CCSF has transfer agreement programs with some colleges and not with others. Please note that even if the college you want to transfer to is not listed as having an agreement with CCSF, doing honors work will still look good on your transcripts and could give you an edge when applying for admission/scholarships. Every honors course you take will be designated and should be impressive to admissions officers.

Please see below for specific honors information at colleges with which CCSF has an understanding:

During the application process to the CSU’s, there is no way to note that you have received honors, so it may not impact whether you are accepted. However, many CSU bound students participate because they enjoy the challenge and because honors can help them get better letters of recommendation from their professors when they apply for scholarships.

Special Note: San Diego State University accepts community college honors course credit toward SDSU Honors Certificates, and registration is facilitated for SDSU Honors Program members.

Many UCs (for example, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, and UC Irvine) have Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) programs.  TAG agreements are a good route to potential admission. To take advantage of our Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) Programs you will want to check out the Transfer Center.

Earning honors credits strengthens your resume when you apply to various general scholarships.

Please note that UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UCSD do not have any TAG agreements. See below for more information.

UC Berkeley will consider honors participation as a factor in the admissions process, but there is no extra form to fill out.

You may want to discuss your participation in honors courses in your application. If you present your research during an honors symposium, you would want to include that in your application.

The UCLA TAP program will give you priority admission status (not “guaranteed admission”) to UCLA if you complete the following:

  • All GE and major requirements
  • 15 transferable honors program units
  • Honors Certification

UCLA TAP will also allow you to apply for a non-impacted alternate major (should you not get into the major that is your first choice). Finally, it will allow you to qualify to apply for a UCLA TAP scholarship. For more information please visit UCLA’s TAP webpage.

Your TAP Certification Form is due in February of the spring semester immediately preceding the fall you intend to start at UCLA. 

Process

  1. Be sure to have completed at least 6 transferable honors program units in or before the Fall before you plan to transfer (the remaining 9 units can be completed in the Spring before you transfer if need be)
  2. Apply to UCLA through the normal means by the regular Fall deadline for admission (usually the end of November)
  3. Complete this CCSF Honors Program UCLA TAP Application Form by the beginning of February and be sure to attach your unofficial college transcripts.
  4. Watch your CCSF Email for a link to the UCLA TAP Worksheet you will need to complete in Adobe Sign. Please complete and sign the form by February 27, 2026.
  5. A CCSF counselor will verify that you have or will complete 15 honors units and calculate your CCSF UC Transferable GPA (min. 3.00 transferable GPA required)
  6. After this information is verified, you will receive an email notifying you. At this point make an appointment to meet with a Counselor at the CCSF Transfer Center. TAP Certification Appointments are available through mid February.
  7. A transfer Counselor will send you a form that you must complete and forward to UCLA, and you’re done!

Note: Late forms could reduce your likelihood of being accepted. Please contact the Honors Coordinator if you have any questions.

Pacific University (Forest Grove, Oregon)

  • $15,000 merit scholarship; additional merit scholarships and financial aid available
  • Facilitated campus visits

Whitman College (Walla Walla, Washington)

Whitman is a top-rated liberal arts college

  • 10 Merit Scholarships of $16,000 to $20,000; financial aid also available
  • Facilitated campus visits
  • Guaranteed housing in transfer dorms

Saint Mary’s College

Requires 3.5 GPA

  • Renewable $8000 Honors at Entrance Scholarship
  • $55 admission application fee is waived
  • Complimentary access to the SMC library facilities prior to transfer
  • Guaranteed on-campus housing