Transfer Student Success summit
8th Annual Transfer Student Success Summit
Division of Academic Affairs
June 10-13, 2024
The purpose of this week is to:
- Connect transfer students to administrators, faculty and staff across campus
- Share opportunities, including internships, research, international experiences, leadership, and scholarships
- Introduce transfer students to various advising tools and what to expect for new student orientation
- Build community among our transfer student population
New Fall 2024 Transfer Students at SDSU and the Imperial Valley Campus are welcome
to attend any or all virtual sessions. All sessions are free and will complement information
you receive at New Transfer Student Orientation.
To register for August 2024 New Transfer Student Orientation visit the orientation
website or email [email protected]
7th Annual Transfer Student Success Summit
Becoming a Leader at SDSU: Finding Your Why
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by Dr. Lisa Gates, College of Education
This interactive session involves students in the process of identifying the meaning of leadership. Students will explore the purpose for their time at SDSU and beyond and share that with their colleagues. Strategies for exploring their “why” and how they can live that out at SDSU will be presented.
After attending this session, students will:
- Reflect on the embodied view of leadership
- Explore and identify their purpose for being at SDSU
- Identify programs and strategies that will help them pursue their “why”
Open to all majors!
Dean of Students Office: Resources and Support
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by Dr. Randall Timm, Dean of Students and Vice President for Campus, Christine Molina, Assistant Dean of Students for Co-Curricular Programs and Student Support, & Eunice Flores, Assistant Director, Center for Commuter Life
Open to all majors!
Career Essentials for Transfer Students
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by SDSU's Career Services
Open to all majors!
Community Engagement and Action Research as Empowerment
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by Dr. Megan Welsh, Adriana Rios, and Rebekah O’Donnell
Open to all majors!
College of Arts and Letters Tips for Engagement and Success
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by Michelle Lenoue
Meet the CAL transfer student liaison and learn about resources and opportunities to enhance your educational experience at SDSU and prepare you for life after graduation, whether it is graduate school or a career. We will discuss tips and strategies for a smooth transition to SDSU and unique opportunities for CAL students in undergraduate research and other co-curricular activities.
Apartment Hunting 101
Zoom - Registration Required
Navigating housing, rental leases, tenant rights, and moving homes
Presented by Alfredo Montes, ECRT and Esther Rodriguez, EOPOS
Open to all majors!
Advising Resources and Tools for Transfer Success
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by Brenda Diaz, Student Success Advisor & Gabriela Ibarra Aspe, Student Success Coordinator
Presenters will share information regarding transfer timeline, course planning, understanding your degree evaluation, and the various resources offered at the university
By participating in this zoom session, students will:
- Gain knowledge on how to read their degree evaluation repot (DARS)
- Understand the different university requirements needed for graduation
- Be informed of the various resources offered by the university
Open to all majors!
Preparing for Graduate School
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by Jacqueline Toy, M.S., Associate Director, Weber Honors College
This presentation covers the important steps of preparing for and applying to graduate school, as well as basics of funding graduate studies.
By participating in this zoom session, students will:
- Identify the benefits of applying to graduate school
- Understand how to find the best fit for graduate studies
- Gain knowledge on how to prepare and apply to graduate school
- Learn basic ways to fund graduate studies
Open to all majors!
Transfer Student Outreach Alliance Student Organization
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by TSOA Leaders, Alexandria Ramseier, Hannah Do, & Brett Torres
This session is run by the student board of Transfer Student Organization Alliance (TSOA). TSOA is a student-run organization at San Diego State University. Founded in 2016, our mission is to provide outreach and mentorship by promoting scholarship, community service, leadership, study abroad, and research opportunities for San Diego State University transfer students and community college students in San Diego County.
By participating in this session, students will:
- Meet the TSOA President and TSOA staff advisor
- Hear about future TSOA goals and plans
- Learn how to stay connected with the student organization
Open to all majors!
Review all available recordings in our Transfer Student Success Summit presentation
6th Annual Transfer Student Success Summit
Becoming a Leader at SDSU: Finding Your Why
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by Dr. Lisa Gates, College of Education
An interactive session where students have an opportunity to learn about leadership
and their why
Open to all majors!
Career Services: Internship Engagement
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by SDSU's Career Services
Open to all majors!
Introduction to Library Services and Resources
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by Gloria Rhodes, Associate Librarian, Outreach and Diversity Initiatives
Open to all majors!
Engineering Student Engagement (and other success tips)
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by the Center for Student Success in Engineering
Open to all Engineering Majors!
Introduction to Advising Tools: Preparing for New Student Orientation
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by Brenda Diaz, Student Success Advisor & Gabriela Ibarra Aspe, Graduate Student Peer Advisor
Open to all majors!
Service Learning and Community Engagement
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by Dr. Jennifer Felner and Dr. Madison Swayne
Open to all majors!
Introduction to Undergraduate Research
Zoom - Registration Required
Presented by Dr. Alicia Kinoshita, Director of Undergraduate Research
Open to All Majors
Transfer Student Panel: Transfer Success at SDSU with Campus Engagement Experiences
Zoom - Registration Required
Facilitated by Brenda Diaz, Student Success Staff Advisor, Graduate Student and former
Transfer Student
Panelists:
Gabriela Ibarra Aspe, School Counseling
Alan Castro, Psychology, IVC Representative
Brett Torres, Management Information Systems
Jeanette Espinoza, BioChemistry
Hannah Do, International Business: Japanese
Open to all majors!
Congratulations and welcome Fall 2024 new transfer students!