Dear campus community,
This October, we celebrate National Transfer Student Week 2024, a time to honor the unique experiences, achievements, and challenges of transfer students. At Berkeley, transfer students represent approximately 21% of our undergraduate population. This year’s national theme, "Unlocking Potential: Keys to the Transfer Journey," highlights the importance of empowering transfer students on their academic paths. A few highlights for next week are below:
Campus Events
- October 24, 2024 from 4-6pm at Anchor House: Open House for Transfer Student Center
- October 24, 2024 from 11:30am-12:30pm: UC Transfer Success Coalition presents Identifying, Creating and Promoting Transfer Receptive Culture in the UCs.
- October Transfer to Success Webinars: Webinar with Haas School of Business on 10/22, Webinar on “How to Find Research Opportunities as a Community College Student” on 10/24, and more
Units and Departments
- Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP) including Transfer Prep and the Transfer Alliance Project (TAP)
- Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3) including the Cal Veteran Services Center, Miller Scholars Program, Re-Entry Student Program, Student Parent Center, and TRIO Student Support Services
- Transfer Student Center: Providing critical support services for all transfer students; follow on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up for the newsletter
Organizations and Resources
- Anchor House includes a second Transfer Student Center space, storage lockers, Oxford Hall Commuter Lounge, and more
- Transfer Student Success Group Community of Practice for faculty, staff, and administrators - Request to join the group
To Read
- Year One Transfer Student Taskforce Report: Review findings on supporting transfer students at UC Berkeley.
- Berkeley Life Blog: How to Find Success as a Transfer
To learn more and/or submit additional events and resources, visit the National Transfer Student Week webpage.
Thank you,
Fabrizio Mejia
he/him
Acting Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion
Oliver O’Reilly
he/him/his
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
Victoria Plaut
she/her/ella
Vice Provost for the Faculty
Stephen C. Sutton
he/him/his
Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
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