Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Come learn strategies for transfer success!
Brought to you by the Transfer Center, Associated Students, and Transfer Club.
Conference Schedule
Opening Session
9:30AM - 10:45AM
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Put on your lenses and fill up with fuel to embark in your transfer journey! During
this session, students will engage in an interactive ice-breaker and hear about the
importance of choosing transfer as their educational goal. |
Breakout Session 1
11:00AM - 12:15PM
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The Mountie Transfer University Tour Experience |
Attend one of these sessions to hear from Mt. SAC alumni about their transfer experience
and what their campus has to offer. Panelists will share strategies to navigate the
academic and social environment at a university as well as resources for transfer
students at their campus. |
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Transfer 101 |
Explore transfer options, requirements, application deadlines, university costs, and
more. |
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Financing Your Transfer Education: Mt. SAC Scholarship Program |
Attend this session to learn how to apply to Mt. SAC’s Scholarship Program, which
offers over $400,000 in scholarships to students who are continuing their education
in the 2021-22 school year! |
Breakout Session 2
1:00PM - 2:15PM
| Workshop (choose one) | Description |
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The Mountie Transfer University Tour Experience |
Attend one of these sessions to hear from Mt. SAC alumni about their transfer experience
and what their campus has to offer. Panelists will share strategies to navigate the
academic and social environment at a university as well as resources for transfer
students at their campus. |
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How to Get Involved on Campus |
This session will provide information about ways to enhance the transfer admission
application through campus involvement. Students will learn about the Mt. SAC Activities
Transcript and how to get involved through Associated Students and the LEAD Program. |
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Transfer Admissions Guarantees |
Students will learn how they can guarantee admission to UC, CSU, HBCUs, and private
& out of state universities. |
Breakout Session 3
2:30PM -3:45PM
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Transfer Preparation Programs |
Attend this workshop to learn more about a variety of summer and yearlong preparatory
programs that strive to motivate, inform and prepare students to transfer from a California
community college to a university. |
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Understanding the World of Majors and Careers
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Did you know that your major does not necessarily determine your career? Would you
like to understand the relationship between both? This workshop will teach you how
you can choose a major and still pursue the career of your interest. The session will
include a discussion about basic strategies on selecting a major as it relates to
the transfer process. |
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Transfer Transitions: Preparing for the University
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Students will learn strategies to make a seamless transition from Mt. SAC to the university
by exploring housing options, identifying resources for transfer students at the university,
and making an informed decision when selecting a transfer destination. |
Closing Session: Transfer Sendoff
4:00PM - 5:00PM
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Calling all Transfer-Bound Mounties! To close the conference, we will capture insights
from conference attendees developing a transfer action plan to pave your path toward
a university. We will also celebrate your resiliency and remind you of your critical
contributions to academia. Institutions of higher education need you, and you will
be transfer-ready with the knowledge and skills to succeed at the university and beyond! |
For more information, contact the Transfer Center: (909) 274-6388 or transfercenter@mtsac.edu.
Building a Transfer Success Network
Learn about ways to build a network at Mt. SAC and your transfer institution through
campus involvement.
Presenter: Lupita De La Cruz, Transfer Specialist
CSU Fullerton Next Steps
Fall 2020 applicants are encouraged to attend this workshop for tips, upcoming deadlines,
and next steps for a successful transfer to CSUF.
Presenter: Eloísa Amador-Romero, CSUF Outreach and Recruitment Counselor
How to STEM: Transferring as a STEM Major from Mt. SAC
If you’re interested in pre-med, engineering, computer science, or any other STEM-related
field, come to this workshop to learn about the transfer process and tips for success.
Presenters: Jason Hayward, STEM Counselor & Rudy Santacruz, STEM Counselor
Mountie Transfer Alumni Panel
Hear from Mt. SAC alumni how to navigate the transfer process. This panel will provide the student perspective of the transfer experience and how to best prepare for it.
×Transfer 101 Kahoot!
Engage in this game-based learning platform to explore transfer options, requirements,
application deadlines, university costs, and the possibility to win prizes.
Presenters: Lupita De La Cruz, Transfer Specialist & Martin Gonzalez, Transfer Specialist
Pizza with Private Schools
Join representatives from Azusa Pacific University, Biola University, Brandman University,
The Chicago School of Psychology, University of La Verne, University of Redlands and
Western Governors University for lunch and information about transferring to private
universities.
Presenters: Various university representatives
Transfer Action Plan: Preparing to Apply
This workshop will assist you with developing an action plan and strategies for a
successful transfer. (Recommended for students who have not applied to universities.)
Presenters: Martin Gonzalez, Transfer Specialist & Cynthia Cervantes, Outreach Specialist
Transfer Action Plan: Transitioning to the University
This workshop will assist you with developing an action plan to make a seamless transition
from Mt. SAC to the university. Learn about important deadlines, accepting admission/submitting
the intent to register, tips for housing, etc. This workshop will also teach you how
to navigate the academic and social environment at a university. (Recommended for
students who have already applied to universities.)
Presenter:Lupita De La Cruz, Transfer Specialist
Transfer Admission Guarantees
Learn how you can guarantee admission to UC, CSU, HBCUs, and private & out of state
universities.
Presenters:Martin Gonzalez, Transfer Specialist & Heidi Lockhart, Honors Program Director
Transfer Preparation Programs & UCLA CCCP Scholars Program Presentation
Through a variety of summer and yearlong preparatory programs, UCLA’s Center for Community
College Partnerships strives to motivate, inform and prepare students to transfer
from a California community college to a selective Top Tier Research institution such
as UCLA. Attend this workshop to learn more about the summer programs and application
process. This workshop will also provide information about other programs that will
prepare you to transfer.
Presenters:Lupita De La Cruz, Transfer Specialist & UCLA CCCP Peer Mentor
Understand the Mind with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Do you have a desire to learn more about the human mind and behavior? Do you have
an interest in helping others and a passion for research? Attend this presentation
and learn about the field of psychology and its great array of career opportunities.
Presenter:Rocio Romero, Community and Corporate Relations Manager, Brandman University
Understanding Financial Aid
Learn about how programs like UC Blue & Gold, Pell Grant, and Cal Grant can help you
make college more affordable. This session will also provide information about Mt.
SAC’s Scholarship Program, which offers over $400,000 in scholarships to students
who are continuing their education in the 2020-21 school year!
Presenters:Teresa Pham, Financial Aid Specialist
Understanding the World of Majors and Careers
Did you know that your major does not necessarily determine your career? Would you
like to understand the relationship between both? This workshop will teach you how
you can choose a major that best fits your intellectual curiosity in a specific field
and still pursuit the career of your interest. The session will include a discussion
about basic strategies on selecting a major as it relates to the transfer process.
Presenter:Eddie Lee, Counseling Professor
University Transfer Fair
Meet with 60+ CSU, UC, and private and out-of-state university representatives to learn about transfer options, admission requirements, financial aid & scholarship opportunities, and more!
×To request reasonable disability related accommodations, please contact us at least
five business days in advance of the event:
Lupita De La Cruz, gdelacruz2@mtsac.edu or (909) 274-6388.
