Transfer Student Events & Opportunities

Transfer students are an integral part of the Cal State East Bay community. Every year, hundreds of students from community colleges across California choose East Bay to complete their degrees, drawn by our welcoming environment, affordable tuition, and strong academic and career pathways.

Transfer Student Events

At CSU East Bay, we’re committed to making your transfer experience seamless, from application to graduation. Our transfer-centered initiatives are designed to connect you with the people, programs, and resources that will help you succeed both academically and personally.

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East Bay Days at Local Community Colleges

We bring CSU East Bay directly to you! East Bay Days are hosted at partner community colleges to give students an inside look at our academic programs, transfer pathways, and student support services, without leaving their campus. Recent events include Diablo Valley College and Chabot College, with more to come.

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Transfer Fridays

Experience life at East Bay through a special campus tour and resource fair designed for transfer students and their communities. These events highlight academic opportunities, financial aid, advising, and campus life—helping you feel confident and prepared for the next step.

 

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Welcome Day

Our Welcome Day helps newly admitted transfer students get ready for success by offering advising, registration support, and the opportunity to submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) right on-site.

Strengthening Transfer Pathways

CSU East Bay partners with community colleges to create clear, supportive routes for transfer students. Through close collaboration with faculty and advisors, we help students explore majors, plan their coursework, and smoothly transition to completing their degrees at East Bay. Flip the cards below to know more details.

Major-Specific Community College Engagement

We collaborate with local faculty to visit community college classrooms and share transfer pathways aligned with CSU East Bay majors鈥攈elping students understand exactly how to reach their goals.

Bakersfield Partnership

Through our partnership with Bakersfield College, we鈥檙e building a stronger transfer pipeline for students interested in online degree completion and guaranteed admission to CSU East Bay. Virtual workshops and ongoing counselor engagement ensure that distance is never a barrier to opportunity.

EBCAN Collaboration

We work closely with the East Bay College Agile Network (EBCAN) to reach prospective transfer students with key information about deadlines, events, and resources. Our communications guide students through each step of the process and connect them with dedicated counselors for personalized support.