About TAP Transfer and Admission

Student participation in the UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) begins at the community college level. Students must join the honors/scholars program at their respective community college. There is no student TAP application submitted to UCLA.

Program requirements may vary at individual community colleges, please direct initial questions to the community college or honors/scholars program. In order to participate in TAP, California community colleges must be a TAP member community college.

Please note, effective May 2026, one-year transfer students will not be eligible for TAP certification. A one-year transfer only attends the community college or four-year institution for one year after high school graduation. This category is not based on units earned. For students applying during the upcoming cycle (to begin enrollment at UCLA in Fall 2027), the policy states:

By the end of Spring 2027 the student has been a college student for a minimum of two years after high school completion.

See the full list of TAP member colleges.

TAP is designed to enhance your ability to transfer to UCLA at the junior level from a participating California community college. For questions about admissions related questions, please refer to the UCLA Admission office. Here are a few resources:

UCLA Admission’s Transfer Alliance Program Website. Find information about the TAP Program, benefits, and member community colleges.
UCLA Transfer Admission Website. This outlines important resources and information for transfer applicants including application deadlines, important application considerations, and information about majors and major preparatory requirements.
UCLA Transfer Guide. This guide serves as a primary resource in determining which courses to complete for major preparation.

TAP Guide for Prospective Students

This guide outlines the major steps and deadlines to navigate the tap pathway successfully.

Download the Fall 2025 TAP Guide