Where to go from here? LB hosted annual college transfer day fair

Have you thought about where you're going to go after LBCC? If not, you're not alone. There are many people willing to help you make that decision! Representatives from four-year colleges across the state came to campus on Jan. 23 to hold the annual Transfer Day fair, where they inform LBCC students of the options available to them, and assist them in preparing for the admissions and transfer process. Along the walls of the Commons cafeteria, several tables were set up with banners, papers, and pamphlets, each with one or two representatives of a different college in the Oregon area. Students milled about the room, occasionally stopping at one table or another to ask questions or just talk about a specific school before moving on. “We’re getting people to think about this earlier,” said Rick DeBellis, representing OSU and providing information on the Degree Partnership Program. When looking into all these options, getting the right information, you might find opportunities you like somewhere other than just your dream school, he said. Talking to people and visiting schools were things he found very important in making a decision. Alona Jackson, admissions counselor at Southern Oregon University, said “You have a lot of choices when you’re transferring, so it’s definitely nice to be informed and be able to really physically see all the colleges that it’s possible for you to go to.” She also discussed the importance of connecting to a strong community. “I wanted to find a place I could feel comfortable at, and felt I could be myself as an individual, with a strong community to help me academically as well as socially, too.” The admissions counselor at George Fox University, Jamison Loop, valued exposing students to other options, not only in their choice of college, but also about majors and eligible scholarships. Several of the representatives had come to previous fairs, and look forward to seeing it continue to grow in the future.

At a glance:
What: A fair where representatives of four-year colleges provide information and assistance with transferring.
When: Jan. 23, 2019
Where: Commons Cafeteria, LBCC

For more information, see:
Oregon Transfer Day at LBCC
LBCC-OSU Degree Partnership Program
Southern Oregon University Transfer Requirements