On Monday, Oct. 24, Skyline College welcomed representatives from several four-year universities for its annual Transfer Day, creating an air of excitement for all students who were able to stop by.
Colleges from all over attended the event to provide information for the next crop of prospective Skyline transfer students and help answer those looming questions the transfer process raises. Over 25 universities made an appearance in the cafeteria with the resources for students regarding their school’s admission criteria.
Skyline’s Transfer Center has been putting the event together for several years to help students get one-on-one time with university representatives as well as introducing students to other schools that may offer additional/optional opportunities. Students at the event crowded the cafeteria taking notes at every table. Notepads, pens, and handouts were made available to students by many schools in attendance.
“It’s a great idea,” said Skyline student Edwin Morales about attending the event. “I’m at that point where I’m looking at my options more closely. Being able to get face time and hear about what they can offer keeps me motivated to do well.”
Transfer Day is traditionally held in the fall of every year around midterms and is geared toward students still undecided about which school is best for them. SFSU’s Student Outreach Representative, Doris Fendt, shared what information she felt was pertinent to prospective transfer students.
“My best piece of advice for students transferring anywhere is to know the facts,” said Fendt. “Community colleges put together events like this to provide those facts. Every university is different when making the decision to accept an applicant and this (event) allows prospective students to ask specifically what is expected from them before applying.”
Fendt went on to say that although the CSU schools may have general requirements, transferring requires more research, and regular counseling appointments are the best idea.
Dina Valdelomar, who graduated from Skyline and later went on to work at the Transfer Center, also shared her thoughts on the yearly event.
“It definitely helped me out when I attended,” said Valdelomar “It gives a chance for students to ask personal questions as well as get some alternative information they (universities) have on hand.” She also added, “More and more students are transferring and it’s beneficial to be able to clear some of those unanswered questions directly from the source.”
Skyline Counselor Eric Larson shared that sentiment and even went as far as obtaining some information
Skyline counselor Eric Larson shared that sentiment and even went
for himself. “They had information available that even counselors may not have,” said Larson. “I picked up some handouts myself to stay updated on what these schools were doing.”
The Transfer Center will also be organizing a Transfer Fair in the spring which will be geared more towards students considering private colleges.
To see a slideshow of pictures from Transfer Day, click here.
