Transfer Day 2009
Information for Faculty and Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
10:00am - 3:15pm
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 2009 is happening on Tuesday, October 13, 2009!
Here is the schedule for the day:
| Time | Location | Event / Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 1:00pm | Building 7, first floor, Fremont campus | University Information Fair - Meet university reps and gather information about admissions requirements, program, student life, and more! |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Room 6104, Building 6, first floor, Fremont campus | University Panel Q&A Brown Bag Session - What is the difference between a CSU, UC, and Private College? What type of financial assistance is available to help me attend college? Bring your lunch and attend this session to ask your questions! Not sure what to ask? Check out these suggested Univ Panel Questions (PDF)! Panelists include:
|
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Room 6104, Building 6, first floor, Fremont campus | Early Care and Education Session - Join Mills College and CSU East Bay for a session on educational and career opportunities in early childhood studies. |
| 2:15pm - 3:15pm | Room 3101, Building 3, first floor, Fremont campus | UCLA Information Session - Join Amanda Eversmann, Admissions Counselor for the University of California, Los Angeles, and learn more about UCLA’s programs, opportunities! Bring your questions and obtain tips for applying to UCLA! |
Numerous transfer workshops occur throughout the year to help students make informed decisions about transfer options and prepare well for the admissions process. Just 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 through October, 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 Ext. 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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