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Santa Ana College. Transfer Orientation TAG, you are in! Fall 2011. Agenda. UC Transfer Requirements U-link program TAP Program UC TAG Overview TAG Requirements TAG’s future outlook. Transfer Requirements. Sixty Transferable Units Golden 3 classes IGETC General education
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Santa Ana College Transfer Orientation TAG, you are in! Fall 2011
Agenda • UC Transfer Requirements • U-link program • TAP Program • UC TAG Overview • TAG Requirements • TAG’s future outlook
Transfer Requirements • Sixty Transferable Units • Golden 3 classes • IGETC General education • Major Requirements • Transferable Grade Point Average
What is transferable? • Only the courses included in the UC approved list • Any other UC transferable courses taken at other universities or community colleges must be counted in the total. • Maximum units allowed is 70.
IGETC requirements • AREA I – English Communication • Group A – English Composition (1 course) • Group B - Critical Thinking (1 course) • AREA 2 - Mathematics (1 course) • Math 170, 219, 105, 140, etc • AREA 3 – Arts and Humanities (3 courses) - Group A – Arts - Group B - Humanities
IGETC requirements • AREA 4 – Social & Behavioral Sciences (3 courses) • AREA 5 – Physical & Biol. Sciences (2 courses) 1 course must have a corresponding lab. - Group A – Physical Sciences - Group B – Biological Sciences • AREA 6 – Language Other that English UC requirement: proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the same language. • You cannot have less than a “c” grade for IGETC • You must file IGETC petition at SAC before the deadline
University Link Program • Guaranteed Admission to UCI • Program requirements: - Join the U-link program at SAC - English 101/math 081 placement - Minimum 3.0 GPA to transfer - Membership in a learning community - 100 hours of community service - Participation in all other U-link activities
UCLA – TAP PROGRAM • Students receive priority consideration for admission to UCLA. 85% admission rate compared to 35% for non-honors students. Admitted TAP students are eligible to apply for Transfer Alliance Program scholarships. • Requirements: • Complete honors program (15 units) • 3.1 GPA • IGETC and all major pre-requisites completed
TAG 1. What is a TAG agreement? -The TAG program ensures your admission to an specific UC campuses. 2. When do I file a TAG agreement? - September 1-30 • Where do I file the TAG? - Https//uctag.universityofcalifornia.edu
TAG • What are the requirements for a TAG? - Each university requires a particular GPA, some majors have lower or higher requirements. • How many TAGs can I complete? -One TAG only unless you are a U-Link member • Which UC campuses do not offer a TAG? - CAL and UCLA
TAG • When am I notified about my TAG? -UCSB Nov. 1st - UCI February - UC San Diego Nov. 7th - UC Riverside Nob. 9 - UC Merced Nov. 10 - UC Santa Cruz Nov. 14 • If I received a TAG do I still need to apply to the university? - Absolutely! You must apply Nov. 1-30 - Remember GPA for general admission may be lower than TAG • What universities require evaluation? - UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz
What happens after the application? • Pay application fee • Open up a student portal account • Check e-mail every week and respond promptly to any requests • Send application update in January for UC • Mail official transcripts from all colleges and AP scores before the deadline • Apply for housing early April • Submit intent to register on time!