The Transfer Center offers the workshops listed below to help you with the transfer process. Additionally, we have four-year campus representatives visting our campus ready to meet with you to answer your transfer questions. Check the master calendar of events to find out dates and times for all activities offered through the center.
Test-Taking Strategies Workshop
Presented by: Mary Silva, MJC Counselor/Study Skills
Dates Offered: Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Do you have test anxiety? Tests are a big part of your life as a student. In fact, you probably have to take a major exam to be admitted to your future career. The good news is that test-taking is a skill that can be improved. No matter how you did on your last test, you can learn strategies to help you do better on the next one. This workshop will help. Are you as prepared as you can be for exams? Learn strategies and tips for test-taking and overcoming anxiety at this workshop.
Stanislaus State Liberal Studies Workshop
Presented by: Dr. Christy Gonzales, Dean of Liberal Studies at CSUS and
Kim Bailey, MJC Counselor
Dates Offered: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 From 11:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop will cover general information about the Liberal Studies major
Specific coursework that should be taken at MJC to prepare to transfer to CSUS
Strategies for course selection and sequencing
Overall general transfer requirements and application dates
Brief explanation regarding the CBEST and credentials
Ed Plan - What is it & Why do I need one? Workshop
Presented by: Dean Tsuruda, MJC Counselor
Dates Offered: To be announced
Do you know what you want to do or where you are headed? This workshop will help you stay on target. Attend this workshop to find out what is an Ed Plan and why it is important to create one as soon as possible.
How to choose a major Workshop
Presented by: Dean Tsuruda, MJC Counselor
Dates Offered: To be announced
Are you undecided about your major? Picking a college major is on eof the most important things you will do in your college career. It will not only affect your future career, but whether or not you will be happy in your future job. Attend this major to get started on choosing a major.
Presented by: Charles Danh & Michelle Villegas-Frazier, Manager of the Office of Diversity of the UC Davis School of Medicine
Dates Offered: Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This workshop is for students that are interested in UC Davis Medical School. Come find out about the Admission process and what it takes to be admitted. Bring any questions you might have.
Presented by: Fred Tovar, Director of Student Affairs & Assistant Director of Admissions Stanford School of Medicine
Dates Offered: To be announced
This workshop is for students that are interested in Stanford Medical School and/or the Physician Assistant program. Come find out about the Admission process and what it takes to be admitted. Workshop is presented by the Assistant Director of Admissions and a former MJC & current Stanford PA student. Bring any questions you might have.
Presented by: Leticia Cavazos, MJC Counselor
Dates Offered: TBA
Do you have questions about transferring? How many units do I need? What is the GE patteren? What is the IGETC Pattern? Which pattern do I follow? What GPA do I need? What is a TAG-Transfer Admission Guarantee? When do I apply? How do I apply? How do I know what colleges offer my major? Any questions that you have about transfer will be answered at this workshop.
Presented by Kaitlyn Flannery, UC Merced
Dates Offered: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 From 11:00am - noon
This workshop is for students that have been accepted to UC MERCED for Fall 2012. Come find out the next steps you need to take to transfer successfully.
Fall 2012 UC Transfer Applicants: Next Steps Workshop
Presented by Therese Anderson, UC Merced
Dates Offered: TBA
This workshop is for students that have been accepted to ANY UC Campus for Fall 2012. Come find out the next steps you need to take to transfer successfully. Find out about financial aid and scholarships available.
Presented by: Michael Maldonado, Former MJC transfer Student
Location: Career Development & Transfer Center, Library Annex 103
Dates offered: TBA
This workshop is for students that are interested in transfering to UC Berkeley and finding out about the scholarship opportunities available. Workshop is presented by a former MJC transfer student who is now a student at UC Berkeley. Come find out what life is really like at UC Berkeley. Bring any questions you might have.
Presented by: Hector Gutieriez, Current UC Berkeley Student
Location: Career Development & Transfer Center, Library Annex 103
Dates offered: TBA
This workshop is for students that are interested in transfering to UC Berkeley and finding out about the transfer process. Workshop is presented by transfer student who is now a student at UC Berkeley. Come find out what life is really like at UC Berkeley. Bring any questions you might have.
Presented by Kaitlyn Flannery, UC Merced
Dates offered:
Location: Career Development & Transfer Center, Library Annex 103
Dates offered: Check calendar
This workshop will guide you step by step through the UC on-line application.
This workshop will also cover the UC Personal Statement
Presented by Amy Chambers, CSU Stanislaus
Dates oferred: To be announced
Location: Career Development & Transfer Center, Library Annex 103
This interactive workshop will guide you step by step through the CSU on-line application.
Presented by Kaitlyn Flannery, UC Merced
Dates offered: To be announced
Find out how to write a winning Personal Statement. UC representative will go over the purpose of the Personal Statement and will discuss what UC admissions personnel are hoping to find out about you through it. He will also cover what you should and should not include. This workshop will also cover the UC application process
Presented by Leticia Cavazos, MJC Counselor
Dates offered: Tuesday, March 13 from 11:00am - Noon & 3:00pm -4:00pm
Location: Career Development & Transfer Center, Library Annex 103
A TAG is a Transfer Admission Guarantee. A TAG allows you to secure yourself a spot at a University of California campus now. Come to this workshop and learn how a TAG works and find out if you quality for one. If you qualify, you could actually complete a TAG after the workshop. No matter how many units you have completed or when you plan to transfer, you can start your TAG TODAY! DEADLINE TO SUBMIT UC TAG FOR FALL 2013 TRANSFER - SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
Presented by Leticia Cavazos, MJC Counselor/Transfer Center Coordinator
Dates offered: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 11am - noon
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 11am - noon & 3pm - 4pm
Location: Career Development & Transfer Center, Library Annex 103
Are you lost? Confused about the transfer process? Don't know where or how to begin? This workshop will provide you with strategies to get on the transfer track. You will learn how to maximize your stay at MJC and to prepare for a smooth and successful transfer.
Learn about the admission process for various universities. What it takes to be admitted and what happens once you have been accepted. Find out what financial aid is available to you when you transfer.
Presented by various UC/CSU and Private College Representatives
Presented by Tiffany Gragg, Academy of Art University
Learn about the admission process and what it takes to be admitted to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Find out what financial aid is available. You will have an opportunity to get all your questions answered.
Presented by Sacramento State Representative
Dates offered: TBA
From 11am - noon
In this workshop you will learn the steps you need to take after you have applied and have been accepted to the university.
Presented by Jackie Forte, CSU Stanislaus
Dates offered: TBA
In this workshop, you will learn about Stanislaus State admission requirements, what courses to take at MJC to transfer to Stanislaus and what the admission process entails.
Presented by Leticia Cavazos, MJC Counselor
Dates offered: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 10:00am - 1:00pm
A TAG is a Transfer Admission Guarantee. A TAG allows you to secure yourself a spot at California Stanislaus State University now. Come to this workshop and learn how a TAG works and find out if you quality for one. If you qualify, you will actually complete a TAG at the workshop. To be eligible you must have only taken classes at MJC. Exceptions may be made for classes completed at Columbia, SJ Delta, or Merced City College. DEADLINE for Stanislaus State TAG for fall 2012 transfer - October 31, 2011.
Applied to Stanislaus State for fall - What's next for Fall Admits?
Presented by Jackie Forte, Stanislaus State
Dates Offered: TBA
From 11am - Noon
In this workshop you will learn the steps you need to take after you have applied and have been accepted to the university.
Presented by Brandman University
Dates offered: TBA
In this workshop you will learn more about becoming a teacher. Learn more about the areas of teaching that you can get involved in. Should you be a Special Ed Teacher, a Middle School teacher or a first grade teacher. Come learn more about teaching and why you should become a teacher.
Presented by Brandman University
Dates offered: TBA
Are you interested in Business Administration? Attend this workshop and find out the 5 essential leadership skills that every Business Major should know.
Have an AA/AS degree?
The CSU Stanislaus degree completion program in Criminal Justice is a unique and flexible way for anyone seeking a BA degree in Criminal Justice and working criminal justice professionals in the Central Valley and surrounding counties to advance their education and professional careers. Download flyer or visit www.ExtendedEd.com/cj
Dates offered: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
For questions or to register for a workshop stop by the Career Development & Transfer Center, Library Annex 103 or call 575-6239.
