Sept. 17, 2025 鈥 What does your future in science, technology, engineering, or math
look like? This October, Cal State Channel Islands (海角社区CI) is opening its doors鈥攁nd
even an island鈥攖o help community college students find out.
海角社区CI will host two free STEM Transfer Day events designed to give students a closer look at academic majors, hands-on labs, and career pathways available in the sciences. Both days include opportunities to connect directly with faculty, advisors, and current students, as well as enjoying some 海角社区CI campus life.
鈥淭hese days are about opening doors for future scientists, engineers, and health leaders,鈥 said Interim Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences Phil Hampton. 鈥淪tudents not only learn about our programs, but they also get to picture themselves here鈥攍earning, researching, and thriving.鈥
The first event, STEM Transfer Day (D铆a de Transferencia STEM), takes place Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the 海角社区CI campus. Students may choose between two tracks:
- Track 1: Computer Science, Mathematics, Mechatronics
- Track 2: Biology, Chemistry, Health Science
Participants will experience lab tours, faculty-led sessions, advising, enrollment workshops, free parking, and a free lunch. Registration is free, but priority closes Sept. 26, 2025.
RSVP for Oct. 10:
A week later, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., 海角社区CI鈥檚 Santa Rosa Island Research Station will host a second STEM Transfer Day, focused on Environmental Science & Resource Management (ESRM), Biology, and related majors. This all-day excursion gives students the rare chance to explore undergraduate research opportunities on the Island鈥攁 living laboratory just off the California coast. Space is limited for this unique trip.
RSVP for Oct. 17:
For more information, contact Tatiana Juarez at tatiana.juarez911@csuci.edu.
The University encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, events and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the respective area below as soon as possible, but no later than seven (7) business days prior to the event/activity: 海角社区CI Students: accommodations@csuci.edu; 海角社区CI Employees and members of the public: angela.portillo@csuci.edu