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Chat, let's talk about transitioning to college! 🌟

Chat, let's talk about transitioning to college! 🌟

Daniela Murguia
June 28, 2024

Hiii!

We’re back with another newsletter packed with all things educational content, news, updates, and scholarships! Just for you!

Get ready for your next educational adventure! Whether you're off to a university, community college, apprenticeship, or technical school, this month's newsletter is all about helping you make a smooth transition.

We also have some exciting opportunities waiting for you: scholarships you can apply to NOW, plus resources and upcoming events that you won't want to miss!

🎉 Congrats on finishing up the school year! 🎉

If you are a graduating senior, you did it! You graduated! This means you are ready to transition to your next educational path.

Let’s break down your next steps together!

Congratulations! You will start your new educational journey!

Here is a checklist to double-check you’re all ready to go:

Confirm your acceptance, and if attending a 4-year university you will have to pay a fee, sometimes called a deposit, by the college’s deadline. If you are unable to pay it, or you have free or reduced lunch, you can waive the fee. You can use this enrollment college directory tool to see the most up-to-date college deadlines.
Accept your financial aid award.
Schedule your advising appointment with an academic advisor, and ensure you have selected an orientation date.
If attending a 4-year university, and you are choosing to live on campus, apply for housing!
Submit your immunization records–you can get this from your doctor or school districts. You can also pull them up online using this website.
Register for your classes!
Look for and apply for student support programs (TRiO, CAMP, etc) on campus to help you with academic advising, tutoring, financial aid, and so on!
Note: If you are at a 2-year college or technical college and you plan to transfer to a 4-year university, talk to your academic advisor about which classes to take. Ask about Direct Transfer Agreements options to maximize your likelihood that your credits are transferable.

What is orientation?

Most campuses require new students to attend an orientation, either in-person or online, to help you learn about campus resources, how to register for classes, and meet other students! Some colleges may also invite you to summer transition programs to prepare you for your first quarter!

College Resources

Through your college tuition and fees, you are paying the college, including their on-campus resources–Use them!

Here are the resources most campuses offer at 4-year universities, community colleges, and technical colleges:

📚 Academic resources

Academic advising
Libraries
Tutoring centers
Office hours

💡 Personal resources

Career center
Diversity center
Counseling services
Disability resources
Information Technology (IT)
Veteran services

👥 Getting Involved

Student Unions
Student Life
Study Abroad Office
Recreation center and programs
Residence Hall (dorms)

🗂️ Campus jobs

Most colleges have on-campus jobs, which are flexible with students’ schedules, and are a great opportunity to get involved, meet other students and other departments.

Remember!

This is only the beginning of your education journey after high school, and paths of success look differently to everyone. Chase your dreams and know you are being cheered on!

SCHOLARSHIPS

Check out our hand-picked featured scholarships due between now and the end of July!

Prism Foundation Scholarship | $5,000 | Due July 12
- Applicants must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States in the upcoming academic year (starting in the Fall of this current year) when applying. The application is open to students who attend community college, university, and trade/vocational school. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong history of engagement within the Asian Pacific Islander and/or LGBTQIA+ communities. There are no citizenship requirements.
Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship | $5,000 | Due July 15
- Scholarship is open to current or incoming undergraduate students (ages 27 and younger) enrolled in a U.S. community college or four-year university. If your work is change making in the areas of social justice and health justice, this scholarship is probably for you!
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship | $1,000 | Due July 31
- Open to 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students. Applicants must be legal residents of the United States and currently in school or planning to attend college or graduate school. Winners are chosen by committee, which bases its decision primarily on the submitted personal statement.