Overview

The CCC to HBCU Transfer Guarantee provides California Community College students with a clear and supportive pathway to continue their educational journey at participating Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Through this initiative, students can receive guaranteed admission opportunities, personalized transfer guidance, and access to institutions that are deeply rooted in academic excellence, cultural affirmation, and student success. The program simplifies the transfer process and reduces the need for students to take unnecessary courses, which shortens the time it takes to get a degree and saves money along the way.

This session will allow you to learn more about how to take advantage of this opportunity.

Thinking about a STEM degree — or already on the path? Whether you're exploring your options or deep dive into equations, labs, or code, this session is designed to give you the inside edge on thriving in STEM as an undergraduate. From mastering the academic workload to finding mentors, research opportunities, and building study habits that work, we’ll cover the strategies that successful STEM students use to stay ahead.

We’ll also dive into ways to make the most of your classroom experience — including how to connect what you're learning with real-world applications, leverage campus resources, and overcome common challenges like imposter syndrome and burnout.

You’ve heard the stories, seen the homecoming clips, and caught the energy—but do you really know what it’s like to attend an HBCU? This breakout session peels back the layers and gets real about the HBCU experience—the pride, the purpose, the culture, and yes, the challenges too. From campus traditions that feel like family reunions to the unspoken lessons in resilience, identity, and self-discovery, this conversation dives into what it really means to be part of an HBCU community.

Join current students and alumni as they share the highs that shaped them, the truths that tested them, and the moments that made it all worth it. If you know, you know—but if you don’t, this is your chance to find out.

When your student goes to college, you’re going too—just in a different way. This session is designed to help parents navigate the exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) transition of sending a child off to college. From understanding financial aid and campus resources to setting boundaries, managing communication, and supporting your student’s independence, we’ll cover the essentials every parent needs to know.