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Through the Student Equity Department, we offer university tours every semester. These university tours are meant to help our students think about transfer opportunities, explore their options, and identify/solidify their educational goals. We aim to introduce a variety of universities to our students, including schools in Northern California, Southern California, UC campuses, CSU campus, and HBCUs. Throughout the tours, students also get opportunities to engage with their peers to get to know one another, as well as connect with our student equity counselors and university staff and students. It is a wonderful way to gain exposure, enhance engagement while at GCC, and learn about transfer.
LOCAL UNIVERSITY TOURS
Each fall semester, the Student Equity Office offers university tours to local universities across Los Angeles to help students explore local universities by visiting the campus on a day long tour. On these university tours, students get a walking campus tour, learn about the university, transfer options, and explore university campus resources. Previous tours have included visits to CSU Los Angeles, CSU Northridge, California Polytechnic University of Pomona, and UC Los Angeles.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY TOURS
Each winter, the Student Equity Office offers opportunities for students to attend and explore universities in Southern California. These trips are overnight and provide students a chance to learn about transfer options and possibilities for schools beyond the local area. Previous tours have included visits to UC Riverside, San Diego State University, and UC San Diego.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY TOURS
During spring break, the Student Equity Office offers opportunities for students to attend universities in Northern California. These tours are usually scheduled during spring break because they are conducted over two nights/ three days. Students explore universities in the northern California region, get some sightseeing opportunities, and learn about transfer opportunities. Previous tours have included visits to UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, and San Jose State University.
HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES TOURS
The Student Equity Office offers Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) tours that take place every other spring break. Tours are scheduled during spring break because they usually take up to five days and are out of state trips. HBCU tours provide students the chance to learn about HBCU, visit several HBCU campuses, meet students and gain exposure to student life on these campuses. These tours also offer students the opportunity to discover prospective universities for transfer beyond California and explore various cultural and historical artifacts for the states wherein we visit.