National Transfer Student Week San Diego State University

National Transfer Student Week

"Unlocking Potential: Keys to the Transfer Journey"

October 21-25, 2024


The purpose of this week is to:

  • Celebrate San Diego State University's transfer student community and professionals who support them
  • Continue to build community among our transfer student population
  • Connect transfer students to administrators, faculty and staff across campus
  • Highlight transfer student diversity and the scope of their achievements across campus
  • Share opportunities, including internships, research, international experiences, leadership, and scholarships
  • Connect transfer student engagement to current and future personal, academic, and professional rewards of engagement
  • Inform transfer students about Transfer Student Alliance and Tau Sigma National Honor Society (the SDSU Honors Council society for transfer students)

Keep a look out for more 2024 events and workshops!

October21

Honors Transfer Student Success Panel

12:30 to 1:30 pm 

Virtual - Register Here!

Come learn from Weber Honors College Transfer students and their success stories at SDSU.

 

Hosted by: Jacqueline Toy, Weber Honors College

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October21

Strauss Foundation (Scholarship) Information Session

12 pm

Student Services West 2620

The new Cal Coast Student Financial Center Educational Programs is hosting an information session on the Strauss Foundation Scholarship. Join the information session to learn more! 

Scholarship intended for student leaders. 

Hosted by: Cal Coast Student Financial Center 

View Event Flyer

October21 - 24

College of Education Office for Student Success Open House

9 am to 3 pm

Lamden Hall (LH) 259

Visit the College of Education Office for Student Success in Lamden Hall 259 to see our advising space, say hi to advisors, and pick up some great COE swag!

 

Hosted by: Alison Sternal

October21

Speech Language and Hearing Sciences Transfer Event 2024

6:15 pm to 7:30 pm

Lobby of the SLHS Building - Register Here!

Come join senior transfer students and your Speech Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) advisors to ask questions, learn more about the SLHS major and how to get involved. Take this opportunity to make connections with other students! You do not need to be a NSSLHA member to attend. Food will be provided!

Hosted by: SLHS Advising x NSSLHA

October21 - 25

Spring 2025 SDSU Global Campus Admitted Student Information Sessions

Monday - Friday 10/21 - 10/25

Virtual - Register Here!

Newly admitted students are invited to join a one-hour Zoom session that can help answer questions and help you successfully prepare for registering and starting your first SDSU Global Campus semester.

Hosted by: SDSU Global Campus Advisors

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October22

Transfer Student Thriving Toward Career Success

9 am to 10 am 

Virtual - Register Here!

This workshop empowers transfer students with strategies to succeed in their new environment. Learn how to navigate career services and resources, build employer connections, and take ownership of your career journey. Set yourself up for success and make the most of your university experience.

Hosted by: Associate Director, Career Services, Rosa Moreno and Associate Director, Industry Relations, Andrew Soliz

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October22

College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts - International Studies Minor 

10 am to 11 am 

Virtual - Register Here!

This virtual meeting will provide students with more information about the PSFA International Studies Minor.

Hosted by: Head, PSFA International Studies Minor - Mei Zhong

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October22

FASS - Preparing for Graduate School

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

LL-430 Leon Williams Room - Register Here!

Join first-generation and transfer graduate students to gain tips and tricks for applying to graduate school.

First 12 students will receive an SDSU Notepad! Other SDSU merch available. 

Hosted by: Gabriela Ibarra Aspe, Jordyn Smith, and Anahi Aceves

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October22

College of Engineering - AI in the Workplace

1 pm to 2 pm

COE Dean's Conference Room E-203e

The College of Engineering will be presenting on how AI is used in the Workplace by Engineering Internship & Industry Relations Specialist Liza Aguirre-Oviedo with guests from the industry.

Hosted by: Liza Aguirre-Oviedo

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October22

College of Engineering - Career Prep for Transfer Students

2 pm to 3 pm

COE Dean's Conference Room E-203e

As a transfer student with 2 years or less to graduation, the College of Engineering will share information on preparing for your Career. 

Hosted by: Liza Aguirre-Oviedo

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October23

SDSU Library Student Resources

11 am to 12 pm

Virtual

The University Library is the intellectual hub of the campus. Join this session to learn about the services, resources, spaces, and librarians who provide you with research assistance in person and virtually! You don’t want to miss this information-filled session!

Hosted by: Gloria Rhodes

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October23

Retention and Budgeting Campaign

12 pm

Student Services West 2620

Join the new Cal Coast Student Financial Center Educational Programs in this session for financial aid and non-financial aid recipients with an outstanding fall debt. Presenters will have an engaging conversation about available options. 

Hosted by: Cal Coast Student Financial Center

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October23

Transfer Success: Career Services Insights in College of Health & Human Services

2 pm to 3 pm

Virtual - Register Here!

The College of Health and Human Services in partnership with Career Services is happy to invite students to a workshop focused on career preparation, mentorship opportunities, and learning more about what you can do with your CHHS major!

Hosted by: Esmeralda Cortes, Career Mgt Lead, and Kate Dunlap, CHHS Academic Advisor

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October23

Fowler College of Business Student Support Resources

2 pm to 3 pm

Virtual - Register Here!

Learn about the many resources available in the Career and Management Center (CMC) and Center for Student Success (CSS) in the Fowler College of Business. 

Hosted by: Tina Tan, Director of the Careeer and Management Center, and Tam Lieu, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs 

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October23

SDSU IV SSRC & ALC - What You Need to Know: Applying to Graduate School

3 pm to 4 pm

SDSU Imperial Valley: LA-1

Learn how to navigate the graduate school application process, how to pick a program that is right for you and much more. Our panel of faculty, staff and graduate students will provide insights from their own experiences as well as answer questions you may have.

Hosted by: James Villa and Alissa Ramos 

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October23

TSOA: Information Session- Developing Community from the Ground Up and How We Can Grow Together Professionally and Socially

4  pm to 5:30 pm

Virtual - Register Here!

Learn how to develop professionally, academically, and socially alongside your transfer student peers, invest in community building and . Our panel of faculty, staff and graduate students will provide insights from their own experiences as well as answer questions you may have.

Hosted by: Transfer Student Outreach Alliance (TSOA) 

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October23

APIDA Transfer Students Mixer

5 pm to 6 pm

APIDA Center - Aztec Student Union, 210A-K

Come learn about the APIDA Center and meet other APIDA Transfer Students. We will eat snacks, engage in discussion, and build community! We are here for you! Join us!

Hosted by: Gi Vargas

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October24

College of Sciences Student Success Center   - Transfer Advising Drop-Ins and Workshop

1 pm to 2:30 pm

GMCS 429 - RSVP Here!

Get help planning your course schedule and meet our Sciences peer mentors. 

Including a short presentation on: how to find articulation agreements with community colleges, how transfer credits can be used, and how to submit special petitions

Hosted by: Rosalynn Ayala

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October24

College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts Advising Event

11 am to 12:30 pm

AH 4th Floor 

Join the Professional Studies and Fine Arts (PSFA) college for a short presentation on registration for Spring 2025! Shortly after join PSFA for speed advising drop-ins to go over your Spring schedule!

Hosted by: PSFA Student Services Team

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October24

Celebrating IS3D Transfer Students - Drop in Advising

1 pm to 2 pm

Administration Building (AD) 201 - Register Here!

IS3D will be hosting face-to-face drop in advising for transfer students declared in the major.

Hosted by: Natalie Jimenez

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October24

Crafting your Success with CAL

12 pm to 2 pm

Arts and Letters (AL) 172 

Join the College of Arts and Letters Student Success Center for crafts, coffee, and snacks! 

Crafting your Success with CAL is an opportunity to meet your student success team, including key faculty and staff, who can assist you to connect to resources and opportunities unique to CAL that.

will enhance your academic experience and prepare you for your next chapter, whether it’s a graduate school or a career.

Hosted by: Christina Weinert and Michelle Lenoue

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October24

Commuter Cold Brew Hour

1 pm to 2 pm

Aztec Student Union (ASU) 210P

Take a break and fuel up at our Commuter Cold Brew Hour, a perfect chance to mix and mingle with fellow commuter students! Enjoy a refreshing cup of cold brew coffee, chat with new friends, and share tips on navigating life as a commuter. 

Hosted by: Itzel Estrada and Bri Voss

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October24

The Future is Aging: Exploring Gerontology as a Minor

4 pm to 5 pm

Hepner Hall (HH) 204 - Register Here!

Join us for an engaging workshop that uncovers the field of Gerontology and the benefits of pursuing it as a minor. Discover how studying aging can open doors to impactful careers and enrich your understanding of an increasingly diverse and aging population. Open for all majors to attend! 

Hosted by: Norman Jackson, Jennifer Cosio, and Christie Jimenez

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October24

Building Belonging: Study Hour

4 pm to 5:30 pm

In-person at the Women Resource Center & Pride Center shared patio

Building Belonging is a series of informal, social mixers in fall 2024 intended for queer and/or gender-expansive students who identify with any or all of the following: BIPOC, non-traditional aged students, parenting students, STEM students, graduate students, transfer students, and commuter students.

All mixers are located outside of the Women’s Resource Center and Pride Center on the shared patio. Be sure to come into the Women’s Resource Center or The Pride Center to check in before the event!

Hosted by: Allison Newlee and Celeste Banaag

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October25

Tau Sigma Info Session - New Transfer Admits

11 am to 12 pm

Virtual - Register Here!

Join Tau Sigma Advisors as they share information on how to become eligible for the SDSU Chapter of the Tau Sigma National Transfer Society. Students will learn eligibility requirements, Spring induction plans, and future opportunities to connect. 

Hosted by: Brenda Diaz and Yesenia Salazar 

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October25

Admissions - Statewide Application Webinar

1 pm to 2 pm

Virtual

Working on your SDSU transfer application? Not sure where to go from here? Join us for a virtual Cal State Apply application webinar, where you will get application tips and tricks and more!

Hosted by: Julie Alayza and Lindsey Loeber

Register to attend.

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Interested in hosting an event? Please email Lead Student Academic Success Advisor Brenda Diaz [email protected] and Student Success Coordinator, Yesenia Salazar at [email protected]

Previous National Transfer Student Week SDSU Events

2023 National Transfer Student Week

September28

College of Sciences Transfer Student Open House, Fall 2023

10:30AM to 11:30PM

In-Person GMCS 429

This event will provide students with an opportunity to build community with other transfer students in the College of Sciences and to help students learn more about their major advisors and services available through the Student Success Center. Also a great opportunity to learn from our College of Sciences Peer Mentors!

Hosted by College of Sciences

October16

IS3D Transfer Drop In

1:00PM to 3:00PM

Zoom and In-Person

Come join the IS3D team and get prepared for Spring 2024 registration. Academic advising open to IS3D transfer students only.

Hosted by Natalie Jimenez

October16

Tau Sigma Info Session - New Transfer Admits

2:00PM to 3:00PM

Zoom

Join Tau Sigma Advisors as they share information on how to become eligible for the SDSU Chapter of the Tau Sigma National Transfer Society. Students will learn eligibility requirements, Spring induction plans, and future opportunities to connect.

Register to Receive Zoom Information

Hosted by Brenda Diaz

October17

College of Education, Office for Student Success

10:00AM to 11:00AM

In-Person, LH 259

Come and join the College of Education in the Office for Student Success to learn and engage. This is an opportunity to build community with other transfer students in the College of Education, meet the OSS staff, and enjoy some games.

Hosted by Alexa Gutierrez, OSS Analyst/Specialist

October17

FASS - Preparing for Graduate School

12:00PM to 1:00PM

In-Person; Lipinsky Hospitality Center - SSW 1608

Join first-generation and transfer graduate students for a presentation about tips and tricks for applying to graduate school.

Attend for an opportunity to receive a passion planner!

Registration Link

Hosted by:

  • Gabriela Ibarra Aspe, Student Success Advisor
  • Ashley SanJose, Student Success Assistant
  • Natalie Ponce, Student Success Assistant
October17

WHC - Honors Transfer Student Success

1:00PM to 2:00PM

In- Person AD 223

For: Webers Honors College Students

Learn how to be successful as an Honors student in the Weber Honors College.

Registration Link

Hosted by - Jacqueline Toy, Associate Director, Webers Honors College

October18

College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts

10:00AM to 11:00AM

Zoom

For: Students interested in the PSFA International Studies Minor

This virtual meeting will provide students with more information about the PSFA International Studies Minor.

Zoom meeting

Hosted by - Mei Zhong, Head PSFA International Studies Minor

October18

Financial Credit Part One

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

In-Person SSE 2109

For: EOP, Outreach and Success, Project Rebound, and Sigma Lambda Gamma

This is a two-part event; students will learn from Cal Coast Credit Union regarding topics related to financial credit.

Hosted by -

  • Esther Rodriguez, Transfer Outreach and Success Coordinator
  • Gustavo Vega
  • Serena Thornton
October18

The College of Arts and Letters, Student Success Center

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

In-Person CAL Student Success Center - Arts and Letters Room 172

Come join the CAL Student Success Center for some coffee and snacks! Coffee with Cal is an opportunity to meet your student success team, including key faculty and staff who can assist you to connect to resources that will enhance your academic experience.

Hosted by - Center Advisor, Michelle Lenoue

October18

Tau Sigma Midterm Care Package

12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

In-Person AD 223

Tau Sigma members will be invited to pick up a Midterm Cares package to support their studying for midterm exams. Light snacks will be provided and students will have an opportunity to connect with other Tau Sigma members

Registration will be sent out to all Tau Sigma Members

Hosted by - Brenda Diaz and Gabriela Ibarra Aspe

October19

Financial Credit Part Two

11:00 AM to 12:20 PM

In Person PSFA 100

For: EOP, Outreach and Success, Project Rebound, and Sigma Lambda Gamma

This is a two-part event; students will learn from Cal Coast Credit Union regarding topics related to financial credit.

Hosted by -

  • Esther Rodriguez, Transfer Outreach and Success Coordinator
  • Gustavo Vega
  • Serena Thornton
October19

Fowler College of Business Resources

5:00pm to 6:00pm

Zoom

For: Career Management Center (CMC) and Center for Student Success (CSS)

This event is for students to learn about the resources that are available in the Career Management Center (CMC) and Center for Student Success (CSS) in the Fowler College of Business

Zoom event

Hosted by -

  • Tam Lieu, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
  • Tina Tan, Director of Career Management Center
October20

Mastering your Career Journey as a Transfer Student

10:00AM to 11:00AM 

Zoom

For: Career Services

Navigating your career as a transfer student is an important journey filled with opportunities for personal and professional growth. This presentation will equip you with the essential tools and knowledge to leverage your college experience for success in your future career

Zoom presentation

Hosted By:

  • Rosa Moreno, Associate Director, Career Counseling and Programing
  • Lorenzo Sianez, Career Development and Program Coordinator
October20

Fowler College of Business

2:00PM to 3:00PM 

In Person LH 419

For: Career Management Center (CMC) and Center for Student Success (CSS)

This event is for students to learn about the resources that are available in the Career Management Center (CMC) and Center for Student Success (CSS) in the Fowler College of Business

Hosted By:

  • Tam Lieu, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
  • Tina Tan, Director of Career Management Center

2022 Events

OCTOBER14

College of Sciences Student Success Center: Transfer Open House

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

In-Person GMCS 429

Come build community with other transfer students and learn about academic resources available for you in the College of Sciences Student Success Center.

For questions, email at [email protected].

Flyer here

OCTOBER14

College of Sciences Student Success Center: Transfer Open House

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

In-Person GMCS 429

Come build community with other transfer students and learn about academic resources available for you in the College of Sciences Student Success Center.

For questions, email at [email protected].

Flyer here

OCTOBER14

College of Sciences Student Success Center: Transfer Open House

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

In-Person GMCS 429

Come build community with other transfer students and learn about academic resources available for you in the College of Sciences Student Success Center.

For questions, email at [email protected].

Flyer here

OCTOBER17

FASS-Preparing for Graduate School

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

In-Person AD 223

Join first-generation and transfer graduate students for a presentation about tips and tricks for applying to graduate school. Students who attend will learn the steps to prepare for grad school applications, how to become a competitive candidate, and will have an opportunity to ask questions.

Open to all students. Registration is required and space is limited.

OCTOBER17

Succeeding as an Online Learner

11:00 am

Zoom 

Join the Student Success Advisors at Global Campus to discuss the key points needed to "Succeeding as an Online Learner". Open to all students. Registration is required so register today!
OCTOBER17

Commuter Center: Transfer Registration Workshop

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Zoom

Join the commuter center to learn about the new registration system, plan for Spring 2023, and get one-on-one advice from academic advisors.
OCTOBER17

Transfer week celebration - Pizza with IS3D! 

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

In-Person AD 201 

Visit AD 201 for a study break with pizza and other IS3D students!

OCTOBER18

Commuter Center: Transfer Registration Workshop

9:00 am to 10:00 am

In-Person ASU 210

Join the commuter center to learn about the new registration system, plan for Spring 2023, and get one-on-one advice from academic advisors.
OCTOBER18

Transfer Success Lunch & Learn SDSU Imperial Valley

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

In-Person at SDSU Imperial Valley

SDSU IV will visit the local community college, IVC, and provide a transfer student success panel for the IVC students to hear local success stories and learn more about transferring to SDSU IV.
OCTOBER18

Conduction Chats: S.T.E.M. Transfer Student Panel & Discussion

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

In-Person E-203E

Join the Center for Student Success in Engineering for our upcoming panel series: Conduction Chats!

We will have a panel discussion at each event that focuses on the transfer student and first-generation student experiences, with our featured panelist, Dr. Joaquin Camacho, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering.

OCTOBER19

Paint Talks - Building Community 

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Grass Area Near Turtle Pond 

Collaboration between the Black Transfer Student Support, Transfer Student Outreach Alliance student organization, and the Black Resource Center.

OCTOBER19

Plug into Weber Honors College: Honors Transfer Social Hour

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Administration 201 Patio

All current Honors transfer students are invited to plug into the Weber Honors College to mix and mingle with continuing and new transfer students. Stop by for pizza and activities, meet with your Honors support team, learn from other Honors students ways in which to enhance your academic experience and future professional goals.

OCTOBER19

Tau Sigma Study Session

4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Administration 201 Lounge

Tau Sigma National Honor Society members are invited to study alongside other members.

Light refreshments will be provided and members will be eligible to enter a drawing for a chance to win Tau Sigma merch!

Have questions about being a Tau Sigma member? Attend and connect with our Tau Sigma advisor.

OCTOBER20

Coffee with CAL

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

In-Person CAL 172

Join the College of Arts and Letters Student Success Center for some coffee and snacks! You'll meet your student success team, including key faculty and staff who can assist you to plug into resources that will enhance your academic experience.

OCTOBER21

Internship Takeoff for Transfers

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

In person in Career services (SSE 1200)

Transfer students: Learn how to find internships on and off campus! Free giveaways will be given to the first 25 students who attend. RSVP at least 1 day before the event

Hosted by: Office of Educational Opportunity Programs, Outreach, and Success and Career Services

OCTOBER21

Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS)

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm; Keynote 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

In-Person GMS Floor 3 with Keynote in GMCS324

Students from biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, psychology/public health will be presenting their research. There will be a Keynote Panel, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, with SDSU Alumni. LINK to FLYER
OCT18

Economic Crisis Response Team

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Calpulli Center Conference Room 4th Floor

Learn about basic needs resources available to students and how to reach out to get support when experiencing any economic, food, or housing crisis. Receive a free Subway gift card for East Commons Subway!
OCT18

GYN Orientation - Hosted by Wellbeing and Health Promotion at the Women's Resource Center

12:30 am - 1:30 pm

Women's Resource Center

Students can have all of their questions regarding birth control, contraceptives, sexual health and wellness, and exams answered in the space in an affirming environment tailored for detailed education!
OCT18

Career Essentials for Transfer Students and Planning for Summer 2022 Internships - Hosted by Christy Quiogue [Career Services]

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Zoom

Gain knowledge and insight on career resources for your professional development and learn how to best prepare for summer 2022 internships.
OCT18

Coffee Hour with Public Health Advisors and Student Peer Advisors - Hosted by Esmeralda Sanchez [College of Health and Human Services

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Zoom

Join the public health advisors and the public health SAS (students advising students) during their virtual coffee hour at 2 PM on Monday, October 18th to ask questions about your schedule, getting involved, planning for graduate school, general advice or anything else you may want to talk about. You will have the opportunity to hear from both an advisor and your peers!
OCT19

College of Arts & Letters Student Success Center Open House

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

CAL Student Success Center, Arts and Letters, 172

Stop by the CAL Student Success Center, meet your student success advisors, and learn ways in which to enhance your academic experience while preparing for your next chapter, whether it is graduate school or a career. Come by, share your stories, and learn about various CAL faculty and staff who were also once in your shoes. The first 10 participants each hour will receive a Transfer Student Outreach Alliance bag filled with treats to support your success!
OCT19

Upskilling Yourself - Hosted by Melissa Gonzales [Career Services]

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Zoom - Registration through Handshake

From the top resume mistakes to avoid, to the top ways of upskilling yourself, this interactive session will provide you with the tools to support your career success.
OCT19

Upskilling Yourself - Hosted by Melissa Gonzales [Career Services]

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Zoom - Registration through Handshake

From the top resume mistakes to avoid, to the top ways of upskilling yourself, this interactive session will provide you with the tools to support your career success.
OCT19

Center for the Advancement of Students in Academia (CASA) Programs Information Session - Hosted by Michelle Altemus & Thelma Chavez [College of Sciences]

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

SSW 2500 - Register Here

Transfer students in the College of Sciences and College of Engineering will learn about all of the student support programs available through the Center for the Advancement of Students in Academia (CASA). Hear from staff and current students about how we can help you accomplish your academic and professional goals.
OCT19

New Theatre Transfer Student Q & A - Hosted by Dr. Katie Turner [College of Professional Studies & Fine Arts]

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dramatic Arts 101

This meeting is for new transfer students in Theatre. It is an opportunity to check in with fellow students and with your faculty, meet peer advisors, hear from student orgs, and get all your questions answered!
OCT19

New Theatre Transfer Student Q & A - Hosted by Dr. Katie Turner [College of Professional Studies & Fine Arts]

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Dramatic Arts 101

This meeting is for new transfer students in Theatre. It is an opportunity to check in with fellow students and with your faculty, meet peer advisors, hear from student orgs, and get all your questions answered!
OCT20

Counseling and Social Change Minor/ Club: Information and enrollment session

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Zoom

Thinking about going into a helping profession? Do you want more skills in counseling? Want a resume booster? Or do you want to learn skills for personal health? Join us in a zoom session to learn how the CSC minor and club can help you in so many ways. Meet with our peer advisors who can help you enroll and schedule appointments with you.
OCT20

Preparation for Social Work and Gerontology Internship Process - Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Cosio [School of Social Work]

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Zoom

Come learn about how to prepare for and the eligibility requirements for the senior year social work and gerontology major internship processes from the School of Social Work Faculty Advisor, Jennifer Cosio.
OCT20

Lunch on the Lawn: Transfer Student Appreciation - Hosted by College of Education

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Lawn between Lamden Hall (previosly EBA) and North Education

Bring your lunch/snacks to the lawn between Lamden Hall and North Education and enjoy some time with your College of Education peers and academic advisors. There will be goody bags for transfer students!
OCT20

Public Health Undergraduate Success Forum

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

ZOOM ID: 813 8745 5514

Please join your SPH Director, Undergraduate Director, Faculty, and Staff for a one hour forum to help you stay successful in your public health bachelor's program.

  • Meet your faculty and get tips for connecting with your instructors
  • Get advice for Spring 2022 registration
    Learn how to get involved on campus
  • Hear about research, internships, and other Area B opportunities
  • Sign up to speak with former students about grad school
  • Ask any questions about your degree or career
OCT20

Imperial Valley Campus - Transfer Student Community Service Info and Meet & Greet - Hosted by April Mazon & Henry Villegas [Student Affairs -IV Campus]

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Rollie Carillo Quad

This will be an in-person event open to all current transfer students. We will have community agencies tabling and offering students opportunities to volunteer to learn more about potential future careers in the area.

OCT20

CHHS Transfer Student Pizza & Game Night - Hosted by Claire Norberg [College of Health & Human Services]

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

In-person - Back patio at Oggi’s - Register Here

All CHHS transfer students (Gerontology, Kinesiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, Social Work, SLHS) are invited to meet up with fellow transfer students and the CHHS College Council for pizza and games

OCT21

Global Education Opportunities

10:00 am to 10:45 am

Zoom Registration

What are your global education opportunities at SDSU? What do you need to do to prepare and plan accordingly? Is an experience like this financially feasible? Yes! Hear from one of our Global Guides why international experiences are worth it.

We are excited to have you at our session!

OPEN TO ALL TRANSFERS

OCT21

Weber Honors College: Graduate School Information Session - Hosted by Michelle Knowlton [ Faculty Advancement & Student Success]

11:00 am to 12:00 pm 

Zoom

Have you thought about going to professional or graduate school, but don't know how to get started? Are you overwhelmed by the process of applying? Come join this session to learn more about how to start the process of selecting and applying to graduate schools! You'll learn how to identify which programs are best for you and start breaking down the process, including personal statements, letters of recommendation, exams, etc.

OPEN TO ALL TRANSFERS

OCT21

Transfer Week: Graduate School in Foods and Nutrition

11:00 am to 12:00 pm 

Zoom

Are you a foods and nutrition transfer student not sure how to prepare and apply for grad school? Check out the advisor-led graduate school information session specifically for foods and nutrition transfer students to get your questions answered!

OCT21

It’s Not Too Late: Getting Involved in Leadership & Clubs as a Transfer Student [SDSU Connects Program - SA - CD]

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Zoom

Presenting campus engagement opportunities, leadership programs and student organizations. Come, learn how to establish yourself as a campus leader!

OPEN TO ALL TRANSFERS

OCT21

Conduction Chats: S.T.E.M. Transfer Student Panel & Discussion - Hosted by Oscar Duran [College of Engineering]

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Register Here -E-203e

Join the Center for Success in Student Engineering for a panel of transfer students in S.T.E.M. at SDSU for a conversation about getting adjusted, opportunities, and best tips for success. Pizza will be provided.

OCT21

Tell Your Story: Movement Toward Radically Compassionate Leadership - Hosted by Dr. Lisa Gates and Andrew Mutsalklisana [College of Education]

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Zoom

All transfer and first-gen students are invited to join this session that empowers you to share your transfer/first-gen story. Let’s dismantle the linear path through education and learn from each other as an act of radical compassion and leadership in real time.

OPEN TO ALL TRANSFERS

OCT21

Transfer Week: Graduate School in Kinesiology

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Zoom

Are you a Kinesiology transfer student not sure how to prepare and apply for grad school? Check out the advisor-led graduate school information session specifically for kinesiology transfer students to get your questions answered!

OCT22

School of Public Affairs’ Transfer Student Mixer - Hosted by Nora Leyva [College of Professional Studies & Fine Arts]

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Adams Humanities South Deck (4th Floor) 

Criminal Justice and Public Administration transfer students are invited to join us to meet and interact with fellow CJ & PA transfer students, and faculty and staff. We will be hosting games and giving away prizes.

OCT22

All About the APIDA Center - Info Session & Q&A - Hosted by Kathleen Dang, APIDA Coordinator [ APIDA Center - SA-CD]

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Zoom

Welcome, Transfer Students! The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center is here for you! Come learn about our programs and support spaces! Build community and get all your questions answered. All are welcome!

OCT22

SDSU Women's Resource Center Open House

11:00 am to 4:00 pm

5121 Campanile Dr. San Diego, CA 92115

Visit to learn more about the resources the Women's Resource Center provides!

Attendees will have the opportunity to enter a giveaway to win free goodies!

OCT22

Transfer Student Outreach Alliance Student Organization

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Zoom

All transfer students are invited to join our transfer student leaders to learn about the organization, meet current officers and ways to get involved!

Previous SDSU National Transfer Student Week Partners

Special thanks to the following SDSU divisions, centers, programs, offices and services for their continued support of National Transfer Student Week, coordinated by the Transfer Student Success office in Faculty Advancement & Student Success.

  • Office of Evaluations
  • Analytical Studies and Institutional Research
  • Career Services
  • College of Arts & Letters Student Success Center
  • College of Education Office for Student Success
  • College of Engineering Success Center
  • College of Health & Human Services (Exercise & Nutrition Sciences)
  • College of Professional Studies & Fine Arts (Television, Theatre & Film)
    • School of Public Affairs
  • College of Sciences Student Success Center
  • Pride Center
  • Division of Student Affairs (Research & Assessment Office)
  • Early Assessment Program
  • Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT)
  • Enrollment Services
  • Fowler College of Business Success Center
  • International Student Center
  • Financial Center
  • Office of Educational Opportunity Programs, Outreach, and Success
  • Research & Assessment - Division of Student Affairs
  • Student Life & Leadership
  • Tau Sigma National Transfer Student Honor Society-Chapter 184
  • Transfer Student Outreach Alliance Student Organization
  • Veterans Center
  • Weber Honors College
  • Women's Resource Center