Transfer Tool Kit 101

Presenters: Xochitl Neely, Biko Hollie, Nati Mesfin, Anthony Gaytan, Caleb Bryant, Aaron Awittor, Ismail Ali, Kai Willis, and Bela Lopez
Time: 11:40 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
Location: Theatre
Department/Organization: Black Transfer Club (1)

Transfer Toolkit 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: 11:40 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
Location: Park Boulevard
Department/Organization: Office of Admissions (1)

We will discuss student life, transfer admissions requirements and pathways, costs of attendance, and more.

Project Rebound: You Got In. Now What? Navigating the Hidden Curriculum of the University

Presenters: Yvonne Hernandez Friedman, Ph.D.
Time: 11:40 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
Location: Pride Suite
Department/Organization: Project Rebound

Getting admitted to a university is a major accomplishment—but admission is only the beginning. Universities have an unwritten “hidden curriculum”: how to build relationships with faculty and staff, ask for help, find opportunities, understand who makes decisions, advocate for yourself, recover when something goes wrong, and develop a network of people who can help you reach your goals.

For transfer students, there is often less time to figure these systems out. This interactive workshop will help Black transfer students identify the people, resources, relationships, and strategies they need to move from simply attending the university to fully navigating and benefiting from it. Participants will leave with a personalized University Navigation Map identifying their academic, personal, professional, and community support networks and specific actions they can take during their first semester.

Transfer Athletics & Eligibility

Presenters: DJ Bryant & Michael Pruchnicki
Time: 11:40 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
Location: Templo Mayor
Department/Organization: Aztec Student Athlete Support Services 

We will review the transfer process for student-athletes, including how transferring from one institution to another can impact academic and athletic eligibility. We will discuss what coursework, credits, and requirements may or may not transfer, how transfer credits are evaluated, and the importance of understanding NCAA and institutional eligibility requirements. We will also cover key considerations student-athletes should be aware of when transferring and how academic progress can affect their ability to compete.

Black Life at SDSU

Presenters: Rachael Stewart, Ed.D.
Time: 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Theatre
Department/Organization: Gus and Emma Thompson Black Resource Center 

Come learn about the Black community at SDSU and the resources available.

EOP, Outreach & Success Admissions Process

Presenters: Deniece Hasson
Time: 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Park Boulevard
Department/Organization: EOP, Outreach and Success

This presentation will review the EOP admissions process as well as the programs and services available to EOP students.

Finding Your Sisterhood: Building Community, Confidence & Belonging at SDSU

Presenters: Nicole Okoli, Myn’que Roundtree
Time: 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Pride Suite
Department/Organization: Student African American Sisterhood (SAAS)

This interactive 45-minute workshop will focus on helping Black transfer students feel connected, supported, and confident at SDSU. Participants will learn about finding their community, building a strong support system, getting involved without feeling overwhelmed, and becoming more comfortable navigating a new campus. The workshop will also introduce Student African American Sisterhood (SAAS) and the opportunities we provide through sisterhood, empowerment, academic and community support, service, and events. Participants will take part in a “My SDSU Sisterhood Map” activity where they identify their people, campus resources, personal goals, and ways they want to get involved. The goal is for students to leave feeling more confident, connected, and aware that they have a community at SDSU.

Difference between a brother and brotherhood

Presenters: Jacob Gardner
Time: 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Templo Mayor
Department/Organization: Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB)

This conversation based breakout room will have us leaders walk the attendees through the differences of being someone's brother and being a part of a brotherhood. The conversation piece will be from us opening the floor to discussion for all participants to speak their mind and to see hwat attributes and characteristics belong to each bubble.