National Transfer Student Week

Hosted collaboratively by I Am First and PolyTransfer, The First-Gen Forward: Celebrating the Journey, Building the Future luncheon brings together first-generation transfer students in a powerful celebration of identity, resilience, and achievement. This uplifting gathering spotlights the diverse journeys and success stories of first-generation transfer students at Cal Poly Pomona, creating a space for reflection, connection, and inspiration. 

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Need help paying for college? Want an alternative to student loans? Come learn about the many scholarship opportunities available at CPP. In this workshop, we will explore the Scholarship Portal, review the scholarship essay writing process, provide helpful tips to write competitive scholarship essays, and highlight campus writing assistance resources.

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Celebrate transfer students at Cal Poly Pomona!
Join us for a fun and informative Resource Fair featuring campus programs, services, and opportunities designed to support your journey. Connect, explore, and celebrate National Transfer Student Week with us! There will be fun activities, free food, giveaways, music,and much more!

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Crafting & Conversations with USS and PolyTransfer provides transfer students with an opportunity to connect, build community, and learn about campus resources in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us for a fun crafting activity, meaningful conversations, and the chance to engage with staff from Undocumented Student Services and PolyTransfer while meeting fellow transfer students.

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Curious about creative technology and hands-on innovation? Come explore the Maker Studio with PolyTransfer! Students will get an exclusive tour of the space and learn about the exciting equipment available to bring your ideas to life — including 3D printers, engravers, button makers, sewing machines, and much more.

Whether you're into design, engineering, crafting, or just want to try something new, this is a great opportunity to discover tools and resources that can support your creativity and academic journey.

No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity!

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Writing Winning Essays explores the scholarship essay writing process and provides practical strategies for crafting strong, competitive essays. Participants will learn helpful writing tips and discover campus resources available to support their scholarship and application success.

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Join PolyTransfer and the Office of New Student Programs & Family Engagement for an engaging virtual panel designed for parents, family members, and supporters of transfer students. During this session, attendees will hear directly from current Cal Poly Pomona transfer students and their family members/supporters as they share their experiences navigating the transfer journey. Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities transfer students encounter, discover campus resources available to support student success, and gain practical strategies for providing meaningful encouragement and support throughout your student's time at CPP.

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Donut Miss This! Stop by the PolyTransfer Lounge for a special open house during National Transfer Student Week. Enjoy donuts and refreshments, connect with fellow transfer students, meet the PolyTransfer team, and learn about the resources available to support your success at CPP. 

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Looking to meet new people and build genuine connections on campus? Join us for Speed Friending, a fast-paced, fun way to interact with fellow students!

This event is open to all current students and offers a welcoming space to engage in meaningful conversations about life goals, identity-shaping experiences, and quirky, random questions that help you get to know others better.

It’s also a great opportunity to practice social skills in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Come connect, share, and make new friends!

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Join us for a fun evening at Cal Poly Pomona’s Transfer Pumpkin Fest, kicking-off National Transfer Student Week!  

This is an event specially designed for current CPP transfer students and prospective transfer students--and we want YOU to be a part of it! The Transfer Pumpkin Fest will offer a fun-filled evening with activities such as: corn maze, petting farm, pumpkin patch, hayride, food trucks and more! 

RSVP NOW to secure your spot, as space is limited!