Transfer Community Engagement Program

All UCSD transfer students are eligible for CCR Validation by participating in Triton Transfer Hub events, peer coaching sessions, and other campus events!

In 2025-2026, the Triton Transfer Hub and Commons' Experiential Learning team launched a collaobrative CCR opportunity: the Transfer Student Community Engagement Program.

This allows any transfer student to earn CCR Validation by attending at least 30-hours of eligible events and activities. Use the resources below to enroll in the program, track your participation, and start building your CCR Transcript today!

Benefits of the CCR Transcript:

Showcases transferrable skills (Competencies) gained from beyond the classroom experiences
Strengthens graduate school and job applications through official university documentation
Improves resume, cover letter and interviewing skills through meanginful self-reflection
Guides informed decisions and goal setting to prepare for transition from college to career

Competencies Earned:

Civic Engagement & Social Responsibility
Leadership & Innovation
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Teamwork & Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Community Engagement & Involvement

Getting Started:

Complete this Interest Form to get started and stay up-to-date on program events
Review participation tracking expectations below
Start attending events and activities (see calendar below)!

Which activities can be counted towards my 30 hours?

The Transfer Student Community Engagement Program has several event / activity types that are required of all participating students, and many more that are optional depending on your interests. Review the categories below and make a plan to ensure you reach 30-hours before the CCR Validation deadline of June 30th, 2026.

Please note that different activities have different participation tracking requirements. Learn how to track your hours across all activity types by expanding the instructions in the next drawer.

**REQUIRED (2 hours):**

At least one Transfer Hub Event (1 hour)
At least one Transfer Peer Coaching Session (1 hour)

**CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE (28+ hours):**

Additional Weekly Transfer Hub Events (1-20 hours)
Additional Transfer Peer Coaching Sessions (1-10 hours)
Experiential Learning Workshops (1-5 hours)
Experiential Learning Showcase (1-5 hours)
Career Launch Program (must apply first, 8-10 hours)
Campus Partner Programming (1-40 hours)
- Participate in any of the below opportunities to count towards your 30 hours. Learn how to track your participation by expanding the instructions in the next drawer.

- Micro-Internships: participate in short-term, paid, project-based work experiences
  - Host Department: Career Center
  - Time of Year: Year round
  - Total Hours: 5-40 hours
  - Additional details: Opportunities to learn about specific department programs
  - For more information: https://career.ucsd.edu/jobs-experience/micro-internships
- Career Development Series: Learn best practices across disciplines from peer leaders
  - Host Department: Career Center
  - Time of Year: Year round
  - Total Hours: 1-2 hours
  - Additional details: Sign up for individual or a series of workshops hosted by CPEP
  - For more information: https://career.ucsd.edu/events/index.html
- iLead Workshops: drop-in workshop program for all students (also a full CCR program)
  - Host Department: Center for Student Involvement
  - Time of Year: every Quarter
  - Total Hours: 1-30 hours
  - Additional details: Sign up for individual or a series of workshops hosted by CPEP
  - For more information: https://getinvolved.ucsd.edu/ccl/leadership.html
- Weed Warriors: weekly community service project at Scripps Coastal Reserve
  - Host Department: Natural Reserve System
  - Time of Year: Year round
  - Total Hours: 2 hours per week (year round)
  - Additional details: recurring drop-in volunteer event open to all
  - For more information: https://calendar.ucsd.edu/group/natural-reserve-system
- Department Information Sessions: get a snapshot of high-impact programs of interest
  - Host Department: Various departments (Study Abroad, URH, ECE, AIP, etc.)
  - Time of Year: Year round
  - Total Hours: 1-5 hours
  - Additional details: Opportunities to learn about specific department programs
  - For more information:
- Career Fair: Connect with campus departments and employers to plan for post-graduation
  - Host Department: Career Center
  - Time of Year: Spring Quarter
  - Total Hours: 1-2 hours
  - Additional details: Bring a resume to share with campus and external vendors
  - For more information: https://career.ucsd.edu/employers-recruiters/career-fairs
- Student Organization Events: Connect with a wide range of interest and career orgs
  - Host Department: Center for Student Involvement
  - Time of Year: every Quarter
  - Total Hours: 1-2 hours
  - Additional details: Event for students to learn about and get involved with student organizations
  - For more information: https://getinvolved.ucsd.edu/events/annual/index.html

How do I track my participation hours?

Complete the steps below to track your participation across various programs and events.

**Transfer Hub Events (1-20 hours):**

Automatically tracked:
- Scan in with your ID at each Transfer Hub Event so your attendance is recorded.

**Transfer Peer Coaching Sessions (1-10 hours):**

Automatically tracked:
- Scan in with your ID at each Transfer Peer Coaching session so your attendance is recorded.

Experiential Learning Workshops (1-5 hours):

Tracked via registration form:
- List this program name (Transfer Student Community Engagement Program) when registering for any virtual or in-person EL Workshops.

**Experiential Learning Showcase Event (1-5 hours):**

Tracked via registration form:
- List this program name (Transfer Student Community Engagement Program) when RSVPing for the EL Showcase.

**Career Launch Program (8-10 hours):**

Tracked automatically:
- Students must first apply to participate in the Career Launch program. Once enrolled, participation hours are tracked automatically via workshop attendance and completed assignements.

**Campus Partner Events (1-40 hours):**

Tracked via student reflection:
- Complete this brief Reflection Form after each campus partner event, in order for participation hours to be tracked towards the 30-hour CCR requirement.

When will I receive CCR Validation?

Student participants can receive CCR Validation once they have met the 30-hour participation requirement and submitted the appropriate tracking forms listed above.

If you have completed your hours before the Validation deadline (6/30/2026) and would like the position added to your CCR Transcript, please email the program Validators so they can verify your hours:

Allie Shonley - ashonley@ucsd.edu
Laszlo Folks - lafolks@ucsd.edu

Otherwise, all students who met the participation requirement will be Validated automatically after June 30th, 2026.