College Webinars and Website Links

This is HUGE resource courtesy of Stanford University. This resource is for all students to get more information about planning and applying for college with links for scholarships, common app, UC schools, financial aid and more!

This year UC is hosting six virtual system wide events for students and families. Free events featuring admission staff, current students and parents, UC faculty and UC alumni. There is no fee, and each event has a maximum capacity of 3,000 attendees.

The UC for You events are intended to help students and families who will be applying this fall get to know the nine undergraduate campuses. These events are an excellent opportunity to ask questions about admission selection, majors, pre-professional programs and more.

https://ucforyou.universityofcalifornia.edu/?mc_cid=2b9728b2a4&mc_eid=d1439e5d03

The UC for Everyone: UC wants You! events are for students and their families who are considering UC in future years. These events will feature current students and parents, UC faculty, and UC alumni who will share their experiences of UC.

October 3, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - California first-year students

October 24, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.- Students, parents, UC faculty and staff will share their experiences and insight on opportunities and options for students in the African-American, Native American, and ChicanX/LatinX communities on our campuses. The session will end with a live Q&A. This session is intended for students and their parents interested in learning about how UC campus's academic and affinity resource centers support and strengthen the history, culture and well-being of students of color.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Office of Admissions will be hosting a special admissions presentation for RHS seniors on October 5th from 2-2:30pm

Student Registration link below to register for the virtual Cal Poly visit in advance.

Student Registration

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Oct 5, 2020 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://calpoly.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrceyqqjovGdH415HrZ7GmGtPhFyJcLjqd

After registering, students will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

ABOUT FERIA

The purpose of Feria de Educación is to empower thousands of Spanish-speaking parents and students by providing them with information and resources to help them succeed in California’s educational system, attend post-secondary education, and attain their professional goals.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

• Provide a culturally sensitive environment for Spanish-speaking parents with children of all ages.

• Bridge the cultural gap between Spanish-speaking parents and California’s educational system.

• Provide information and resources (in Spanish and English) from pre-school to higher education aimed at increasing the college-going culture among the Latino population.

• Provide a variety of career paths and alternatives in a diverse range of fields.

For more information, or how to register for this virtual event, visit Feria De Education

Visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs7swqx9MVZipcTyJD-9zhNFEWpk404Qt

COLLEGE PRESENTERS INCLUDE: Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, The Gates Scholarship, University of Chicago, and University of Michigan

Colleges discussed:

• Exploring Careers & Majors

• The Significance of College Match & Fit

• Test-Optional Colleges & Holistic Application Review

• College Essays & Supplemental Writing

• Scholarships & Financial Aid

As your Representative in the 21^st Congressional District, it is my honor to host Service Academy Night for local young leaders who are interested in attending any of the following prestigious institutions: the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Coast Guard Academy.

This is an information session open to all high school students, families, teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators. Representatives from the Federal Service Academies and members of my staff will be on hand to discuss the nomination process and answer questions students may have.

Service Academy Night will be held on Thursday, September 3^rd, 2020 from 5:30-7pm via Zoom. To register: bit.ly/CA21Service.

If you have any questions please e-mail: ServiceAcademy@mail.house.gov or contact my Selma District Office at (559) 460-6070.

Agenda:

Zoom Service Academy Night 2020

Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

5:30 pm – 5:32 pm Event begins, Congressman Cox greets everyone and gives a brief opening remark

5:32 pm - 5:33 pm Congressman Cox leads pledge of allegiance

5:33 pm – 5:40 pm Congressman Cox talks about service academy, nominations process, deadlines, etc.

5:40 pm - 5:50 pm First presentation: Coast Guard- ENS. D. Vincent Thomas Jr., Ph.D, M.T.S.

5:50 pm - 6:00 pm Second presentation: Air Force- Lieutenant Jerry Severn

6:00 pm - 6:10 pm Third presentation: Navy- Captain Adan Covarrubias

6:10 pm - 6:20 pm Fourth presentation: Army- Captain Adam Sabourin

6:20 pm - 6:30 pm Fifth presentation: Fresno State University, Army ROTC- Lt Col Joshua Lunsford

6:30 pm - 6:40 pm Sixth presentation: Fresno State University, Air Force ROTC- Lt Col James Ladd

6:40 pm - 6:55 pm Questions from students, parents, teachers, etc.

6:55 pm - 7:00 pm Congressman Cox gives closing remarks and event ends

This is a FREE live streaming event being made available to ALL of your high school students on September 9, 2020 and will be LIVE from 5-8 PM.

(All presentations will be live captioned for your deaf and hard of hearing students and all virtual booths and sessions will remain up on the website through the end of the year.)

Registered students will have access to all information sessions and one-on-one “virtual booths” to chat with college reps from around the state and the nation.

It’s a higher ed college search that is safe, easy and limitless.

Join us as we connect, engage and DREAM!

STUDENT REGISTRATION OPENS: Wednesday, August 19

Link to website for Student Registration: https://gotocollegefairs.swoogo.com/fresno-virtual-event

In the meantime, here is a video to familiarize you with the registration process and attached is a sample image of how the virtual booths will be set up so that you can help prepare your students when they get ready to register and navigate the fair.

· Registration Preview Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaOXWLzjviA

· Sample Virtual Booth: See attached image

What

130+ Coalition members will gather to share information about their schools and to answer your questions, live.

When

The event will take place over the course of two days, Sept. 16, from 6-10 p.m. and Sept. 17, from 7-10 p.m. (Please note: the event time is Eastern.)

Why

Coalition schools meet our eligibility requirements in the areas of access, affordability, and student success, making them smart college choices.

How

This virtual fair will be hosted via Zoom. Learn more on the Zoom website about how to join Zoom webinars, including details about required software and hardware.

Read on to register

Interested in hearing more about admissions, programs and services at Fresno Pacific University? Join Ms. Martha Fregoso, Admissions Advisor, from FPU to talk about their university. Log into their zoom at:

https://fresno.zoom.us/j/97335991724

Grand Canyon University knows this year has been challenging and you have had to miss out on so many high school experiences, but that should not stop you from looking forward to college!

Please join us for an informational virtual presentation to learn what Grand Canyon University has to offer! From our 200+ academic programs, vibrant campus life, 80+ clubs, and outreach opportunities, there is something for everyone at GCU! Cant wait to see you there! Lopes Up!

GCU ZOOM EVENT

DETAILS:

Join us to learn about all the exciting things GCU has to offer!

DATE:

Thursday September 24^th, 2020

TIME:

2:00-2:45 PM

LOCATION:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwldemrrDkpGNC5U0FGS7WIyquujGxYrU1H