National Transfer Student Week Brings Community and Celebration to Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly Pomona will celebrate National Transfer Student Week Oct. 19-23 with events for transfer students and their supporters.
From scholarship workshops to a resource fair and hayrides at the Pumpkin Fest, NTSW offers transfer students a chance to learn and connect with peers and campus resources.
PolyTransfer, which launched in 2014 to support underserved, underrepresented and first-generation transfer students through coaching, academic support and programming, is marking its 12th year with this upcoming week’s events. Claire Luevanos, PolyTransfer’s senior coordinator, expressed that the team is excited to celebrate transfer students and hopes they take advantage of the events and resources throughout the week.
“Transfer students are a big part of what makes the Bronco community strong,” Luevanos said. “We hope every transfer student feels recognized and knows there are people and programs on campus that are invested in their success.”
Lylah Razo, a psychology senior and PolyTransfer Peer Mentor, said joining PolyTransfer helped her connect with the campus community. She encourages new transfer students to attend NTSW to meet peers and foster new friendships.
Erik Garcia, a PolyTransfer peer mentor and senior technology and operations management student encouraged transfer students to get involved in NTSW and have some fun amid midterms.
“Students should come out and get involved to make connections that really help you succeed,” said Garcia. “I am especially looking forward to the PolyTransfer Lounge Open House. It’s going to be fun time having everyone gather there and network. And there will be donuts, which is a great way to start the day.”
The official schedule of events for National Transfer Student Week can be found on CPP’s PolyTransfer website. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend the following events:
Oct. 19: First-Gen Forward: Celebrating the Journey, Building the Future
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Student Services Building 121 (West), MPR 1967/1969
Hosted by I Am First and PolyTransfer, this luncheon celebrates the journeys and achievements of first-generation transfer students.
Oct. 19: FLS Workshop: Exploring Scholarships
3 to 4 p.m., Student Services Building 121 (West), MPR 1967, and on Zoom
Learn to navigate the Scholarship Portal, write competitive scholarship essays and find campus writing resources.
Oct. 20: National Transfer Student Week Kickoff
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., University Quad
Visit a resource fair with campus programs and services, free food, giveaways, music and activities.
Oct. 20: Crafting and Conversations with USS and PolyTransfer
4 to 6 p.m., Bronco Student Center, Lyra
Join a crafting activity and meet staff from Undocumented Student Services and PolyTransfer.
Oct. 21: Maker Studio Visit
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., University Library, Maker Studio
Tour the space and see 3D printers, engravers, button makers and sewing machines. No experience necessary.
Oct. 21: FLS Workshop: Writing Winning Essays
3 to 4 p.m., Student Services Building 121 (West), MPR 1963 and on Zoom
Learn strategies for writing strong scholarship essays and discover campus resources.
Oct. 21: Navigating the Transfer Experience Together: Insights from CPP Students and Families
6 to 7 p.m., On Zoom
Hosted with the Office of New Student Programs and Family Engagement, this panel for parents, family members and supporters features current transfer students and their families sharing their experiences.
Oct. 22: PolyTransfer Lounge Open House: Donut Miss This!
9 to 11 a.m., Student Services Building 121, PolyTransfer Lounge, Room 1561
Enjoy donuts and refreshments and meet the PolyTransfer team!
Oct. 22: Speed Friending
2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Bronco Bookstore, Room 126
Meet fellow students through fast-paced conversations. Open to all current students.
Oct. 23: Transfer Night at the Pumpkin Fest
4 to 7 p.m., Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store
Enjoy a corn maze, petting farm, pumpkin patch, hayrides and food trucks. Open to current and prospective transfer students. Space is limited, secure your spot today!