Transfer Information Session EVC TRANSFER CENTER COORDINATORS ELAINE ORTIZ KRISTICH & BEVERLY STEWART FALL 2011 OVERVIEW What is Transfer? What is a TAA/TAG? Benefits of TAA/TAG Participating TAA Institutions & Eligibility Participating TAG Institutions & Eligibility EVC TAG Process EVC TAA Process Important Tips Questions Transfer??? CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS = JR. STATUS WHAT IS A TAA/TAG? Transfer Admission Agreement (TAA) Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Contractual Agreement between EVC and four year institution securing guaranteed admission BENEFITS OF TAA/TAG Counselor develops an educational transfer plan with specific guidance on major preparation & general education coursework Ensure admission to specific campuses Early review of your academic record & confirmation of guaranteed admission Application fee may be waived PARTICIPATING TAA INSTITUTIONS California State University, East Bay California State University, Monterey Bay Private/Independent Universities Golden Gate University National Hispanic University National University Notre Dame de Namur University Santa Clara University University of the Pacific TAA ELIGIBILITY When applying to a TAA you must see a counselor Maintain good academic progress Complete the appropriate coursework listed in the TAA Comply with all terms listed in the contract PARTICIPATING TAG INSTITUTIONS UC Davis* UC Santa Cruz* UC Irvine UC Riverside UC Santa Barbara UC Merced UC San Diego 3.2 GPA all majors & 3.30 College of Engineering 3.0 GPA all majors 3.2 GPA all majors 3.0 GPA all majors 3.2 all majors 3.0 Engineer, 2.90 Natural Sci., 2.80 Soc. Sci. except Psych 3.5 GPA Note: Students can only apply to one UC using one TAG. *Require a CCC Counselor to review TAG prior to submission by the student. Evergreen Valley College Transfer Students Complete 30 transferable units from a California Community College Has met the UC’s admission requirements Does not have a BA or graduate degree Never enrolled at a UC during regular term Must be in good standing IGETC completion only for UCSD UC TAG ELIGIBILITY EVC TAG PROCESS Students are highly encouraged to complete the UC TAG Worksheet prior to seeing a counselor UC Davis & UCSC must have EVC Counselor review the TAG prior to online submission Student/schedule appointment with EVC Counselor if assistance is needed with any TAG Student submit online TAG application & a UC admission application TAG is optional. Students can apply to one or all UC’s without a TAG using regular admission. IMPORTANT TIPS Choose a Counselor of choice Develop a Transfer Plan early Check www.assist.org for updated information Be aware of deadlines & filing periods Maintain a good strong GPA QUESTIONS? Elaine Ortiz Kristich Beverly Stewart Fall 2011