Bakersfield College (BC) hosted its Spring Transfer Day on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event was held at the Campus Center (CC) for BC students to explore their transfer options with numerous universities, including CSU Bakersfield (CSUB).
The CSUB panel was led by Lorenzo Tafolla (Outreach coordinator), Marlene Ortega (Outreach counselor), and Ariana Mondragon (admissions specialist). Ortega and Mondragon covered “what’s next?” steps for CSUB applicants planning to transfer. Students learned about activating myCSUB portal to access admission status, to-do list items, financial aid award package, assigned advisor, source entertainment, and view transfer credit report.
Joseph Charmley, a CSUB student and BC transfer, highlights the value of being informed about “what’s offered and dates for deadlines.”
The intent to enroll deadline for CSUB is May 1st, with a $100 non-refundable payment, which can be covered by financial aid. The FAFSA state priority deadline has been moved from March 3rd to April 2nd, and final transcripts and test scores are due July 1st.
New Student Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students. It is a two-step process including Online Orientation (step one) and Runner Rundown (step two). Step one takes about 45-60 minutes to complete and will be accessed through myCSUB portal to-do list. Step two is offered in person or via zoom. Students must register online through myCSUB to-do list as New Student Orientations-Step 2. Transfer student orientation days are scheduled for July 23rd and 24th in person, and Aug. 7th virtually.
Mondragon mentioned to contact admissions if students anticipate needing to retake classes during the summer to avoid potential application issues.
Ortega emphasized the importance of attending such events, stating, “You don’t know what you don’t know, you have to show up to get the information.”
CSUB’s admissions team is at BC every Tuesday at the transfer center, offering both appointments and walk-ins. Students were also encouraged to follow @csub_outreach on Instagram for updates.
Looking ahead, CSUB will host Future Runner Day on Saturday, April 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information, visit csub.edu/futurerunnerday.
