Transfer Alliance Project - NIH Bridges to Baccalaureate program
highly successful academic advising and enrichment program serving more than 1,000 underserved students at 45 California community colleges. Participants receive support services designed to facilitate their transfer to the University of California and other baccalaureate-granting institutions. TAP provides the following support services:
Transfer Information: Participants are informed of the steps to transfer to the University of California.
Education Planning: Receive guidance to develop a Transfer Roadmap listing semester-by-semester courses required for transfer.
Advising: Advisers monitor students’ academic progress and develop strategies for successful transfer.
Academic Enrichment: Provides opportunities to experience the UC Berkeley environment, including conducting research with UCB faculty and enrolling in UCB concurrent-enrollment or summer courses. Also includes STEM academic coaching, academic development workshops, and assistance with internship opportunities.
Peer Mentoring: Provides opportunities to partner with UCB undergraduate mentors to learn about the Berkeley campus, culture, and resources.
Major/Career Assistance: Informs participants of the multiple undergraduate major pathways by which they can achieve their career and post-graduate goals
Campus Life Immersion: Participants are invited to campus sporting events, guest lectures, free concerts, and overnight residential stays to familiarize them with the culture, diversity, and vitality of a major university campus.
Transfer Application Assistance: Provides information and support with the application process, financial aid, and scholarships.
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