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YUCAIPA, CA — Crafton Hills College (CHC) students are invited to a free virtual transfer fair on Tuesday, September 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., where they will have the chance to meet with and learn about more than 65 universities.
Representatives from colleges in both the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems, in-state private schools and out-of-state schools will be available to speak with students during the event. The event, organized by the Region 9 California Community Colleges, will also feature special sessions beginning every half-hour.
Those interested in attending must register at Eventbrite.com.
CHC’s Transfer Center Coordinator, Mariana Macamay is organizing the event. She said there are numerous benefits when students begin their educational journeys at the community college. By attending CHC first and then transferring to a university, students can save money and will have priority for admission to the UC and CSU systems upon transfer.
“With an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) from CHC, students now can benefit from guaranteed admission to UC’s, CSU’s, along with many independent, private, and out-of-state universities, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s),” she said. “By starting at Crafton, students will get a great education with dedicated faculty and staff who want to see their students succeed and move forward with their educational goals in a beautiful setting.”
The University Transfer Center at CHC offers a variety of services and activities to help students transition smoothly to a four-year institution.
“With over 100 workshops, assistance with completing applications, university application fee waivers, events such as the virtual transfer fair, in-person and virtual advising, it is no wonder that Crafton students have one of the highest admission rates in the Inland Empire to the University of California system,” Macamay said. “Come to Crafton, go anywhere!”
The Inland Empire Region 9 Transfer Consortium is one of 10 California Community College regions and serves the students of Barstow Community College, Cerro Coso Community College, Chaffey College, College of the Desert, Copper Mountain College, Crafton Hills College, Moreno Valley College, Mt. San Jacinto College, Norco College, Palo Verde College, Riverside City College, San Bernardino Valley College and Victor Valley College.
