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Melvin Emery III, left, a San Diego City College Transfer Center project assistant, helps Sophia Samora, right, a liberal studies student, with her transfer applications to San Diego State University and CSU San Marcos, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2024. Photo by Luke Bradbury/City Times Media

VIDEO: Despite high interest, California community college students struggle to transfer

Complexity in the transfer admissions process is keeping students from enrolling in higher education
Luke Bradbury and Ryan Matthysse • November 15, 2024
Complexity in the transfer admissions process is keeping students from enrolling in higher education
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Ayana Coha, left, a second year theater student discusses opportunities at CSU San Marcos with Christina Montell, right at the San Diego City College Spring 2024 Transfer Fair, Tuesday, April 16 2024. Coha said the fair felt “informative and personable.” Photo by Nadia Lavin/City Times Media

KNIGHT & DAY: The best things to do at City College, Oct. 11-17

City Times staff curate, share the best of what’s coming up on campus
Luke Bradbury and Danny Straus • October 10, 2024
City Times staff curate, share the best of what’s coming up on campus
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San Diego City Knight forward Alex Crawford (22) goes up for a dunk against Pasadena guard Barry Knight (10) at Harry West Gym, Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo by Danny Straus/City Times Media

City College basketball forward Alex Crawford signs with Fresno State

All-State sophomore to play for NCAA Division I program next season
Vince Outlaw, Multimedia Journalist • April 25, 2024
All-State sophomore to play for NCAA Division I program next season
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Filsan Jama, left, a biology major with UMOJA, discusses opportunities available at the University of San Diego with Scott Yahner, right, at the San Diego City College Spring 2024 Transfer Fair, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Jama said she likes “to go around to different stations and get information so I can bring information back to the village(UMOJA).” Photo by Irie Caraballo/City Times Media

City College students explore options at Spring Transfer Fair

19 representatives from UCs, Cal States and private/independent universities attended
Nadia Lavin, Multimedia Journalist • April 17, 2024
19 representatives from UCs, Cal States and private/independent universities attended
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Graduates at the 2023 San Diego City College’s Chicano Latina Graduation ceremony May 19, 2023. Photo by Nathaly Alvizures/City Times Media

Former community college students share their transfer success stories

Transferring can be a complicated process, here's some advice from students who have done it successfully
Bailey Kohnen, Multimedia Journalist • November 20, 2023
Transferring can be a complicated process, here's some advice from students who have done it successfully
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Joseph D’Ambro presents to City students in the transfer center about the transfer process and available resources, Oct. 5, 2023. Photo by Sean Monney/City Times Media

State-provided data shows transfer rates increasing at City College

Data also shows top universities for transfer, associate’s degree popularity
Sean Monney, Managing Editor • November 14, 2023
According to latest figures from the State Chancellor’s Information System, of the 23,159 students enrolled in at least one term at City College in the 2020-21 school year, 16,151 students (69.7%) were working towards a transfer.
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Anaissa Paul, left, representing Whittier College, and Emmett Ingram, center, representing Columbia University speak to City College students David Agboola, standing left, Tyra Lawley, background, and Gwendolyn Kesler, standing right, at the Fall Transfer Fair, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. Photo by Sean Monney/City Times Media

As the costs of public universities rise, private colleges want City College students’ consideration

Small class sizes, financial aid programs among benefits private universities tout to transfer students
Luke Bradbury, Multimedia Journalist • November 3, 2023
A community college student’s continuation of their education is an already difficult process. Many students strike out private universities due to the costs, but there are benefits that come with that kind of price tag.
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Sonya Christian, center, speaks at a California community colleges board meeting next to Board of Governors President Amy Costa, left, and Board of Governors Vice President Hildegarde Aguinaldo, right, Feb. 23 2023. Photo courtesy of the California Community Colleges photo library

State community colleges chancellor leads first student media teleconference

Sonya Christian promotes Vision 2030 plan, developing transfer pathways amid rising CSU tuition costs
Sean Monney, Managing Editor • September 25, 2023
Chancellor Sonya Christian focused on Vision 2030, a plan to increase the educational value of California's community colleges by raising transfer rates, creating more bachelor’s programs and improving financial support access.
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Nancy Tong, left, talks with Marian Rodriguez, right, in the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) office, Sept. 13, 2023. Photo by Ren Charifa/City Times Media

Application deadline for City College EOPS extended to Sept. 15

CARE, NextUp program applications also accepted, open year-round
Ren Charifa, Multimedia Journalist • September 14, 2023
To be eligible, students must be a California resident, taking 12 or more units with at least 6 at City College. Other requirements include qualifying for Board of Governors Fee Waivers, having completed less than 70 units, and being classified as educationally disadvantaged.
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VIDEO: City College transfers have more time to submit Cal State, UC applications (updated)

New deadline set for Dec. 15
Jillian Fortner and Donovan Roberts • December 7, 2022
There is still time to send in an application to one or more of the 23 campuses of the Cal State University system.
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Joseph D’Ambro, senior student services assistant, stands behind a student and helps them fill out their transfer application on a computer

City College provides workshops, resources for students preparing to transfer

Applications for CSUs and UCs open through Nov. 30
Joel Nevarez, Multimedia Journalist • October 13, 2022
October not only means colder temperatures on campus at San Diego City College but also the start of the transfer application period for students.  All California State University and University of California campuses are accepting transfer applications from Oct 1. through Nov 30. 
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City College honors program information assistant Paul Verkouteren with student

Deadline for City College honors contract approaches

A range of benefits come with joining the program, but only if you sign up before the Sept. 16 deadline
Sophia Traylor, Multimedia Journalist • September 15, 2022
The deadline to join the San Diego City College honors program is quickly approaching. All contracts must be reviewed, filled out and submitted by 11:59 p.m on Sept. 16.  
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