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Mauricio Gutierrez

Program Coordinator magutierrez@saonet.ucla.edu As a UCLA alumnus and community college transfer, I am excited to take on my new role as a Program Coordinator for the Transfer Student Center. Most of the time you will see me connecting with students, overseeing our social media, and managing the TSC Volunteer Program. Email me if you ever have a comment, question, or concern about anything transfer related!

Ignacio Ochoa

Mentorship Program Coordinator Hello! My name is Ignacio :) I'm a 4th year Sociology major, minoring in Chicano/a & Central American Studies, from Modesto, CA. I am passionate about social justice and am interested in becoming a public interest lawyer in the future. If I'm not getting coffee at Kerckhoff, you'll most likely find me sleep deprived in Powell library. A few fun facts about me are that I'm a vegetarian, I enjoy reading, binging T.V. shows are my specialty, and I have a Star…

USAC Transfer Student Representative Office

The USAC Transfer Student Representative Office addresses the collective needs of all UCLA transfer students. The representative functions as a facilitator of resources, providing advocacy and support for this group’s unique needs. They also are responsible for bringing transfer students' concerns to the administration and the USAC council. The office of the Transfer Student Representative is one of 15 offices under the Undergraduate Student Association (USA). Student officers and…

Liseth Santos

Master's Student Intern I am currently the graduate intern for the Transfer Student Center. I began my journey in higher education at UC Santa Barbara where I majored in Sociology and double minored in Education and Applied Psychology. Currently I am enrolled in the Masters in Student Affairs program and have a passion with working with first-generation students. When I am not working or studying I enjoy going to the gym, watching Netflix, and exploring LA with friends.

Karina Arzate-Arenivaz

Office Management and Volunteer Program Co-Coordinator karzatearenivaz@saonet.ucla.edu I am a 5th year Transfer student transferring from College of the Sequoias in Visalia California. I am majoring in Political Science and Art History. I have a passion for museums and art spaces, and especially enjoy becoming involved in any artistic community or endeavors. As a part of the transfer center staff I hope to gain insight for future career path in education, either as a teacher or counselor.

Kristy Hong

Communication Team khong@saonet.ucla.edu Hi! My name is Kristy and I'm a senior at UCLA majoring in sociology. I transferred from De Anza College. One of my favorite things to do is to take a stroll on UCLA's campus. It's an honor to be able to work at the Transfer Student helping run our social media platforms. I hope to make more transfers aware of the awesome resources that the TSC and UCLA offers to help them while they're here. Feel free to reach out through @uclatransfers on IG or shoot…

Mission

The Transfer Student Center aims to provide a welcoming environment and create a community that is inclusive of all lived experiences. It is the UCLA Transfer Student Center's mission to provide transfer students resources and programming that connects them to the university and supports them so they can achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals as they progress through their educational journey. Our Vision Empower transfer students to successfully achieve their goals and…

Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement (SOLE)

The Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement Office (SOLE) is the department that advises all of the student-led organizations on campus. There are currently over 1000 student organizations to choose from! You can find a listing of all of the student groups at UCLA by searching this database. Included in the over 1,000 student organizations at UCLA are a variety of transfer-specific and transfer-inclusive groups on campus. Each of these organizations hosts its own events and…

Non-Traditional Student Network (NTSN)

The Non-Traditional Student Network (NTSN) is a student-led group supporting UCLA undergraduate students aged 25 and older. They aim to build an affirming community where non-traditional students can thrive through shared knowledge, support, and connection. They celebrate the unique paths that brought them to higher education and advocate for resources that reflect their diverse needs. As a growing campus demographic, they believe in the power of storytelling and collective…

Carina Salazar

Transfer Student Center Director csalazar@saonet.ucla.edu Carina Salazaris the Director of UCLA’s Transfer Student Center. She is a passionate and committed advocate in higher education with 20+ years of experience whose leadership philosophy is based on a social justice framework. She strongly believes in access and equity for all students and is committed to making the transfer experience become part of the fabric of UCLA. Carina received an AA degree from Los Angeles Pierce…