Workshops

Transfer Workshops Schedule
The staff at the Cadena/Transfer Center is dedicated to helping our students succeed in their educational goals. We offer the following transfer-related workshops throughout the year to inform and assist students with transfer basics, university application, and student development. <click here> for workshop descriptions.

CSU WORKSHOPS UC WORKSHOPS PRIVATE & GENERAL WORKSHOPS

September
CSU Application Workshop	Wed. Sept 24	12-1pm in room 661
Personal Statements & Transfer Letters	Fri. Sept 26	9-11am in room 808A (writing center)
How to Choose a University	Wed. Sept 30	12-1pm in room 661
October
UC Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) Workshop	Tue. Oct 21	12-1pm in the College Center, room 224
UC Berkeley Admissions Workshop	Tue. Oct 21	2-3:30 in the College Center, Room 224
CSU Application Workshop	Wed. Oct 22	12-1pm in room 661
Public vs. Private Universities	Thu. Oct 23	2:30-3:30pm in the College Center, room 224
UC Personal Statement Workshop Part I: Getting Started	Mon. Oct 27	2-3pm in the College Center, room 224
CSU Application Workshop	Wed. Oct 29	12-1pm in room 661
Success in Math!	Wed. Oct 29	12-1pm in Room 224
November
UC Personal Statement Workshop Part II: Proofreading	Wed. Nov 4	2-3pm in the College Center, room 229
CSU Application Workshop	Wed. Nov 5	12-1pm in room 661
UC Application Workshop	Thu. Nov 13	12-1:30pm in room 661
UC Personal Statement Workshop Last Minute Assistance!	Wed. Nov 19	4-8pm in the Writing Center
UC Personal Statement Workshop Last Minute Assistance!	Thu. Nov 20	4-8pm in the Writing Center
UC Personal Statement Workshop Last Minute Assistance!	Tue. Nov 25	4-8pm in the Writing Center
December
USC Application Workshop	Fri. Dec 5	12-1pm in the Cadena/Transfer Center, room 212
February

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May

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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

CSU Application Workshops	Come to this workshop to learn how to complete the online CSU Application. We will walk through the online application step by step. Students should bring unofficial copies of all college transcripts, and have transcripts evaluated prior to attending this workshop.
Financial Aid Awareness Day!	It's that time of the year when students thoughts turn to how they are going to pay for school! In short, it's FAFSA season and this year, the Cadena/Transfer Center and Financial Aid &Veteran's Services Office are teaming up to bring you a day of comprehensive workshops designed for you to get informed about financial aid, FAFSA, and how to manage your personal finances! Check out these workshops we have planned: This workshop is offered through a collaboration between the Cadena/Transfer Center, Financial Aid Office and the Wells Fargo Foundation. <return to calendar>
Health Professions Symposium	This special mini-conference is held every other year and is specifically designed for students of the following health fields: Allied Health, Dental, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. For more information contact the Cadena/Transfer Center or the Natural Science Division office. The next HPS will be held in the 2009-2010 academic year! <return to calendar>
How to Choose a Major	Need some help deciding which major is right for you? We understand how troubling this can be and we want to help you! The Cadena/Transfer Center has teamed with the Career & Life Planning Center to offer this unique interactive workshop designed to help you learn tips and strategies on determining what major is right for you! Don't leave it to chance! Take control of your educational goals and join us for this great workshop! <return to calendar>
How to Choose a University	So many colleges, how do you pick one? There are many things to consider like cost, program, major, location, housing, transportation, campus life, and more. Come to this workshop to learn about your choices and how to make the most out of your college experience. Your college-going years can be the best time of your life, learn how to choose a university that meets your needs.
Private vs. Public Universities	Harvard versus UC Berkeley. Stanford versus UC San Diego. USC versus UCLA. Chapman University versus CSU Fullerton. What are the real differences? Is it all just a matter of cost? What about the chances of getting accepted? Come to this workshop to learn about the myths and facts about public versus private universities. <return to calendar>
Tips to be Successful in Math!	Is math a tough subject for you? When you are faced with signing up for a math class is your first thought "I can't ?" Attend one of these workshops to learn tips and strategies of how to study and make the grade in your math classes. If you feel that your difficulty with mathematics may be caused by a learning disability please make an appointment to speak with a representative from the Disability Support Services. <return to calendar>
UC Application Workshops	Come to this workshop to learn how to complete the online UC Application. We will walk through the online application step by step. Students should bring unofficial copies of all college transcripts, and have transcripts evaluated prior to attending this workshop.
UC Personal Statement Workshop	Need assistance with your personal essay/statement? The Cadena/Transfer Center is here to help you and effective personal statement for any university admissions application. Assistance is available during our working hours. In addition, in the Fall the Cadena/Transfer Center teams with the Writing Center to provide Personal Statement Workshops designed to help you write an effective personal essay/statement. <return to calendar>
UC Transfer Admissions Guarantees (TAG) Informational Workshops	Did you know you can get accepted to the UC before you even send off your application? Come to this workshop to see if you meet the TAG requirements.
UC Berkeley Admission Workshop	Are you interested on attending UC Berkeley and you want to know what they are looking for in a student. Attend this Admissions information workshop to get your questions answered.
USC Application Workshop	Did you know that Fullerton College has one of the highest rates of transfer to USC when compared to many of the other community colleges in the area? One reason is because Fullerton College has an articulation agreement with USC to cover general admission requirements for our transfer students. Come to this workshop to learn more!!!

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