ELAC Students – Pacific Oaks College Welcomes You!

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With a tradition of social justice and inclusive curriculum for over 70 years in Pasadena, Pacific Oaks College is a supportive, affordable environment for East Los Angeles College students to fulfill their dreams of a B.A. degree.

ELAC students who qualify for the Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) will be guaranteed acceptance at Pacific Oaks College. No worries, no questions.

TAG participants qualify for a preferred tuition rate for their entire Pacific Oaks College Bachelor’s program – demonstrating the support Pacific Oaks provides to quality ELAC students.

In addition, Pacific Oaks College will waive the $55 application fee for ELAC TAG participants.  Call 626.529.8061 to learn more about the preferred tuition rate and to start the application process.

Please visit our Guide for Transfer Students to learn more about TAG agreements and what Pacific Oaks College offers ELAC students.

What is the TAG agreement?
A TAG, or Transfer Admissions Guarantee, is a special partnership between Pacific Oaks College and higher education institutions that guarantees a qualifying student acceptance into a Pacific Oaks Bachelor's program.
What are the ELAC TAG requirements?
ELAC students must have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher ELAC students must have a conferred Associates Degree by the start of their enrollment at Pacific Oaks College or a minimum of 60 transferable units In addition, the following must be submitted:

Completed Application for Admission Official Transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions previously attended Résumé or Curriculum Vitae Personal Statement Official CBEST Scores* Proof of CSET Registration** *Official CBEST scores required for credential-preparation programs **Proof of CSET Registration is required for students entering credential-preparation programs

Two months prior to the start of their first semester (Please speak to an Admissions Enrollment Counselor for details on semester start dates): ELAC students must submit all required admissions materials for their chosen program. Please review the Admissions Requirements above or speak with an Enrollment Counselor ELAC Students must sign a “Commitment to Enroll” document and pay a $100 tuition deposit
What ELAC degrees are eligible for guaranteed admission?
The following degrees qualify to participate in the TAG program: All AA, AS, AA-T and AS-T degrees qualify for the PO-ELAC TAG Agreement Please Note: Certificates of Achievement and Occupational Skills Certificates are not eligible for TAG Admissions
What Pacific Oaks College Bachelor's degrees are available to ELAC TAG students?
ELAC TAG participants may choose from the following Bachelor's programs: B.S. Business Admission B.S.W. Social Work B.A. Community Psychology B.A. Early Childhood Education B.A. Human Development AND – Pacific Oaks College offers B.A. programs which include Teaching Credential specializations, enabling students to graduate with a B.A. and qualify for teaching credential at the same time

To get started with your TAG application
Speak to the ELAC Transfer Office and let them know you want to participate in the TAG program at Pacific Oaks College Call 626.529.8061 or email a Pacific Oaks Enrollment Counselor today, and let them know you are an East Los Angeles College student interested in a TAG admission to Pacific Oaks College