“University Bridging is very important for a smooth transition from the community college to the university.  Each has a different environment.  All transfer students must adjust to the university environment, even the brightest students.  University Bridging will help to connect you to the university BEFORE you transfer.”-Dennis Fernando, Bio- Chemistry Major, City College transfer to UCSD, Winter 2001

MESAdvantage Standards for University Bridging:

• Participate in MESA networking events (e.g. transfer visits)
• Research opportunities for educational advancement
• Establish connection to your prospective university (e.g.with student support services and clubs, or with an advisor)
• Enroll in a class (in your major) at your prospective transfer institution
• Explore and participate in field or lab research opportunities
• Apply to your transfer university of choice
• Other university bridging activities as the opportunities arise for you (e.g. contact at least one university student(s) in your major)

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