Fifth Annual Undocumented Student Action Week! | |
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Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW) This year’s USAW theme, “Change in Action” empowers us to engage in state, federal, and local action to support undocumented students in their goal of earning a college education. We must think about the ways we can cultivate and empower change that is long lasting.
These year event details are:
STATEWIDE ADVOCACY
A Celebration & Call to Action
In collaboration with Immigrants Rising, the Chancellor’s Office will be hosting a USAW kick-off event during the 20 Year Anniversary AB540 Conference. The virtual all-day conference will bring together legislators, administrators, frontline staff, and students from across California to celebrate the successes created through AB 540.
EVENT DETAILS:
20 Year Anniversary AB 540 Conference – October 18th 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
System Leader Plenary – October 18th 1-2 p.m.
Register here
Systemwide Webinars
As you consider developing your own institutional advocacy efforts, the Chancellor’s Office will be hosting a daily system webinar at 1:00 p.m. from October 19-22 on critical policy frameworks and tools designed to support institutions with successful implementation of recent undocumented student policy reforms. These webinars will include topics such as a review of statewide policies, data collection and use, and innovative use of funds.
EVENT DETAILS:
Undocumented Student Action Week Webinars – October 19 - 22 1-2 p.m.
Register here
Moorpark College, Ventura College and Oxnard College will be collaborating for events this week. Stay tunned for more information!
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LATE START COURSES STILL AVAILABLE!!!
Academic Counseling for Courses
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Speak with your major counselor or attend a counseling workshop ASAP to get course recommendations for Fall semester or follow your Educational Plan if you have previously created one with a counselor.
Students can meet with a counselor in-person or virtually. Please visit the counseling office website below for their latest updates, events, and appointment options or call them at (805) 378-1428.
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FREE Bus Rides and Parking | |
Need a ride?
Students can ride the bus for free–anywhere, anytime, any day! College students enrolled at Moorpark College, Oxnard College, Ventura College, CSU Channel Islands, and Cal Lutheran University can get around Ventura County free on public transportation–just show the driver your student ID.
Parking is also free for students who commute on their own transportation. Just park on your designated area. No parking passes will be needed and no tickets will be issued.
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Some of your textbooks may be available for FREE through the Textbook Lending Program with the Library. For more information on these resources please visit their website for more information. | | |
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Extended Opportunity Programs and Services provides special services to full time community college students. Participants must meet financial and educational disadvantage criteria. After eligibility requirements are met, EOPS services include the following: specialized academic, career, and personal counseling, book service program (grant/voucher), priority registration, transfer assistance, special activities and workshops.
If you applied and received a notice of not being eligible, we suggest you follow-up to see if your eligibility has changed.
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Cash for College Workshops
October 9 & 23, 2021
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What is CASH for COLLEGE?
At our Cash for College events, our Financial Aid experts will help you apply for FREE MONEY to use for college. This is not a loan, it's free money that you can use for tuition, books, housing, transportation, childcare, computers and more! Yes, there are low-interest loans, and work-study funds available too, but much of what is awarded is not a loan.
Go to college - we'll pay for it!
Think you don't qualify? Let us help you find out! Working adults can apply. People just taking ONE class can apply. YOU can apply. Even if you have already paid for the current semester, you could get reimbursed. It takes less than one hour. Wouldn't it be great to find out that you've been awarded up to $15,000 in financial aid? That's not a bad way to spend your morning.
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October 9 : 9:00 am to 11:00 am zoom link or go to bit.ly/MC-cash1
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October 23: 9:00 am to 11:00 am zoom link or go to bit.ly/MC-cash2
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MyVCCCD App
After downloading the MyVCCCD App, click on the second button on the bottom of the screen. Select the "Report Vaccinations" and upload a picture of your Vaccination Card. Wait 24-hours for it to upload.
Visit the app again and open the "Campus Pass," the top of the screen will state your name and vaccination status in a blue background.
Complete the "Daily Screening Form" and check-in before entering campus to receive your wristband.
All visitors must adhere to the most updated MC COVID-19 Guidelines on this website.
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Check the Financial Aid Tab on your Portal and attend to any items on the “Financial Aid Requirements” window that do not have a green checkmark on the “Status” of the item. Log in to you “Online Financial Aid Account” to check your awards.
Keep an eye out on your student email as you may get invited to apply to additional financial grant resources throughout the semester.
For questions about your financial aid application or package, please call our Financial Aid office at (805) 378-1462 or call your financial aid specialist; students who are undocumented or need assistance in Spanish can contact Graciela Sanchez through email at GSanchez@vcccd.edu, call (805) 553-4705, or schedule an appointment with her on this link. For assistance filling out your financial aid applications, you can talk to a financial aid specialist on Tuesdays from 4pm-6pm through Zoom on this link. Password: 463927.
Meeting ID: 98871404446
Password: 463927
Ensure you are applying every year!
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Free Library Resources and Tutoring for Moorpark College Students | |
The library is now open to students for in-person services; some of the services available for you include study room reservations, course reserves, textbook lending, and equipment lending such as hotspots, laptops, chromebooks, and calculators. We also have many copies of the The Hate U Give available for 2-week checkout throughout the semester.
The Teaching and Learning Center is offering free tutoring for students whichever way they feel comfortable. In person tutoring services are Tuesday and Wednesday from 10AM-4PM. Tutoring is available in a variety of subjects. Check out their website for a full list of subjects and schedule your appointment today.
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GET YOUR DACA FEES COVERED WITH THE UFW FOUNDATION FREE IMMIGRATION CONSULTATIONS | |
We understand that legislation continues to change and it can be confusing. Remember that we have Free Legal Immigration Services with trusted attorneys that are able to answer any questions you may have and can help you prepare the paperwork necessary for any potential immigration relief options you may qualify for. Permanent residents should also schedule a free legal immigration consultation for steps on how to complete the naturalization process.
The UFW Foundation continues to serve students through phone and zoom, as well as in-person on selected dates. Please check out their website or call them at 1-877-881-8281 to schedule a virtual appointment that works best for you.
In-person appointments are in the Student Services Annex, in the building with te sliding door with International Students, CHESS and now MC Dreamers during COVID-19. For In-Person appointments with the UFW Foundation lawyers please select Moorpark College and choose from one of the following dates:
Wednesday Oct. 20
Wednesday Nov. 17
Through the California Community College Immigration Services Project, nine Legal Service Providers have been contracted to provide immigration legal services, including DACA initial application, renewal assistance and consultations to screen for affirmative immigration relief, to immigrant students faculty and staff. Eligible students, faculty and staff can access these supports confidentially through the UFW Foundation. The legal service providers have committed to seeing each case from start to finish as long as they were affiliated with a California Community College at intake.
The fund will cover the $495 DACA application filing fees for students, faculty and staff affiliated with a California community college, including Moorpark College.
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BORROW A LAPTOP AND/OR HOTSPOT FOR FALL 2021 | |
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Work. Kids. Life. College. Only 24 hours in a day? We know it’s not easy,
so we created PACE
PACE is a college program designed for busy adults that enables you to complete an Associate degree in about two years. PACE students take two courses every eight weeks. Most courses are offered either 100 percent online or in a hybrid format (part of the course is online but will also include some face-to-face meetings on Saturday mornings).
Ready to get started? Email moorpark-pace@vcccd.edu or call us at 805-553-4863.
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Attract Inspire Mentor Support Students
The AIMS2 program is a collaborative project led by the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), in partnership with four community colleges including Moorpark College.
For more information, contact Dr. Scarlet Relle at srelle@vcccd.edu
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Nursing & Radiologic Technology
Students interested in applying to the Nursing or Radiologic Technology program at Moorpark College must attend one of our workshops for more information on how to get started.
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Get to know Dr. Sokenu, MC President
Lunch with the President
Lunch with the President meet-ups are back! Starting Tuesday, October 5th at 4:00p.m., and monthly thereafter, Dr. Sokenu will be holding casual lunch meetings, lunch boxes will be available or bring your own lunch.
The purpose of these Open Door Hours is to provide all employees and students who wish to meet with me the opportunity to do so without the necessity of scheduling an appointment in advance.
Open Door Hour
Meet with Dr. Sokenu without an appointment this month and enjoy some refreshments. Meeting take place in the President's Office in the Administration Building room A-103. Hours:
October 5 – 4pm
October 7 – 1:30pm
October 13 – 1pm
October 14 – 4pm
October 19 – 4pm
October 21 – 1:30pm
October 26 – 3pm
October 28 – 1:30pm
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Raider Central is your one-stop shop for free basic resources to help you succeed in school. Raider Central provides free food, clothing, personal hygiene items, and assistance with housing and social services coordinated through community providers so you can focus on your classwork.
All currently enrolled students qualify for the following *FREE* resources through Raider Central:
• Grab’n’Go snack items and beverages, as well as non-perishable groceries
• Gently used seasonal clothing and business attire
• Personal hygiene products and shower kits
• CalFresh sign-up assistance
• Campus services referrals
• Housing referral assistance
• Other community resource referrals
• Information about free or reduced transportation
Contact MCRaiderCentral@vcccd.edu
for more information.
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Associated Students of Moorpark College | |
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For all Moorpark College students who have an ID use it on Tuesdays during
2021 - 2022 to enjoy some Chik.fil.A perks.
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Join ASMC for Latinx Heritage Month event | |
For all Moorpark College students and Faculty!
Join the fun on the MC Quad
and come enjoy the evening with tropical music, food, activities and much more!
Monday October 4th, 2021.
4:00 PM.
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MC Alumni Panels
Learn about the transfer experience from MC grads! Multiple sessions offered.
- Tuesday, 10/5 at 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, 10/13 at 2:00 p.m.
- Thursday, 10/21 at 4:30 p.m.
This event is brought to you by the MC Career Transfer Center and the MC Alumni Association. Contact MCAlumni@vcccd.edu for more details, or visit MoorparkCollege.edu/Alumni.
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UC Berkeley
The UC Berkeley College of Engineering, the nation’s highest-ranked public engineering program, is excited to introduce an exciting month of webinars for prospective transfer students! Registration is limited, so sign up today: engineering.berkeley.edu/cc.
Berkeley Engineering Overview & The Secrets to Transfer Admissions
Tuesday, October 5, 4–5 p.m.
Transfer Student Panel
Wednesday, October 13, 6-7 p.m.
Berkeley Engineering Faculty Talk
Thursday, October 21, 4–5 p.m.
Finding Research Opportunities as a Community College Student
Thursday, October 22, 4–5 p.m.
Questions?
Contact Nicole McIntyre, Manager of transfer success initiatives
nicolemcintyre@berkeley.edu
engineering.berkeley.edu/cc
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It's Time for Your Adventure Explore Your Career Options | |
Explore Career opportunities that reflect who you are. Watch video interviews of Professionals who are passionate about their work to discover what a career can truly be. Our career exploration tools are here to get you connected to occupations and career fields you may have not considered.
Wednesday, September 8th at 10am through Zoom.
Questions? Call the Career Center for more details at 805-378-1536
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Transfer Season is here!
We are currently in the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) cycle for Fall 2022. Six University of California campuses offer guaranteed admissions to students from all California Community Colleges! Students must meet specific requirements to qualify for a TAG. Please encourage your students to attend a TAG workshop to learn more about the requirements for TAG! We are hoping to increase our transfer numbers from last year!
TAG: Sept 1 – Sept 30th
CSU Application: Oct 1 – Nov 30th
UC Application: Nov 1 – Nov 30th
For more transfer information, please visit or website
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UCLA Transfer Admission Presentations:
Monthly virtual transfer presentations with Q&A. The one-hour long session is hosted by a UCLA Undergraduate Admission representative.
- Virtual Transfer Admission Presentation Friday, October 1 at 10:00 AM
- Virtual Transfer Admission Presentation Friday, November 5 at 10:00 AM
- Virtual Transfer Admission Presentation Friday, December 3 at 10:00 AM
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Transfer Webinars:
- UCLA Transfer Admission: Selecting a Major Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM
- UCLA Transfer Admission: Personal Insight Questions Brainstorming Session Friday, September 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM
- UCLA Transfer Admission: UC Application Overview Friday, October 8, 2021 at 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM
- UCLA Transfer Admission: Personal Insight Questions Overview Friday, October 15, 2021 at 5:00 PM until 6PM
- UCLA Transfer Admission: A Guide for Students in STEM Friday, October 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM
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Outside Scholarship and
Funding Opportunities
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2021 Golden Door Scholars: Open to Undocumented Students
Each year, Golden Door Scholars awards scholarships to undocumented students pursuing a college education. Each award covers tuition, as well as room & board fees for up to 4 years. Golden Door Scholars also receive mentorship, internship opportunities, and job search support.
Here are the eligibility requirements:
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Applicants must have DACA, TPS or be undocumented, meaning currently not have lawful status in the US. You can find more details about eligibility here
- Applicants must not be eligible for in-state tuition or federal funding
- High GPA
- Taking advanced or challenging high school classes
- Driven to excel and help others succeed
- Has held leadership positions or is involved in the community
- Actively applying for a variety of scholarships”
- The deadline to apply is October 4, 2021 at 11:59pm EST
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Campaign for College Opportunity
The Campaign for College Opportunity has begun recruiting students for the
2021-2022 Student Leadership Institute cohort! Application for the 2021-22 is now available There is a $500 stipend in recognition of student’s time. Undocumented students are encouraged to participate in this opportunity.
The Student Leadership Institute offers leadership and skills-building training to empower students to engage in the higher education policy process, network with professionals, and advocate on critical higher education issues that directly impact them.
Applications will be open until this Friday, October 1st. Students will be notified about their selection by Wednesday, October 6.
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UndocuDigest for Higher Education is intended to help you stay up-to-date with information, resources, and events related to undocumented students pursuing higher education. Our digest will be sent out on the second and fourth Monday of every month. It will contain:
- Upcoming Immigrants Rising technical assistance offerings and other exciting events
- Latest news relevant to undocumented students and their families
- Resources, happenings, and highlights from the higher education community
QUICK GUIDE FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS APPLYING TO THE UC AS FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN
This quick guide is intended to support undocumented first-time freshmen applicants to the UCs for Fall 2022. Use this resource alongside the UC Undergraduate Admissions Applying as a Freshman Webpage to successfully complete your application.
Guide Download
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