only minimum requirements for admission are listed for most majors)

Caution: This document is a guide. The following information is based on UCI’s ‘Transfer Requirements by School’ website: https://admissions.uci.edu/apply/transfer-students/requirements.php and the 2025-2026 agreement on the ASSIST website (www.ASSIST.org) available at the time of printing. You are advised to check the website above and ASSIST for possible updates, department recommendations to graduate in 2 years, and additional information about each major before submitting your TAG. Required courses must be completed by the end of spring 2027. Specific grade requirements are noted. If none specified, a grade of “C’ or higher is required.

For majors not listed below, check the websites listed above for major preparation courses and additional information to ensure a timely graduation after transfer.

1 MATH 1C/1CH is a prerequisite in this instance; grade not counted towards minimum 3.0 GPA required but will count towards overall units and GPA.

2 Check the chart below and confirm with www.ASSIST.org for articulated courses offered at other California community colleges.

3 Only full sequences of these CHEM and PHYS courses are articulated with UCI at this time. Check www.ASSIST.org for any changes or updates.

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The information on the following chart is based on the 2025-2026 articulation agreements on ASSIST at the time of printing. Students are responsible for verifying this information with the CCC prior to enrolling in courses - this includes checking on the articulation status between UCI and the CCC, and any UC transfer credit limitations that may apply. Contact UCI if you have questions.

UC Irvine courses and articulated courses with local California community colleges, part one

UC Irvine Course	Articulated Courses with local California Community Colleges (check with college before enrolling in courses)
BIO SCI 97 Genetics	City College of San Francisco: BIO 51 Evergreen Valley: BIOL 061 Human Heredity  Foothill: BIOL 12 Genetics Hartnell: BIO 12 Genetics
BME 60B Engineering Analysis/Design: Data Analysis	Cabrillo: ENGR 30 Computer Applications in Engineering or CIS 19 (C++ Programming) or CS 11M C/C++ Programming Using Microcontrollers Canada: ENGR 215 Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists Chabot: ENGR/PHYS/MTH 25 Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists   College of San Mateo: Canada College: ENGR 215 Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists Evergreen Valley: ENGR 10 Introduction to Engineering Foothill: ENGR 11 Program and Problem Solving in MATLAB  Gavilan: ENGR 5 Engineering Programming and Problem Solving  Hartnell: EGN 5 Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB or CSS 4 Programming for Scientists and Engineers or (EGN 7L Computer Interface with the Physical World Lab and CSS 2A Object Oriented Programming)  Mission: MAT 005 Programming and Problem Solving in MATLAB  Monterey Peninsula: ENGR 17 Programming and Problem Solving in MATLAB  San Jose City: ENGR 008 Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB  West Valley: ENGR 060 Programming and Problem Solving in MATLAB
BME 60C Engineering Analysis/Design: Computer-Aided Design	Chabot: ENGR 22 Engineering Design Graphics  Canada: ENGR 210 Engineering Graphics  Evergreen Valley: ENGR 018 Engineering Design and Graphics  Gavilan: ENGR 1 Graphical Communication and Design  Hartnell: EGN 2 Engineering Graphics and Design  Mission: EGR 025 Engineering Graphics and Design  San Jose City: ENGR 006 Engineering Graphics  West Valley: ENGR 020 Engineering Graphics
ENGR 54 Principles of Materials Science and Engineering	Chabot: ENGR 45 Materials of Engineering  City College of San Francisco: ENGN 45 Materials Science for Engineers  College of San Mateo: ENGR 270 Materials Science  Evergreen: ENGR 066 Properties of Materials or ENGR 066A Introduction to Materials  Foothill: ENGR 45 Properties of Materials   Gavilan: ENGR 4 Properties of Materials  Mission: EGR 026 Engineering Materials  Monterey Peninsula College: ENGR 4 Engineering Materials  San Jose City: ENGR 038 Materials Science and Engineering
ENGRCEE 20 Engineering Problem Solving	Cabrillo: ENGR 30 Computer Applications in Engineering or CS 19 (C++ Programming) or CS 11M C++ Programming Using Microcontrollers  Canada: ENGR 215 Computational Method for Engineers and Scienctists  Chabot: ENGR/PHYS/MTH 25 Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists  Evergreen Valley: ENGR 10 Engineering Processes and Tools  Foothill: ENGR 11 Program and Problem Solving in MATLAB  Gavilan: ENGR 5 Engineering Programming and Problem Solving  Hartnell: EGN 5 Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB or CSS 4 Programming for Scientists and Engineers or (EGN 7L Computer Interface with the Physical World Lab and CSS 2A Object Oriented Programming)  Mission: MAT 005 Programming and Problem Solving in MATLAB  Monterey Peninsula: ENGR 17 Programming and Problem Solving in MATLAB  San Jose City: ENGR 008 Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB  West Valley: ENGR 060 Programming and Problem Solving in MATLAB
ENGRCEE 81A Civil Engineering Practicum I	Canada: ENGR 210 Engineering Graphics  Chabot: ENGR 22 Engineering Design Graphics  Evergreen: ENGR 018 Engineering Design and Graphics  Hartnell: EGN 2 Engineering Graphics and Design or EGN 5 Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB  Mission: EGR 025 Engineering Graphics and Design  San Jose City: ENGR 006 Engineering Graphics
ENGRMAE 52 Computer Aided Design	Canada College: ENGR 215 Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists  Chabot: ENGR 22 Engineering Design Graphics  City College of San Francisco: ENGN 24 Engineering Design Graphics   Evergreen Valley: ENGR 018 Engineering Design and Graphics  Gavilan: ENGR 1 Graphical Communication and Design  Hartnell: EGN 2 Engineering Graphics and Design (C-ID)  Mission: EGR 025 Engineering Graphics and Design  Monterey Peninsula: ENGR 2 Engineering Design Graphics  San Jose City: ENGR 006 Engineering Graphics   West Valley: ENGR 020 Engineering Graphics

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