CPP to Celebrate National Transfer Student Week and 10-Year Anniversary of PolyTransfer
From Oct. 21 to 25, Cal Poly Pomona will recognize National Transfer Student Week, an annual celebration of our vibrant transfer student community.
Throughout the week, students can explore valuable resources tailored for transfers, including opportunities to connect with campus organizations, learn about financial literacy and career planning topics, and have some fun during midterms season. PolyTransfer has collaborated with multiple programs, including ASI, the Career Center, I Am First, the Maker’s Studio, Study Abroad, and T.R.E.E., for this year’s events.
This year’s celebration also marks PolyTransfer’s 10-year anniversary. Founded in 2014 by Terri Gomez, now provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, the program aims to support underserved, underrepresented, and first-generation transfer students. Students can access one-on-one coaching, academic support, and intentional programming focused on a successful transition to CPP. Nearly 51 percent of all California State University graduates start at a community college before transferring to complete their degree, and 35 percent of CPP’s student population are transfers.
“Dr. Gomez’s vision to create a transfer-receptive culture continues to drive our work,” said Cecilia Santiago-González, associate vice president of Student Success. “I am incredibly proud to know that many students have benefitted from PolyTransfer in the last 10 years, and to see our transfer student population thrive.”
Dora Lee, assistant vice president of academic engagement and success, oversees the PolyTransfer team of staff and student ambassadors. Under her leadership, CPP has received multiple grants to increase the number of community college students who choose transfer pathways and make the transfer process attainable.
“Over the years, we’ve expanded our reach and built a pipeline to make earning a 4-year degree possible,” Lee said. “Hosting National Transfer Student Week each year is an awesome way to celebrate that hard work. I am really proud of what both the team and our students have been able to achieve.”
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to join the following events. You can find more information on the PolyTransfer website or MyBAR.
Day 1 - Monday, October 21
- I Am First Mingle
Noon to 1:30 p.m., University Housing Service Multipurpose Room (Building 52-100 - Movie Night with the Pride Center
5 to 7 p.m., University Plaza
- Graduate School 101 Workshop
10 a.m. to noon, Bronco Student Center, Ursa Minor - National Transfer Student Week Celebration & 10-Year Anniversary
Noon to 2 p.m., Bronco Commons - Paint Night Social with PolyTransfer and ASI
5 to 7 p.m., Bronco Student Center, Ursa Minor
- Resume and Cover Letter Workshop with the Career Center
11 a.m. to noon, University Library, room 1808 - Loteria with César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education
4 to 5 p.m., University Housing Service Multipurpose Room (Building 52, room 100)
Day 4 - Thursday, October 24
- Transfers Abroad: Study Abroad Information Session
3 to 4 p.m., Building 5, room 106 - Understanding Your Credit Score Workshop
6 to 7 p.m., Zoom
Day 5 - Friday, October 25
- Maker’s Studio
Noon to 2 p.m., Maker’s Studio in University Library - Pumpkin Decorating
5 to 7 p.m., University Housing Service Multipurpose Room (Building 52, room 100)