Project RAISE Workshops
Project RAISE partners Cal State Fullerton with the community colleges across Orange County to provide STEM transfer preparation resources.
Our goal is to improve the success of transfer students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In an effort to support students prior to their transfer, we provide a series of information sessions at our partner colleges. All students, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national original, or any other protected status, who are interested in Project RIASE workshops are welcome.
Our workshops be held virtually and you can register for our workshops below.
Fall 2026 Workshops
The Fall 2026 workshops will be offered virtually. More information below. Please join our virtual workshops by clicking the links below. The links will navigate you to a brief registration page before you join our meeting.
Note: Our meetings are open to the first 300 attendees. Please join us early to ensure your spot in the meeting.
Master Your STEM STUDENT Success WOrkshop (virtual)
Want to build on your academic and professional skills? Join us to learn about tips and tools to be a successful student in STEM and how to measure your success. Being successful as a STEM student is the first step is preparing for transfer.
Date: Friday, September 25
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Register here:
Master Your STEM Student Success Registration
STEM Resources at csuf workshop (virtual)
Thinking about transferring to California State University, Fullerton? Join us to learn about the various resources at CSUF for STEM students and how you can access them if you transfer to CSUF.
Date: Thursday, October 1
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Register here:
STEM Resources at CSUF Registration
Stem transfer Success panel (virtual)
Considering transferring to a 4-year university? Join us to learn from current STEM transfer students and how they prepared for transfer to ensure they were successful.
Date: Tuesday, October 13
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Register here:
STEM Transfer Success Panel Registration
More than a lab coat - biology & Biochemistry career paths workshop (virtual)
Are you considering a career in Biology and Biochemistry. Join us to explore traditional and unexpected career paths, from research and healthcare to cosmetics and beyond. Also, discover how your STEM skills can open doors to careers you may not have considered.
Date: Thursday, October 15
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join:
Biology & Biochemistry Career Paths Link
Linkedin - build your stem brand workshop (virtual)
Ready to level up your LinkedIn? Join us to build your professional presence, make connections, and create post that stand out. You'll explore real student profiles and leave with a new LinkedIn post of your own!
Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Register here:
LinkedIn - Build Your STEM Brand Link
Navigating STEm CareEr Pathways workshop (virtual)
Unsure of what STEM career path to follow? Join us to learn about the various STEM career pathways and what to do now to prepare for your desired career pathway.
Date: Tuesday, October 27
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Register here:
Navigating STEM Career Pathways Registration
Internship & undergraduate research 101 workshop (virtual)
Have you heard that you should join an internship and or do undergraduate research, but unsure where to start? Join us to learn more about both. We'll go over what they are, where to find them, and how to prepare to be an outstanding candidate.
Date: Thursday, November 12
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Register here:
Internship & Undergraduate Research 101 Registration
Undergraduate Research Experience 2027
Information sessions will be held to inform students about the benefits of participating in undergraduate research, about the Undergraduate Research Experience program at Cal State Fullerton, and gain an understanding of the application requirements for URE27, a program designed exclusively for community college students majoring in STEM at our partnering institutions.
Project RAISE College Partners include: Citrus College, Cypress College, Fullerton College, Golden West College, Irvine Valley College, Orange Coast College, Saddleback College, Santa Ana College, and Santiago Canyon College.
The application will go live in November 2026 and will be found at our URE27 application site
once it is live. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, March 1 at 11:59pm.
You can also visit our Undergraduate Research Experience site and learn more about our program here: Undergraduate Research Experience website
.
Information about our sessions are below.
undergraduate research Experience Information Session (Virtual)
Join us to discuss what the Undergraduate Research Experience is and how to prepare for our application. We'll be going over the application process and what to expect.
Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Register here:
URE27 Information Session Registration
URE23 Information session available on Youtube!
INFORMATION SESSION TOPICS
Look for additional information sessions in future semesters. Typical topics include:
Transferring 101
Overview: Students learn about the admissions process, transfer requirements, transferable courses, and cost of attendance when transferring to a four-year university. Focusing on Cal State Fullerton, PAs also discuss campus resources, including Project RAISE opportunities, and go over some of the aspects of transfer shock.
Transfer Shock!
Overview: Students discuss what transfer shock is, its causes, and the effects it has on students after they have transferred. Students talk about some of the challenges associated with transferring to a four-year university, discuss ways in which they may prepare for transferring, receive recommendations from transfer students at CSUF, and learn how Project RAISE can help them!
Transferology
Overview: This is an interactive presentation that works best when conducted in a computer lab. Students learn how Transferology can help them with their transfer plans, receive help from Project RAISE Peer Advisors as they create their accounts, and run a Titan Degree Audit for their majors.
Careers in STEM
Overview: Students explore the career development process, hear about some of the skills they will develop as STEM majors, and look into specific positions within Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Students learn about tools that can help them research careers within their majors and talk about some of the things they can do to prepare to enter the job market.
Resumes and Personal Statements
Overview: Students explore the format and common sections of a resume. PAs discuss action verbs and go through an action statement exercise where students practice improving their bullet points for their own experiences. PAs also discuss some common Dos and Don’ts, as well as some of the things that employers prioritize. PAs also discuss the need for, and importance of personal statements. PAs discuss tips for a successful personal statement and students begin drafting some ideas around their personal experiences, career aspirations, and their field of study.
Strategies for Success
Overview: Strategies for success is designed to help students understand how to a) define success, b) set SMART goals, c) get organized, d) find opportunities, e) track progress toward goals, f) stay committed, g) learn from mistakes, h) identify and use resources, and i) seek help. This presentation can be tailored to meet your students’ needs by focusing on academic success, funding/scholarship processes, conference and travel opportunities, or other agreed upon topics.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Overview: Students review the importance of an undergraduate research opportunity, discuss the benefits of conducting research, gain an understanding of how to search for local and national research opportunities, and talk about some of the steps to prepare or position themselves to conduct research. Students also go through an overview of the Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) provided by Project RAISE at Cal State Fullerton, hear from Peer Advisors about their research experiences, and review the URE application process.
Peer Stories Panel or Mixer
Overview: Peer Advisors will share their own transfer stories, including strategies for success and future plans. This can be done as a panel with pre-determined questions specific to your CC audience, with each PA taking a turn to talk, and/or with a networking component allowing CC students to casually interact with CSUF students.
