Santa Monica College Students — Pacific Oaks College Welcome You!

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.

Santa Monica College students must have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher Santa Monica College 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 Successfully meet the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR), including completing the CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test). * Proof of Registration for the CSET (California Subject Examinations for Teachers): Multiple Subjects exams** *Proof of meeting the BSR required for admission to credential-preparation programs **Proof of CSET Registration is required for admission to 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): Santa Monica College students must submit all required admissions materials for their chosen program. Please review the Admissions Requirements above or speak with an Enrollment Counselor Santa Monica College students must sign a “Commitment to Enroll” document and pay a $100 tuition deposit

The following degrees qualify to participate in the TAG program: All AA, AS, AA-T and AS-T degrees qualify for the Pacific Oaks College–Santa Monica College TAG Agreement Please Note: Certificates of Achievement and Occupational Skills Certificates are not eligible for TAG Admissions

Santa Monica College 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

Speak to the Santa Monica College Transfer Office and let them know you want to participate in the TAG program at Pacific Oaks College Call 529.8061 or email a Pacific Oaks Enrollment Counselor today, and let them know you are a Santa Monica College student interested in a TAG admission to Pacific Oaks College