After the Envelope Successful Transfer Transitions to UC

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

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

Making the Decision to Enroll • Become familiar with the requirements for proposed major at the destination campus Ø www. assist. org Ø www. uctransfer. org Ø Department websites Ø Online catalogs Ø Contact with department advisers • Be aware of higher level writing/math requirements • Campus visits and open houses

Making the Decision to Enroll • Conditions of Admission Ø Ø 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 Aid Ø UC priority FASFA deadline: March 2 Ø Some campuses are moving to unofficial financial aid award letters being available online only Ø All award letters will be made available to students prior to the SIR deadline • Statement of Intent to Register: June 1 deadline for transfer students

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

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

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

Transfer Programs & Services UC Berkeley • Center for Transfer, Re-entry and Student Parents: www. trsp. berkeley. edu • Transition Courses: reentry. berkeley. edu/courses. htm UC Davis • • Transfer Student Services: transferstudents. ucdavis. edu UC Davis Transfer Facebook group UC Irvine • Transfer Student Services: www. transfercounseling. uci. edu • Transfer Seminar Program: www. due. uci. edu/tsp/index. html UCLA • Center for Community College Partnerships: www. college. ucla. edu/up/ccp • Undergraduate seminars: www. college. ucla. edu/fiatlux UC Merced • Transfer Program: transfer. ucmerced. edu

Transfer Programs & Services UC Riverside • Transfer Services and Transfer Link Mentor Program: my. ucr. edu/prospective/transfer. aspx UC San Diego • Transfer Student Services: admissions. ucsd. edu/dev 3/transfers • Transfer Student Seminar Program: academicaffairs. ucsd. edu/svcaa/offices/planning/ongoing/ugsem/ UGSEM_Seminar. Listing. asp? qtr=fa 07&c=t UC Santa Barbara • Transfer Student Programs: www. sa. ucsb. edu/OSL/fye/Transfer. Programs/index. aspx Santa Cruz: • Services for Transfer and Re-Entry Students (STARS): stars. ucsc. edu

Issues UC Transfer Students Face Academic Issues: • Pace of quarter system Ø Ø 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 focus Ø Theory-based education = learning new research methods • Transferring previous work and GPA Surprise/frustration when certain courses do not transfer as expected Ø GPA from CCC will not be calculated into the student’s UC GPA Ø

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

Issues UC Transfer Students Face • Preparing for career and graduate school Ø Can be overwhelming when added on top of other academic priorities Ø Seeking early assistance from career services § Graduate school: start planning first year Ø 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 involvement Ø Investing time and energy in developing connections and a social network Ø Entering a community that already has established social networks Ø Find other transfer/re-entry students at transferspecific programs

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

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

Campus Support Social Issues • Transfer-specific support programs • Student Life office • Residence hall staff Personal Issues • Counseling office • Student Health Center • Transfer-specific support programs • Residence hall staff

Q&A

References • Andreatta, Britt (2009). Navigating the Research University: A Guide for First-Year Students. Cengage. • UC Santa Barbara (2008). Survival Guide.