National Transfer Student Week
Queensborough Community College will be celebrating our 4th National Transfer Student Week from October 16-20, 2023.
When it comes to your college education, the best way to get ahead is to plan ahead. If you plan on transitioning to a four-year college after you graduate, it is important to do your research early - and we are here to help you!
What is National Transfer Student Week?
The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) has declared the third week of October as National Transfer Student Week. This week allows colleges to celebrate transfer students and their advocates who have helped them to navigate transitioning from one institution to another after degree completion.
The week provides a forum to highlight transition struggles and successes that connect our campus and our four-year partners in advocating for our prospective graduates. This year’s theme is Full Steam Ahead! #TransferStudentWeek
The Office of Academic Affairs and The Division of Student Affairs are sponsoring a series of virtual events during the week to help prospective graduates in their four-year college research planning and to learn how to successfully transition to a bachelor's degree program after completing their degree at Queensborough.
Celebrate National Transfer Student Week!
Monday, October 16, 2023
To launch the 2023 National Transfer Students Week celebrations, we encourage all faculty and staff to sport T-shirts or sweatshirts from their own Alma mater. This symbolic gesture aims to motivate and guide our students towards completing their associate degrees and charting a path towards transferring to a four-year institution for their bachelor's pursuits.
Meet us at the Flagpole at 12 pm for a photo-op. In case of inclement weather meet in the Lobby of the Administration Building.
Monday, October 16, 2023 | Male Resource Center, SUUL-107
Head over to the QCC Men’s Resource Center in the Student Union Upper Level for a free haircut (first-served basis) that’ll have you feeling on top of your game! This event promises a confidence boost and a chance to unwind, helping you tackle your personal, professional, and academic challenges with style. Remember, looking good leads to feeling great – the ultimate prep for success in every aspect of your life!
Sponsored with QMRC.
CUNY Transfer Explorer (TREX) Virtual Workshop
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Transfer Resource Center invites you to attend a virtual information session to learn about CUNY Transfer Credit Equivalency Tool, Transfer Explorer (TREX).
Transfer Explorer (T-Rex) is a great resource that provides course equivalencies for all courses offered within CUNY. This tool can be used to discover how courses in progress, or yet to be taken, would transfer to another CUNY college. Students will also learn about key features available in Transfer What If and how these tools can make the transfer research process easier. There will be a presentation followed by a Q&A session.
Registration is required. Please check the Transfer Resource Center Calendar of Events for additional dates, times, and registration links.
Session 1 (11:00 am to 12:30 pm):
Session 2 (3:00 pm to 4:30 pm):
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society: Elevating Minds, Transforming Futures
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Humanities Building, Room 233
A Community Worth Belonging To" - For more than 100 years, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has helped millions of high-achieving college students reach their full potential. Dr. Emily Tai, Faculty Advisor of the QCC Lambda Sigma Chapter of PTK will talk about the requirements and benefits of why becoming a member of this Honor Society could change your life's trajectory! NACE Career Competencies: Career & Personal Development, Communication, Leadership
Sponsored with ASAP.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 1:30 pm –2:30 pm | Male Resource Center, SUUL-107
If you are a student looking forward to moving on to a 4-year college after QCC, this workshop will speak to the different options available to help you pay for college. How should you prepare and plan to attend a college that will be more expensive than QCC? Is what you are currently paying sustainable until you graduate? These questions, and more, will be discussed and answered at this event.
Sponsored with QMRC.
Prestigious Transfer Scholarship Information Session
Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm | Online
Discover prestigious scholarships offering substantial financial support for exceptional students. Explore these opportunities at the Prestigious Scholarship Forum, open to the entire QCC Community.
Featured Scholarship Representatives: Kaplan Educational Foundation, Columbia University, Queens College Transfer Honors Program, Guttman Scholarship, Queensborough Awards & Scholarship Committee. Don't forget to pre-register to secure your spot!
Tour of John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Friday, October 20, 2023 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join the ASAP TEAM on a trip to John Jay College! All students interested in transferring to John Jay College of Criminal Justice or have an interest in learning about opportunities in Criminal Justice or Public Safety should plan to attend.
Students must register and will meet the ASAP Team at John Jay College in the main lobby. For additional information, contact Stephanie Guilbaud at sguillbaud@qcc.cuny.edu.
Sponsored with ASAP.
Transfer Awareness Symposium: Bridge to the Bachelor’s Program - Charting Success for our Students
Friday, October 20, 2023 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am | Online
The symposium is designed to provide faculty and staff with invaluable insights into the challenges that influence transfer student success. Our objective is to highlight the array of resources available to support our students before, during, and after their transition to a four-year institution.
