I missed the transfer orientations, what now?

Although the orientations for transfer students are vitally important, all is not lost if you were unable to attend. The TSCP is here to facilitate your transfer experience. Contact our office for answers to your questions and individualized support. You can also check out the Student Affairs Summer Orientation Website for contact information and further assistance through the Office of the Dean of Students.

Does UCI have special workshops for transfer students?

Yes! The TSCP holds specialized workshops for transfer students. We would appreciate your input about the types of workshops you would be the most interested in attending.

What is a UCINetID?

A UCInetID is a 3 to 8 letter code based on your name that uniquely identifies you at UCI. For example, "Quinn R. Smith" might receive the identifier "qsmith" or "qrsmith". This ID is assigned when a student initially enrolls at UCI. It is used for access to a variety of UCI online services and as the prefix to a student's UCI email address. In order for you to receive email through your UCI address, you must activate your UCINetID. Visit the Network & Academic Computing Services web stie for detailed instructions on how to activate your account.

I want to receive my UCI email at home. How do I do that?

It is possible to get your UCI email at home providing that you have activated your UCINetID account. Visit the special Network & Academic Computing Services web site for instructions on how to set the preferences for receiving your email.

Do I have to use my UCI email account?

Are tutoring services available to UCI transfer students?

Yes! UCI's Division of Undergraduate Education provides tutoring to students through the Learning and Academic Resource Center (LARC). Visit their web site for detailed information on how they can assist you. UCI also offers tutoring assistance to students with disabilities. Visit the Disability Services web site for information about their services.

Am I supposed to be doing research? If so, how do I get involved in research?

UCI is a research university with infinite research opportunities for transfer students in all disciplines. Although research experience is not a direct requirement for graduation, it is in your best interest to get involved in some form of research during your time at UCI. Having this experience will not only enhance your undergraduate education, it will definitely help you to remain competitive in the job market or for graduate programs. UCI holds an annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in May. You can get familiar with what types of research experiences UCI undergraduate students are involved in by attending the Symposium (it is also great fun and highly educational!). For information on how to get involved in research and how to get funding, visit the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program web site. The Transfer Services Counselor is a UROP research grant recipient and was a UROP student research advisor prior to her position at the TSCP. Shelly can also assist you regarding appropriate on and off-campus research opportunities.

How can I become a mentor to other transfer students?

As a transfer student, you have the wonderful opportunity to help other transfer students in many ways. There are student panels for a variety of functions (e.g. Transfer Orientations, Celebrate UCI) on campus. Your experiences as a transfer student are of great interest to incoming students. The TSCP coordinates participants for these events and welcomes your participation. The Transfer Student Associationi is also an ideal way of getting involved with mentoring new transfer students. There are other individual mentoring opportunities available as well. Please contact Shelly, the Transfer Services Counselor, if you would like more information. If you are a Social Ecology major, ask an SE academic counselor for information about the Social Ecology Mentor/Mentee Program and/or check out their web site.

Are scholarships available to transfer students?

Yes! There many scholarships available to transfer students in all disciplines. If you are a re-entry student there are special scholarships available, such as the Town and Gown Scholarship. Transfer students often think that they would not qualify for scholarships due to their experience with community college scholarships that are based primarily on extreme financial need. In contrast, many prestigious merit-based scholarships are available to transfer students at UCI. It behooves you to be proactive in researching your scholarship options because of application deadlines and academic qualifications that often require planning early in your junior year. You can visit the Scholarship Opportunities web site for more information or talk to your financial aid counselor. Financial Aid also has a Scholarships web site that is quite helpful.

As a transfer student, what are my on-campus housing options?

There are several great on-campus housing options for all types of transfer students. For comprehensive information about all the options for transfer student on-campus housing, please visit the Transfer Housing web site. Arroyo Vista has three Transfer Theme Houses, and there are many transfer students scattered throughout the other theme houses. Verano Place offers affordable housing for single undergraduates 25 years of age or older and students with families. The community atmosphere in Verano is pleasant and very supportive for single, married, and single-parent transfer students. If you are interested in living on-campus, it is important to get on the individual housing waiting list as soon as possible (they will allow you to be placed on the waiting list even before applying to UCI) because the waiting list is long. Information about how to get on the waiting lists is found at the individual housing complex's web sites (all found in the Transfer Housing web site above).

Does UCI offer on-campus childcare for my children?

Yes! UCI has on-site childcare for children 3 months to twelve years. Certain facilities have a sliding scale rate that is very helpful to student parents. Shelly, the Transfer Services Counselor, has had her children enrolled in both the pre-school and extended day programs for over three years and can discuss the programs in detail with you. Visit the Childcare Services web site for more information.

I am a transfer student in Biological Sciences. Where can I get specialized help?

Transfer students in Biological Sciences have recently formed The Biological Sciences Transfer Student Support Group to assist and mentor Bio Sci transfer students. Click here for more information.

Are transfer students able to participate in the Education Abroad Program?

I was part of EOPS at my community college, does UCI have an EOPS program?

I am interested in working on campus, how do I find out what jobs are available?

I would like to minor in business, what options are available to me at UCI?

Where can I get help to prepare to take my graduate admissions test (LSAT, GRE, MCAT)?

I’m interested in going to graduate school but I don’t know how to find information about the programs that are available in my field of interest. Is there someone on campus that can help me?

Is it possible for transfer students to join a sorority or fraternity?

How do I change my major?

This year has been very difficult for me personally and I am having trouble concentrating on school. Does UCI offer counseling services to students?

Since I already have health insurance, how do I get the additional insurance fee waived?

I planned my own course schedule while I was in community college and did just fine so do I have to see an academic counselor to plan my schedule at UCI?

How do I get personal letters of recommendation for internships, research opportunities, and/or graduate school?

What do most transfer students wish they had done differently at the end?

You didn't answer my question(s) here, what should I do?

Please contact the TSCP for individual answers to your questions. Your input regarding the information on this site is also greatly appreciated--please let us know how we can best serve your needs!