TRANSFER CENTER Services and RESOURCES
The Transfer Centers throughout RCCD provides a great deal of services, resources, programs, and information to students who are interested in transferring to a college/university. These services and resources include:
SERVICES
- Information on transfer requirements and major preparation.
- Counseling appointments with university representatives.
- RCC counselors, university representatives, and staff can assist students in exploring majors and determining what college/university is the best fit.
- Visits to four-year colleges and universities (UC's, CSU's, and Private/Independent schools) that are sponsored and coordinated by the Transfer Center.
- Resource library that includes university and college catalogs.
- Computer access to utilize internet resources, complete college/university applications, and view college/university information online.
- Transfer Workshops focusing on the UC/CSU application process, the UC Personal Statement (Essay), Financial Aid for transfer students, and Steps to Becoming a Teacher (K-12)
- Transfer Fairs are coordinated by the Transfer Center every Fall and Spring term.
where over 35 university representatives visit our campus to speak to students and to answer questions.
- A Transfer Recognition Ceremony is held every spring term to recognize students who have successfully fulfilled the transfer requirements and transferred to a four-year college/university.
RESOURCES
- Resource library that includes college and college/university catalogs, brochures, and handouts
- Books and college handouts to assist in major and college/university campus selection
- Computer programs to conduct career, major and college/university exploration
- Collection of paper based and on-line resources that assist students in understanding how course credits at Riverside Community College can be applied when transferred to a four-year college/university, or vice versa.
- Guides and handbooks providing information on financial aid and scholarships
- Internet access for online admissions applications
- Transfer major sheets that explain what courses must be completed for certain majors and colleges/universities
- Monthly calendar of events/workshops/university representatives in the Transfer center
Guidance 46: Introduction to the Transfer Process
This course includes an in-depth exploration of transfer requirements, admission procedures, requirements for majors, and financial aid opportunities. The information learned will enable students to make informed choices on majors, four-year institutions and in academic planning.
Choices
This is interactive computer software that gives college students a chance to see into their future and recognize the importance of their personal and academic decisions.
*This software can only be utilized and accessed by visiting one of the Transfer Centers.
EUREKA
This website provides a great deal of information about careers, academic preparation needed to enter into a certain field, and duties and responsibilities. This is also a helpful resource to assist students in selecting a college/university in the country based on their major. In addition, EUREKA has information about scholarships and provides an on-line personality assessment.
*A site ID code is required for access to this program. Contact or visit one of the RCCD's Transfer Centers to obtain the site ID code.
http://www.eureka.org/
