With a tradition of 75 years of upholding our core values of respect, diversity, social justice, and inclusion, Pacific Oaks College’s campus in Pasadena is a supportive and affordable environment for West Los Angeles College students to fulfill their dreams of a Bachelor’s degree.
West Los Angeles College 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 West Los Angeles College students. In addition, Pacific Oaks College will waive the $55 application fee for 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 West Los Angeles College students.
- 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 B.A. program.
- West Los Angeles College students must have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
- West Los Angeles 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):
- West Los Angeles College students must submit all required admissions materials for their chosen program. Please review the Admissions Requirements above or speak with an Enrollment Counselor
- West Los Angeles 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–West Los Angeles College TAG Agreement
- Please Note: Certificates of Achievement and Occupational Skills Certificates are not eligible for TAG Admissions
- West Los Angeles College TAG participants may choose from the following Bachelor’s programs:
- 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 West Los Angeles College 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 a West Los Angeles College student interested in a TAG admission to Pacific Oaks College