Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
California community college students are eligible for the UC Merced Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program. TAG contracts specify the courses to be completed and grade point averages you must earn at the community college to be guaranteed admission to UC Merced in the major of your choice. TAG Highlights
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New TAG requirements
Requirements to Apply for a TAG to Transfer 2010-2011
You will need to complete at least 27 UC transferable units and have the required GPA specified for your major below. In addition some majors may require the completion of course preparation prior to enrollment in the university. UC Merced courses are listed below; refer to assist.org to find out the courses you can take to meet these requirements at your community college.
School of Engineering:
Majors in the School of Engineering require a minimum GPA of 3.0 except for Computer Science and Engineering which requires a minimum GPA of 3.1. The TAG requires you to complete the following UC Merced course requirements at your community college prior to enrolling in the University:• MATH 21, MATH 22 , MATH 23, MATH 24
• CHEM 2
• CSE 20, 21
• PHYS 8, PHYS 9
School of Natural Sciences:
Majors in the School of Natural Sciences require a minimum GPA of 2.8. Your grades in math, science and computer science courses must be at least a 2.5. TAGs for the majors listed below require you to complete the following UC Merced course requirements at your community college prior to enrolling in the University:Biological Science:
• MATH 21
• CHEM 2, 10
• PHYS 8
Chemical Science:
• MATH 21, 22
• CHEM 2, 10
• PHYS 8
For all other majors you are encouraged to complete a majority of your major preparation prior to enrolling in UC Merced. Completion of your major preparation will prepare you for coursework at the University and help you with graduating in a timely manner.
School of Social Science, Humanities and Arts:
Majors in the School of Social Science Humanities and Arts require a minimum GPA of 2.8, except for Psychology which requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 TAGs for the majors listed below require you to complete the following UC Merced course requirements at your community college prior to enrolling in the University:Psychology.:
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and completed the following courses listed below with a grade of C or better.
• PSY 1
• PSY 10
• PSY 15
One of the courses listed below:
• ECON 1, POLI 1, PUBP 1, SOC 1
For all other majors you are encouraged to complete a majority of your major preparation and the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) prior to enrollment in the UC Merced. Completion of your major preparation will prepare you for coursework at the University and help you with graduating in a timely manner.
When Do I Apply For A TAG?
TAG applications for the Fall 2010 semester should be submitted between:
September 1st -November 1st.
TAG applications for the Spring 2010 semester should be submitted between:
April 1st - July 1st.
Why Apply For A TAG?
The benefits of participating in the UC Merced TAG Program include early notification that your admission to UC Merced is guaranteed (subject to the conditions of the program); and opportunities for individualized advising about major preparation, general education, and/or IGETC requirements.How Do I Apply For A TAG?
- Download a UC TAG form from uctransfer.universityofcalifornia.edu/ , complete the form, and mail it along with a copy of your transcripts to:
UC Merced Admissions
Attention: Transfer Admission Guarantee
5200 North Lake Road
Merced, CA 95343
It is highly recommended that you speak with your transfer center coordinator before you submit your TAG.
Attention: Transfer Admission Guarantee
5200 North Lake Road
Merced, CA 95343
It is highly recommended that you speak with your transfer center coordinator before you submit your TAG.
- Complete an application for admission. Applications are available at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply