Promise Program

• This program provides two years of free tuition (enrollment fees) for eligible first-time, full-time students, regardless of family income.

• Requirement: Minimum 2.0 GPA.

• Benefits: Covers enrollment fees, easing the financial burden and enabling students to focus on their studies.

• Application Process: Students must complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application and meet with a community college counselor to develop an education plan.

• Support Services: Includes academic counseling, tutoring, and workshops to help students succeed.

Honors Program

• Requirements:

  • Must maintain a 3.25 GPA.

  • For UCLA TAP consideration: Must attain a 3.5 UC-transferable GPA.

  • For UC Irvine Honors-to-Honors: Must attain a 3.7 UC-transferable GPA.

  • Must take 5 total honors courses.

  • Recommended to complete all honors courses a semester early for portfolio completion.

• Portfolio Requirement:

  • Honors programs may require students to submit an honors portfolio at the end of their semester in order to receive honors certification at the end of the year.

• Benefits:

  • Smaller, enriched classes.

  • Priority registration.

  • Priority admission review at many UCs, including UCLA and UCI.

  • Designated honors counselors and scholarships.

TAP Planner

• An online tool to help prospective UC transfer students track and plan their coursework.

• Allows students to track their progress toward UC admission requirements.

• Can assist students seeking a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

• UC TAG is an agreement that guarantees admission to a UC in a specific major from any California community college.

• Requirements:

  • Select a campus and check TAG requirements.

  • Complete the TAG application before the deadline.

  • Complete all GPA and required coursework for your UC.

  • Submit your UC application.