Prospective Students

The Santa Barbara City College Transfer Achievement Program (TAP) assists All students including those who are under-represented who are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university. We provide students with the necessary knowledge to ensure their successful transition from SBCC to a four-year institution.

Who does the Transfer Achievement Program serve:

  • Any students who has a goal of transfer
  • First-generation college students
  • Historically under-represented student groups
  • First-generation college students
  • Students from low-income families
  • Undocumented/AB 540 students

Transfer Achievement Program Eligibility 

  • MUST have a GOAL of transfer when completing the 1st Orientation
  • Transferring Fall 2025 +
  • Part-time & Full-time students are eligible 
  • No income limitation

Transfer Achievement Program Commitment: 

Upon completion of the 1st and 2nd Orientation TAP members will complete the following to remain eligible in the program:

  • Maintain a GOAL of transfer 
  • Meet and engage in a counseling session with a TAP Counselor at least once a semester.
  • Schedule an session with a Career Counselor at least once a year. 
  • Participate in a minimum of two webinars per semester hosted by T.A.P. or SBCC.
  • Create and update CSU Transfer Planner
  • Create and update UC Transfer Admissions Planner 
  • Attend the semester Kick-off
  • Complete transfer activities on canvas.  

  • Actively engage in TAP communications. (emails/canvas/social media)

How do I join the Transfer Achievement Program:

*Now accepting students with a Transfer Goal for Fall 2026 and beyond

Step 1: 
Schedule a 1-on-1 TAP Orientation click here 

Join TAP

Check out the Online Ceremony for the Class of 2022 click below!
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