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Transfer Day 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Information for Faculty & Staff

You never know, you might be the one to inspire that student to attend a university!

Students need to know that Ohlone faculty and staff believe in them and want to see them succeed. Transferring and earning their bachelor’s degree is one of the ways our students can achieve success.

So…

Check out the Questions & Answers below for details about Transfer Day and the ways you can encourage students to attend this event so they can see if transfer is the right choice for them!

Q. What is Transfer Day?

Transfer Day is the annual college fair for current Ohlone College students. Over 40 colleges and universities across the U.S. representing various programs attend Transfer Day so you can gather information about academic programs, admission requirements, and student life.

Q. Where and when is Transfer Day?

Transfer Day 2011 is on Wednesday, September 28, 2011!

Schedule for Transfer Day 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Time Location Event / Description
10:00am - 1:00pm Building 7, first floor lobby, Fremont campus Transfer Day Information Fair - Meet university reps and gather information about admissions requirements, program, student life, and more!
2:00pm - 3:00pm Room 8206, Building 8, second floor, Fremont campus

Financial Aid Basics for University Transfer Students - Join Ohlone Counselor, Brenda Reynoso, for a workshop on financial aid for the transfer student. Topics covered include:

  • What is financial aid and why apply for aid?
  • Do I apply for financial aid after I’ve been admitted to the university? (The answer is no, so come find out why.)
  • Understanding your financial aid award/package

Additional transfer workshops occur throughout the year covering a wide variety of topics! Visit the Transfer Events Calendar for the full schedule!

Q. How can I support Transfer Day?

  • On Tuesdays…

    … wear t-shirts (Yes, We Love T-Shirt Tuesdays!) with a university logo in September, and especially on Transfer Day!

  • Make an Announcement…

    …or invite a Transfer Center staff/volunteer to visit your class and give the pitch! Contact Frances Fon at (510) 659-6241 or ffon@ohlone.edu.

  • Take 5…

    … or 10 minutes to share about your own university and/or transfer experience.

  • Prepare Your Students…

    … to get the most out of Transfer Day.

    Help them understand essential questions to ask with regards to programs in your field. A list of Suggested Questions to Ask (PDF) is available to you as a tool; coach them on making a good first impression; point out the students' Transfer Day web page, which they can use to prepare for Transfer Day; encourage them to have fun and attend Transfer Day even if they may not know to where to transfer.

  • Bring Your Class

    … to Transfer Day or offer extra credit for an oral presentation on their findings from the day.

  • Volunteer…

    … Flex Credit is available! Contact Frances Fon at ffon@ohlone.edu or (510) 659-6241.

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