Black Transfer Student Success Conference
Welcome to the SDSU
Gus & Emma Thompson Black Resource Center
Black Transfer Student Success Conference!
Friday, October 3, 2025
10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
San Diego State University
The Black Transfer Student Success Conference aims to connect with community colleges and prospective Black transfer students by featuring a keynote speaker, workshops and sessions focused on the admission process, campus resources and community building. This year’s theme is Sankofa: Looking to the past to build a better future. Enjoy the food and performances, plus take advantage of the opportunity to network with different departments and student organizations across campus.
This event is in partnership with the Black Transfer Club, Educational Opportunity Programs, Outreach and Success (EOPOS), Office of Admissions, Enrollment Services, and the CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP). Funded/Sponsored by the SDSU Student Success Fee.
BTSS Conference Agenda
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Registration
Light Refreshments
Mingle
10:30-11:35 a.m.
Welcome and Keynote Speaker
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Noon-1 p.m.
Black Excellence Tour (60) & EOPOS Campus Tour (50)
(pre assigned)
12:40-2:20 p.m.
Lunch
Black Transfer Student Success Alumni Panel: Kiara Henry, Monique Holbert, Zenas Crawley, Jade Mahaney, Nick Martin, & Damian Jennings
(Moderated by Paris Wilson) Resource Fair/Tabling
2:30-3:15 p.m.
2:30-3:30 p.m.
EOPOS Campus Tour (pre assigned)
3:25-4:10 p.m.
4:15-4:30 p.m.
Closing Words, Affirmation
Workshops
Transfer Tool Kit 101
Presenters: Enoch Ampofo, Busola Ayiloge, Heavin Richard, Paris Wilson, Chase Durkee, Alexa Berry,
Cece Church, Myles Reed
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Theatre
Department/Organization: Black Transfer Club (1)
Transfer Tool Kit 101 will give students practical tips for making the most of their time at SDSU. We’ll cover things like applying for housing early, finding community on campus, looking into community college scholarships, building connections, and exploring job opportunities. This session is meant to provide real, useful advice to help transfer students feel supported and prepared.
Transfer Admissions Presentation
Presenters: Julie Alayza
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Park Boulevard
Department/Organization: Office of Admissions (1)
Join your SDSU Transfer Counselor and learn about majors, transfer requirements, student life, financial aid, and more!
Project Rebound
Presenters: Sarah Polanco, David Durand, Stephanie Majsterski, Maverick Rosales
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Pride Suite
Department/Organization: Project Rebound
Project Rebound works with formerly incarcerated prospective students to pursue higher education pathways leading to matriculation onto San Diego State University’s campus In collaboration with community colleges, regional jails and prisons, reentry facilities, transitional housing centers, and California’s Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).
"I Am Because We Are": Scholarship, Community, and Excellence in Africana Studies
Presenters: Charmane Perry and Taharka Adé
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Templo Mayor
Department/Organization: Africana Studies
In this presentation, we will discuss the history of Africana Studies as a discipline, its significance to contemporary issues, the importance of students as central to our discipline, and the way Africana Studies can be used to further one's future career and aspirations.
EOP, Outreach & Success Admissions Process
Presenters: Deniece Hasson
Time: 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Location: Theatre
Department/Organization: EOPOS
The Office of Educational Opportunity Programs, Outreach and Success (EOPOS) at San Diego State University seeks to educate, empower, and motivate students and their loved ones from historically underserved and underrepresented communities by providing innovative recruitment, transitional and retention services to attain a university degree. Join us to learn more about our programs, services, and the admissions process.
Transfer Admissions Presentation
Presenters: Julie Alayza
Time: 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Location: Park Boulevard
Department/Organization: Office of Admissions (2)
Join your SDSU Transfer Counselor and learn about majors, transfer requirements, student life, financial aid, and more!
Black Life at SDSU
Presenters: Enoch Ampofo, Ezinne Igwe, Milan Abdalla, Nevaeha Crisp, Jaleah Perry, Kerracyn Manley,
Eliana Fassil, Meron Assamene, Alina Lewis, Ife Fane, Torrance White
Time: 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Location: Pride Suite
Department/Organization: Afrikan Student Union (1)
The Afrikan Student Union (ASU) serves as the umbrella for all Black student organizations at SDSU, creating unity and collaboration across campus. In this presentation, ASU will cover the Black orgs, resources, and programs that support students, giving insight into the vibrant community at SDSU and the opportunities that prepare Black students for success during college and beyond graduation.
Financial Aid & Scholarships at SDSU
Presenters: Elisa Moncrief
Time: 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Location: Templo Mayor
Department/Organization: Financial Aid (1)
Learn about how aid awards are determined, applying for financial aid, types of financial aid, loan types, scholarships and the Cost of Attendance at SDSU.
Transfer Tool Kit 101
Presenters: Enoch Ampofo, Busola Ayiloge, Heavin Richard, Paris Wilson, Chase Durkee, Alexa Berry,
Cece Church, Myles Reed
Time: 3:25 - 4:10 p.m.
Location: Theatre
Department/Organization: Black Transfer Club (2)
Transfer Tool Kit 101 will give students practical tips for making the most of their time at SDSU. We’ll cover things like applying for housing early, finding community on campus, looking into community college scholarships, building connections, and exploring job opportunities. This session is meant to provide real, useful advice to help transfer students feel supported and prepared.
Transfer Admissions Presentation
Presenters: Julie Alayza
Time: 3:25 - 4:10 p.m.
Location: Park Boulevard
Department/Organization: Office of Admissions (3)
Join your SDSU Transfer Counselor and learn about majors, transfer requirements, student life, financial aid, and more!
Black Life at SDSU
Presenters: Enoch Ampofo, Ezinne Igwe, Milan Abdalla, Nevaeha Crisp, Jaleah Perry, Kerracyn Manley,
Eliana Fassil, Meron Assamene, Alina Lewis, Ife Fane, Torrance White
Time: 3:25 - 4:10 p.m.
Location: Pride Suite
Department/Organization: Afrikan Student Union (1)
The Afrikan Student Union (ASU) serves as the umbrella for all Black student organizations at SDSU, creating unity and collaboration across campus. In this presentation, ASU will cover the Black orgs, resources, and programs that support students, giving insight into the vibrant community at SDSU and the opportunities that prepare Black students for success during college and beyond graduation.
Financial Aid & Scholarships at SDSU
Presenters: Elisa Moncrief
Time: 3:25 - 4:10 p.m.
Location: Templo Mayor
Department/Organization: Financial Aid (2)
Learn about how aid awards are determined, applying for financial aid, types of financial aid, loan types, scholarships and the Cost of Attendance at SDSU.
Mission
Black Transfer Student Support (BTSS) is a program committed to serving students who have transferred from a community college or other universities. 3 Pillars: I. Community Building II. Networking III. Academic and Career Resources
Vision
BTSS is committed to ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for transfer students by creating opportunities for community building, networking and academic and professional growth. Students will have the opportunity to connect with other transfer students, SDSU faculty and staff and receive relevant resources to support their academic and career paths.
