Week 2 - Bubbles & Beakers

Thank you to everyone who attended Bubbles & Beakers hosted by CNAS Transfer Connections. We hope participants enjoyed the opportunity to connect with peers, meet peer mentors, and enjoy a hand-crafted drink. As we continue improving future Transfer Connections events and creating meaningful experiences for transfer students, we would greatly appreciate your feedback.

Please take a few moments to complete our feedback form and help us improve future CNAS Transfer Connections events.

📅 Date: October 07, 2026
🕐 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Pierce 1105

Week 4 - Registration 101: A CNAS Transfer's Guide to Registration

Join CNAS Transfer Connections for a registration workshop catered to transfer students. Learn how to efficiently plan courses, when to use an enrollment request form, and more from a transfer student who's been through it before. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions about the process or to simply feel more prepared. 

This event has concluded.

📅 Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕐 Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Pierce Hall 1105

Week 4 - Pumpkins, Paintings, and Everything Connections

Welcome to Week 4! Join us for a spooky night of pumpkin painting while enjoying Apple Cider, Seasonal Bundtinis from Nothing Bundt Cakes, and fresh popcorn! You will have the opportunity to socialize with current and prospective transfer students, as well as learning about CNAS Transfer Connections. After enjoying this fall-themed night, you get to leave with your unique pumpkin decor and a stronger sense of connection to peers in your transfer community. 

This event has concluded.

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕐 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Foxhole, Pentland Hills

Week 6 - Faculty-Student Mixer with Dr. Brian Duistermars

Join us for a Faculty-Student Mixer and get the chance to connect with a UCR Professor of Teaching in Neuroscience in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Whether you're curious about neuroscience, interested in research, or simply want to hear about Dr. Duistermars journey and experience, this is your chance! You will have the opportunity to ask questions, get inspired, and connect beyond the classroom.

This event has concluded.

Date: Wednesday, November 04, 2026
🕐 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Transfer Success Zone, ARC, Skye Hall

Week 8 - Alumni/Professionals Panel 

Join CNAS Transfer Connections for an engaging panel featuring UCR professors, medical students, and healthcare professionals who have combined research, leadership, and service to build their own paths.

What to expect:

• Hear real stories and career journeys from speakers who are professionals in research, healthcare, and higher education
• Gain insight into research, higher education, and healthcare
• Ask questions and receive practical advice for your own path

This is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and get inspired as you take meaningful steps toward your future in graduate and professional schools.

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📅 Date: November 19, 2026

🕐 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

📍 Location: Career Center, Rooms A & B

Week 10 - Goodie Bag Social

Finals season can be stressful, and the CNAS Transfer Connections Program is here to help you finish the quarter strong!

Stop by our Goodie Bag Social event and pick up a grab-and-go bag filled with snacks and study fuel to help keep you energized as Fall Quarter comes to an end. Whether you’re heading to class, studying for finals, working on projects, or preparing for exams, take a quick break and grab something to keep you going.

Come visit us, recharge, and leave with some study essentials as you power through finals week!

RSVP Now!

📅 Date: December 02, 2026

🕐 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

📍 Location: STEM Room (Pierce 1105)