After the Envelope: Successful Transfer Transitions to UC

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

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

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

4. Making the Decision to Enroll • Conditions 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 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 students

5. After SIR: Important Reminders • Submit 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 E-mail communications • Set up a campus e-mail account • Check e-mail often! • Respond to all requests sent from the campus • Request IGETC Certification from community college, if applicable • Send official transcripts: July 15 deadline

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

7. Orientation • Attend all orientations, including transfer-specific programs • Registration 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 Exams • Foreign Language, Math, Chemistry • Parent and Family programs

8. 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

9. 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/dev3/transfers • Transfer Student Seminar Program: academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/svcaa/offices/planning/ongoing/ugsem/ UGSEM_SeminarListing.asp?qtr=fa07&c=t UC Santa Barbara • Transfer Student Programs: www.sa.ucsb.edu/OSL/fye/TransferPrograms/index.aspx Santa Cruz: • Services for Transfer and Re-Entry Students (STARS): stars.ucsc.edu

10. Issues UC Transfer Students Face Academic Issues: • Pace 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 focus • Theory-based education = learning new research methods • Transferring 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

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

12. Issues UC Transfer Students Face • Preparing 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

13. Issues UC Transfer Students Face Social Issues: • Making 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

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

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

16. 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

17. Q&A

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