Since November 1999, Transitions has served as a program that enhances the first-year experience for incoming black students by providing leadership training, workshops, peer mentoring, and other social and academic activities to ensure that all participants are prepared for college and beyond. Students participate in an early arrival program before classes start and enroll in a weekly course.
For 25 years, this program has helped retain and graduate well over 1,000 students. Graduates of the program have gone on to become elected members of Student Government and have also obtained membership and been leaders in a myriad of organizations from fraternities and sororities to Resident Assistants (RAs), Student Orientation Leaders (SOLs), and BASE Mentors all while maintaining a standard of excellence in the classroom. Transitions graduates have gone on to excel in their professional careers and more, all across the world.
To serve the growing demographic of students effectively, the Transitions Program requires additional support to provide the essential community, mentorship, and resources that help these students thrive. In honor of the 25th anniversary and to celebrate how far the program has come, we invite you to contribute to the program as we plan to further its impact on retention, graduation, and overall student success.
UC and UC Health employees can give via payroll deduction today!
