RCC Welcomes STEM Students Back with Spring 2025 Welcome Back Week

Riverside City College (RCC) is excited to kick off the Spring 2025 semester with STEM Welcome Back Week, a series of events designed to connect students with valuable resources, transfer opportunities, and research prospects. Taking place from March 3-7, 2025, the event will be hosted at RCC’s STEM Engagement Center and MESA Center (MLK 306 & MLK 222).

Throughout the week, students will have the chance to engage with transfer representatives from the University of California, Riverside (UCR), California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), and California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). These workshops will provide insight into transfer pathways and summer research opportunities within STEM fields.

Key highlights include:

• UCR Transfer Workshop – Learn about research opportunities in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
• CSUSB Transfer Workshop – Gain insight into the transfer process and STEM programs.
• CSUF Transfer Workshop – Connect with representatives from the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
• Open House at the STEM Engagement Center & MESA Center – Explore STEM resources and study spaces.
• Opportunity Drawing – Students who attend at least three events will be eligible for prize drawings on the final day.

he Spring 2025 STEM Welcome Back Week is led by RCC’s STEM Connect, in collaboration with the STEM Engagement Center and MESA Center, ensuring that students are equipped with the tools and knowledge they need for academic and career success.