NTW 26 – Cookie & Mementos

The UC Transfer Student Champions (UCTSC) promotes a transfer-receptive culture both system-wide and on individual campuses, with the aim of supporting transfer students’ transition in, through, and out of the UC experience. Our work is centered on Collaboration, Advocacy, Retention, Inclusion, and Celebration/Empowerment.

UCSC – STARRS/Transfer Scholars Mission: The Transfer Scholar Programs advance social mobility for transfer students by providing transformative higher education experiences. We work to actively remove systemic barriers in order to create access, cultivate belonging, motivate persistence, and nurture wellness for all transfer students on their educational journey into, through, and out of UC Santa Cruz. UCSC Transfer students bring valuable life experiences, goals, and strengths to UC Santa Cruz. Whether you’re just exploring the path to transfer, newly admitted, or already settling in, this page connects you with programs, mentorship, and resources designed to support your success. The Services for Transfer Re-entry and Resilient Scholars (STARRS) team offers a range of Transfer Scholar Programs to support current and prospective transfer students. Two of our core programs are: the Community College Partnership Program, which supports students on the path to transfer, and the Transfer Mentorship Program, which helps new transfer students thrive during their first year at UCSC.

In honor of National Transfer Student Week (NTSW), we’re excited at UCSC to celebrate our transfer student population this October 19th – October 23rd with a variety of virtual (social media) and in-person events.”