UC San Diego welcomes our new first-year transfer students to STEP into 2026!
The Summer Transfer Enrichment Program (STEP) prepares incoming Triton Transfers for success in their transfer to UCSD. This program designed exclusively for incoming transfer students by providing a variety ways they can connect with information, resources, and each other, all before stepping onto campus for the first time in September.
STEP into 2026 enables you as an incoming transfer student to participate on your terms when works for you. We know transfer students come in with a variety of needs, so we allow you build out a summer schedule that works best for you. Although we hope to see you at every opportunity, you can participate in any - or all - steps along the way, or tap into the recordings at a later time.
STEP Dive Into 2026 Flyer by Triton Transfers
Why should you participate?
By participating in the steps of STEP into 2026, first-year transfer students will be able to:
- Make a successful transition from community college by celebrating their lived experiences, wealth of knowledge and skills sets.
- Identify campus resources specific to their needs.
- Discover how to find various research and involvement opportunities
- Establish a strong sense of belonging by developing a social network with peers, faculty and staff.
Why should you participate?
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- Get a jump start on your UCSD experience!
- Students who participated in STEP had a higher GPA in their first quarter!
- Gain research experience and mentorship.
- Meet fellow transfer students like yourself.
- Connect with resources early.
- Get your questions answered.
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Transfer Talks
Transfer Talks are webinars that connect you to experts at UC San Diego! Learn about the important deadlines and how to meet them before they hit - so you are ready to STEP into UCSD. Sessions usually are an hour long, and will have roughly 30 minutes of presentation time from different staff members in relevant departments (for example, financial advisors when discussing paying bills), followed by 10-15 minutes of Q&A time. Sessions are recorded, so you'll never miss out on information!
Zoom Meeting ID: 914 7298 0287
Transfer Talks 2026 Schedule:
| Housing at UCSD | Wednesday, May 27 |
| Connecting with Advisors at UC San Diego | Wednesday, June 3 |
| IGETC and Transcripts | Wednesday, June 10 |
| Financial Aid: Getting Prepared for your Incoming Year | Wednesday, June 17 |
| Your Health at UCSD | Wednesday, June 24 |
| Off for Holiday | Wednesday, July 1 |
| Setting up for Academic Success at UCSD | Wednesday, July 8 |
| How to Get Started with the Office for Students with Disabilities | Wednesday, July 15 |
| How Your College Can Support you at UC San Diego | Wednesday, July 22 |
| How to Pay Your Bills at UC San Diego | Wednesday, July 29 |
| Transfer Time: Drop-Ins with Staff | Wednesday, August 5 |
| Undocumented and Mixed Status Services - Meet USS | Wednesday, August 12 |
| Getting To and Around UCSD | Wednesday, August 19 |
| Getting Jobs and Getting Involved | Wednesday, August 26 |
| Meet the Transfer Hub | Wednesday, September 2 |
Transfers Connect
Want to meet other transfer students over the Summer? Come to a transfer connect session! With identity and topic based sessions, you're bound to meet new friends. Sessions take place over zoom and in-person so there's an option for everyone!
Zoom Meeting ID: 961 236 76444
Transfer Connect 2026 Schedule:
| So You Got Accepted, Now What? | Virtual | Tuesday, June 9 |
| Hot Spots on and around Campus | Virtual | Tuesday, July 7 |
| Hot Spots on and around Campus | In-Person | Thursday, July 9 |
| First Generation Transfers Connect | Virtual | Thursday, July 16 |
| Transfers with Dependents | Virtual | Thursday, August 13 |
| Who is Here to Help | Virtual | Monday, August 17 |
| Who is Here to Help | In-Person | Thursday, August 20 |
Research & Involvement Series
Learn the tips and tricks of connecting with research, getting involved, and building your resume! Sessions are led by the Transfer Research and Involvement Coordinator.
Zoom Meeting ID: 975 1424 2149
Research & Involvement Series 2026 Schedule:
| Explore Research Opportunities at UCSD | Friday, July 31 |
| Resume Workshop | Friday, August 7 |
| How to Connect with UCSD Professors | Friday, August 14 |
| Study Abroad for Transfers | Friday, August 21 |
| Experiential Learning: Internships, UCDC, & more! | Friday, August 28 |
Transfer Success Series
Learn how to transfer your academic success from your previous college to UC San Diego! This interactive series, led by the Transfer Retention Specialist, will introduce you to key campus resources on how to thrive academically—and beyond!
Zoom Meeting ID: 946 6538 7561
Transfer Success Series 2026 Schedule:
| Transferable Triumph: Leveraging Prior Learning at UCSD | Tuesday, July 14 | |
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Tuesday, July 21 |
Questions?
E-mail tritontransfers@ucsd.edu
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