After the Envelope: Successful Transfer Transitions to UC UC Counselor Conference 2008

Overview Part 1: Steps to Successful Enrollment Part 1: Steps to Successful Enrollment  Making the decision to enroll  After SIR: important reminders Part 2: Successful Transitions to Campus Part 2: Successful Transitions to Campus  Orientation  Issues UC transfer students face  Transfer courses/programs Campus support Campus support Q&A Q&A

Making the Decision to Enroll Become familiar with the requirements for proposed major at the destination campusBecome familiar with the requirements for proposed major at the destination campus    Department websites  Online catalogs  Contact with department advisers Be aware of higher level writing/math requirementsBe aware of higher level writing/math requirements Campus visits and open housesCampus visits and open houses

Making the Decision to Enroll Conditions of AdmissionConditions of Admission  Completion of all coursework with appropriate grades  Application Update: February deadline  Notify campus of any change in course selection  Accurate reporting of transcript(s) Financial AidFinancial Aid  UC priority FASFA deadline: March 2  Some campuses are moving to unofficial financial aid award letters being available online only  All award letters will be made available to students prior to the SIR deadline Statement of Intent to Register: June 1 deadline for transfer studentsStatement of Intent to Register: June 1 deadline for transfer students

After SIR: Important Reminders Submit Statement of Legal ResidenceSubmit Statement of Legal Residence  Complete online by deadline ensure that registration fees are assessed properly.  Undocumented students are considered for AB 540 through this process. Establish communicationsEstablish communications  Set up a campus account  Check often!  Respond to all requests sent from the campus Request IGETC Certification from community college, if applicableRequest IGETC Certification from community college, if applicable Send official transcripts: July 15 deadlineSend official transcripts: July 15 deadline

After SIR: Important Reminders Student health servicesStudent health services  Immunization documents, insurance requirements Housing decisionsHousing decisions  Be aware of university housing deadlines. College and department advising materialsCollege and department advising materials  Read thoroughly!  Prepare academic plan.  Contact academic adviser early with questions. Sign up for orientation.Sign up for orientation.

Orientation Attend all orientations, including transfer-specific programsAttend all orientations, including transfer-specific programs Registration for fall quarter/semester coursesRegistration for fall quarter/semester courses  Academic advising  Bring unofficial copies of transcript(s)  Bring test scores and out-of-state coursework syllabus, if applicable  Students should contact Orientation office if they are unable to attend a session Placement ExamsPlacement Exams  Foreign Language, Math, Chemistry Parent and Family programsParent and Family programs

Transfer Programs & Services UC Berkeley Center for Transfer, Re-entry and Student Parents: for Transfer, Re-entry and Student Parents: Transition Courses: reentry.berkeley.edu/courses.htmTransition Courses: reentry.berkeley.edu/courses.htmreentry.berkeley.edu/courses.htm UC Davis Transfer Student Services: transferstudents.ucdavis.eduTransfer Student Services: transferstudents.ucdavis.edutransferstudents.ucdavis.edu UC Davis Transfer Facebook groupUC Davis Transfer Facebook group UC Irvine Transfer Student Services: Student Services: Transfer Seminar Program: Seminar Program: UCLA Center for Community College Partnerships: for Community College Partnerships: Undergraduate seminars: seminars: UC Merced Transfer Program: transfer.ucmerced.eduTransfer Program: transfer.ucmerced.edutransfer.ucmerced.edu

Transfer Programs & Services UC Riverside Transfer Services and Transfer Link Mentor Program: my.ucr.edu/prospective/transfer.aspxTransfer Services and Transfer Link Mentor Program: my.ucr.edu/prospective/transfer.aspx my.ucr.edu/prospective/transfer.aspx UC San Diego Transfer Student Services: admissions.ucsd.edu/dev3/transfersTransfer Student Services: admissions.ucsd.edu/dev3/transfersadmissions.ucsd.edu/dev3/transfers Transfer Student Seminar Program:Transfer Student Seminar Program: academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/svcaa/offices/planning/ongoing/ugsem/ UGSEM_SeminarListing.asp?qtr=fa07&c=t academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/svcaa/offices/planning/ongoing/ugsem/ UGSEM_SeminarListing.asp?qtr=fa07&c=t UC Santa Barbara Transfer Student Programs:Transfer Student Programs: Santa Cruz: Services for Transfer and Re-Entry Students (STARS): stars.ucsc.eduServices for Transfer and Re-Entry Students (STARS): stars.ucsc.edustars.ucsc.edu

Issues UC Transfer Students Face Academic Issues: Pace of quarter systemPace of quarter system  Time management skills  Work less than 20 hours per week  Ask for help early in the quarter  Limit outside activities (work, clubs, sports, etc.) Research focusResearch focus  Theory-based education = learning new research methods Transferring previous work and GPATransferring previous work and GPA  Surprise/frustration when certain courses do not transfer as expected  GPA from CCC will not be calculated into the student’s UC GPA  More pressure on the student to do well in the first term

Issues UC Transfer Students Face Reading and writing skillsReading and writing skills  Quantity and analytic nature of reading and writing Study SkillsStudy Skills  Time management strategies  Each hour in class requires 2-3 hours study time Making the most of time at UCMaking the most of time at UC  Plan early for off-campus study opportunities (internships, EAP, field study, etc.)

Issues UC Transfer Students Face Preparing for career and graduate schoolPreparing for career and graduate school  Can be overwhelming when added on top of other academic priorities  Seeking early assistance from career services  Graduate school: start planning first year  Faculty can be great resources for:  Research opportunities  Refining career goals  Letters of recommendation

Issues UC Transfer Students Face Social Issues: Making friends and social involvementMaking friends and social involvement  Investing time and energy in developing connections and a social network  Entering a community that already has established social networks  Find other transfer/re-entry students at transfer- specific programs

Issues UC Transfer Students Face Personal Issues: Stress managementStress management  Managing stress in healthy and productive manner  Asking for help Mental/physical healthMental/physical health  Anxiety and depression  Unhealthy eating habits Re-entry/non-traditional studentsRe-entry/non-traditional students  Balancing school, family and job obligations

Campus Support Academic Issues Student learning centersStudent learning centers  Study skills and time management courses  Subject-specific study groups  One-on-one tutoring College/department advisersCollege/department advisers  Transfer-focused advisers Faculty and teaching assistantsFaculty and teaching assistants  Faculty and T.A. office hours  Exam reviews

Campus Support Social Issues Transfer-specific support programsTransfer-specific support programs Student Life officeStudent Life office Residence hall staffResidence hall staff Personal Issues Counseling officeCounseling office Student Health CenterStudent Health Center Transfer-specific support programsTransfer-specific support programs Residence hall staffResidence hall staff

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