by IDEA Engineering Student Center
Overview
Transfer Prep is a 4-day program held over the summer for incoming transfer engineering students. This FREE program provides incoming students with the opportunity to acclimate to campus life, build skills and habits necessary for success in engineering, and develop community amongst their peers before beginning their courses in the fall.
Transfer Prep provides incoming transfer engineering students an opportunity to interact and build community with peers and current engineering students who will serve as your mentors throughout the duration of the program. Students will participate in academic and social activities that include connecting with faculty, staff and current students through workshops, small group discussions, and information sessions. The program builds into a day of industry networking, where you will meet alumni and professionals who are transfer advocates and practice your interview and small-talk skills.
During Transfer Prep you have the option of staying on campus or commuting. If you choose to stay on campus you will spend three nights in Â鶹´«Ã½ housing with your fellow Transfer Prep participants and Transfer Prep Leaders, and all meals will be provided. If you commute, lunch, dinner, and parking will be provided.
Spots are limited, so make sure to apply!
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Transfer Prep Goals:
- Foster a sense of community and support among participating students
- Prepare incoming students academically for the rigor of engineering studies
- Provide incoming students tools to aid in the transition from community college to Â鶹´«Ã½'s Jacobs School of Engineering
- Build awareness of relevant campus programs and resources
- Connect transfer engineering students to industry and professional networks
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Applications for 2025 will open in April
Important Dates
Program Dates:ÌýAugust 24 - August 27, 2025
Application Opens:ÌýMay 1, 2025
Application Deadline:ÌýJune 23, 2025
Transfer Prep Notifications:ÌýFirst week of July
How to Apply
Application will become available in April.
Spots are limited! Make sure to showcase your passion and interest within the application.
Eligibility Requirements
- Incoming transfer students admitted to the Jacobs School of Engineering at Â鶹´«Ã½ who have accepted their Offer of Admission.
- We highly encourage students underrepresented in the field of engineering to apply (first generation, low-income, women, historically underrepresented students, veteran/military-affiliated students, students with disabilities, and older students/students with dependents)
Cost
FREE. The IDEA Engineering Student Center will be providing Transfer Prep at no cost to the student.
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Any travel to attend is not covered.Ìý
Testimonials
I would 100% recommend this program to other students. I met so many great friends, and found the community I was hoping to have in JSOE. I am so much more confident in my ability to be a successful student at UCSD
5 out of 5 experience. I learned so much and feel a lot more prepared going into UCSD. I met a lot of great people too!
I would highly recommendÌýTransfer Prep. I found a great community of women engineers who are so fun and supportive. I definitely feel way more prepared for the quarter system, looking for internships, and setting myself up for success!
Until now I hadn’t thought about integrating myself into the campus community, but through this program I was able to build my own community within the school. It was a fun and fulfilling experience, and I got to meet people in a smaller environment, which was way less intimidating than jumping straight into classes.
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I would highly recommend the Transfer Prep program to all incoming students interested in having a head start experience to UCSD culture, school life, faculty, and friends. Getting to know all the facilities before the school quarter starts is highly beneficial for my success. Overall, It was a fantastic experience andÌýandÌýloved every moment of it!
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Contact Information
IDEA Engineering Student Center, Jacobs School of Engineering
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Phone: 858.534.6105
E-Mail:Ìýidea@ucsd.edu