Honors Transfer Alliance Program (TAP)

The Honors Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) is a tailored initiative aimed at high-achieving and self-driven students who meet specific admission criteria. Honors TAP provides a valuable opportunity for these students to elevate their academic performance and readiness for transfer by engaging in challenging honors courses. Historically, participants in the honors program have shown remarkable success, 
frequently taking on leadership positions within both the campus and the broader community. This success can be attributed to their inherent motivation, the supportive collaborative learning environments, and the mentorship provided by honors professors, educators, and fellow students. 

Notably, while traditional transfer students encounter admission rates below 40% at local colleges and universities, AVC students who complete the Honors TAP enjoy an impressive acceptance rate of over 90%. Those who meet program requirements—completing five honors courses, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and finishing transfer major preparatory courses—are awarded the 
esteemed Honors TAP Certificate of Completion. With this certification, students earn the advantage of priority consideration for admission to numerous major universities within the state and nationally.

Transfer agreements between universities and the honors program are facilitated by the Honors Transfer Council of California (HTCC). For agreements with various universities: https://www.honorstransfercouncil.org/transfer-partners. For the UCLA TAP Agreement: https://admission.ucla.edu/apply/transfer/ucla-transfer-alliance-program. For the UCI TAP Agreement: UCI Honors to Honors (H2H)