National Transfer Student Week is an annual event that takes place the third week of October to celebrate transfer students and those who support them through their academic journey.
From October 19 through October 23, the Saddleback College Transfer Center will be highlighting key transfer resources and activities that support students preparing to transfer to 4-year universities. Please see below for a schedule of events and activities!
Did you know…
Of the 116 California Community Colleges, Saddleback College ranks 9th in transfers to the University of California and 20th in transfers to the California State University.
Can you guess which campuses Saddleback students are transferring to? Here are some of our top universities:
Here are our Top 5 UC Campuses:
- UC Irvine
- UCLA
- UC San Diego
- UC Santa Barbara
- UC Berkeley
Here are our Top 5 CSU Campuses:
- CSU Fullerton
- CSU Long Beach
- San Diego State University
- CSU San Marcos
- Cal Poly Pomona
Schedule of Activities
Monday, October 19
- Start celebrating National Transfer Student Week by visiting the Transfer Center in Gateway (GW) 287 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to learn about resources and workshops available, and pick up your Transfer shirt (while supplies last)!
Tuesday, October 20
- Transfer Tuesdays! Calling all faculty, classified professionals, and administrators: we’d love to see you represent your alma mater! Please consider wearing your alumni gear today! Showing students where you went to college can help students explore their transfer options.
- Applying to Cal State for Fall 2027? Attend a CSU Application Workshop today from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in GW 224 to review the application and important dates and deadlines. Sign up online or contact the Transfer Center at 949-582-4328.
Wednesday, October 21
- Are you interested in teaching grades K-12 in California? Attend a Teaching Information Seminar from 12 to 1 pm via Zoom. Learn about the CSET, CBEST, Teaching Credentials, classes you can take at Saddleback, and more! Sign up online or contact the Transfer Center at 949-582-4328.
Thursday, October 22
- Applying to the University of California for Fall 2027? Attend a UC Application Workshop today from 3 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom to review the application and important dates and deadlines. Sign up online or contact the Transfer Center at 949-582-4328.
- Attend UCLA’s PIQ Workshop for Transfer Applicants today from 4 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Sign up through UCLA here.
Friday, October 23
- Transfer Act of Kindness. Do you know a transfer student who deserves to be recognized? Or a “Transfer Champion”, someone who has gone above and beyond to support transfer students? Send them a shout-out with a Transfer Act of Kindness. Please submit your Shout-Out here, and the Transfer Center will send them a message letting them know they were recognized.