Transfer Center

Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)

Guarantee Your Admission

Get Tagged!

TAG IconLook for the TAG Icon to see the colleges and universities that we have a Transfer Admission Guarantee with.

Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) is a program that offers students from a community college guaranteed admission to several colleges and universities. The writing of a TAG contract enables qualified students to be guaranteed admissions one year prior to transfer.

SMC students can secure guaranteed admission to a variety of UC, CSU, and private colleges. However, you must meet certain requirements and deadlines, and in some case, fill out a contract.

Universities and Colleges

Lean more about the steps to transfer below.

University of California
California State University
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Private California Schools
Out of State Schools
Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities

Summer Workshops

All workshops scheduled PST

Thursday, July 17, 2025 (Virtual)
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration Link (opens in new window)

Thursday, August 21, 2025 (Virtual)
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration Link
Upon registering for this workshop, please add the event to your calendar when prompted

Fall Workshops

All workshops scheduled PST

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (Virtual)
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Zoom Registration Link (opens in new window)

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 (In-Person)
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Student Services Center, SSC 291

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (Virtual)
3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Zoom Registration Link (opens in new window)

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (Virtual)
3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Zoom Registration Link (opens in new window)

Transfer Events

All Events
Jul 17
Transfer Admission Guaranteed “TAG” Programs

Transfer Admission Guaranteed “TAG” Programs

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Online
Jul 31
CSU Transfer Success Planner (TSP)

CSU Transfer Success Planner (TSP)

12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Online
Aug 7
Completing the Winter/Spring 2026 CSU Application

Completing the Winter/Spring 2026 CSU Application

3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Online

Helpful Links and Resources

Workshops
Transfer Resources
Counselor Resources
Schools Visiting SMC
College Application Deadlines
College Fair
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