Supporting Transfers:
Resources Available at UC
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Academics
Transfer Student Centers
Orientations
Housing
Organizations
Recreation
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Transfer Student Centers
Always Ready
Most UC campuses have a
Transfer Student Center that
provides resources to aid in your
transition to the university.
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Discuss your academic goals
and figure out your plan
towards graduation.
Utilize the different computer
labs, study space, or lounge
areas in between classes.
Find opportunities and
activities that are for transfer
students only.
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Visit a Center
Feel free to stop by and
check out the wonderful
resources provided at
transfer center like these:
UCLA
Bruin Resource Center
UC Irvine
Transfer Student Center
UC Merced
Bright Success Center
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Orientations
Transfer-focused
Enjoy day-long transfer orientation
programs that will bring you one
step closer to becoming a student
of the UC system.
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Tour the campus, check out
where transfer students will be
living, and learn the history
behind every tradition.
Understand what is expected
of the students academically
before starting the upcoming
year.
Introduce yourself to future
classmates, roommates, staff
and faculty members.
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Getting Prepared
Learn everything you need
to know about your campus
with specifically tailored
transfer orientations like the
following:
UC Riverside
Highlander Orientation
UC Berkeley
CalSO
UC Irvine
Transfer Success
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Housing
A Second Home
UC campuses provide on
campus transfer housing with all
the bells and whistles.
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Guaranteed housing for your
first year at UC.
Included with your housing
are amazing amenities
without the stress of paying
bills.
Eat at conveniently located
dining halls and markets.
Lounge or study in the
multiple common rooms
within your housing complex.
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Assisted Living
UC campuses also provide on
campus transfer housing that
caters to your family lifestyle.
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Assisted housing is
provided at several UC
campuses for those who
need housing for their
loved ones, whether it be
spouse or children.
Services child day-care
programs are provided
when available.
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Organizations
Involve Yourself
Transfer students can get
involved with big projects and join
nationally ranked organizations.
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Start a new organization
and lead others to follow
your vision.
Participate in the student
body and making decisions
that will make a positive
impact.
Attend social or serviceorientated events and meet
new friends in between.
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Transfer Associations
Several campuses have
special transfer organizations
that plan special events and
activities just for transfers.
UC San Diego
All Campus Transfer
Association
UC Berkeley
Re-entry and Transfer
Student Association
UCLA
Transfer Student Alliance
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Recreation
Get Active
Our campuses promote living an
active lifestyle. Dance, rockclimbing, or even surfing, the UC
system has it all.
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Discover something new
and exciting with
recreational classes.
Practice your favorite sport
leisurely or train with a team
and compete against other
universities.
Opportunities vary
depending on availability
and location of campus.
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Questions
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Helpful Links
UC Berkeley CalSO: http://calso.berkeley.edu/c-transfer.html
UC Berkeley Transfer Re-entry and Student Parent Center: http://trsp.berkeley.edu/
UC Davis Transfer Housing: http://www.housing.ucdavis.edu/prospective/transfers/2014/
UC Davis Transfer Student Center: http://success.ucdavis.edu/trv/
UC Irvine Transfer Student Center: http://www.transfercenter.uci.edu/
UC Irvine Transfer Success: http://www.orientation.uci.edu/index.php?type=transfers#transfers
UCLA Bruin Resource Center: http://www.transfers.ucla.edu/
UCLA Transfer Student Alliance: http://www.transfers.ucla.edu/transfer_resources.html
UC Merced Calvin E. Bright Success Center: http://learning.ucmerced.edu/
UC Merced Transfer Admissions: http://admissions.ucmerced.edu/transfer-requirements
UC Riverside Highlander Orientation: http://transferorientation.ucr.edu/
UC Riverside Transfer Admissions: http://admissions.ucr.edu/Home/transfer
UC San Diego All Campus Transfer Association: http://transfer.ucsd.edu/
UC San Diego The Village: http://hdh.ucsd.edu/thevillage/
UC Santa Barbara Manzanita Village: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/community/transfer-student
UC Santa Barbara Transfer Admissions: http://admissions.sa.ucsb.edu/applying/transfer
UC Santa Cruz Transfer Admissions: http://admissions.ucsc.edu/apply/transfer-students/
UC Santa Cruz Transfer Community: http://housing.ucsc.edu/transfer/
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