The ±«Óătvallup College Transfer and Scholarship Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gurley Hall. Learn how to register for the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop here.
±«Óătvallup will host College Transfer and Scholarship Fair in October
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Students can connect with college, university and scholarship reps in one place plus Be Pro Be Proud New Mexico
By Richard Reyes, Friday, September 20, 2024
GALLUP, N.M. — The University of New Mexico-Gallup will host its annual College Transfer & Scholarship Fair in October with a special visit from the Be Pro Be Proud New Mexico Mobile Workshop.
The fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gurley Hall. The event will provide students with opportunities to connect with colleges and universities in one place, meet with student success advisors, learn about transfer programs, and meet with scholarship representatives.
“I hope students get a clear guide of where they want to transfer or narrow down some schools where they want to transfer and get their questions answered,” TRIO Student Support Services Program Director Kimimila Simms said. “Students can also get an idea of what it takes to transfer and when they should start the transfer process. As for scholarships, they can make sure they have the funding and can afford the transfer.”
2023 ±«Óătvallup file photo.
As a two-year institution, ±«Óătvallup provides several programs for students seeking certificates and associate degrees to enter the workforce directly. But ±«Óătvallup also serves as a springboard for students who want to start their education close to home, then transfer to another institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree or higher.
The College Transfer & Scholarship Fair is organized by the ±«Óătvallup Student Affairs Department in partnership with McKinley Academy. McKinley Academy is a dual enrollment high school program that operates on the ±«Óătvallup campus and is offered by Gallup-McKinley County Schools.
Be Pro Be Proud
This year’s fair will add a special visit from the Be Pro Be Proud New Mexico Mobile Workshop in the campus parking lot for two days.
The Mobile Workshop provides students with the opportunity to explore in-demand jobs through interactive, hands-on experiences. The workshop features virtual reality and augmented reality simulators so students can discover which skills professions spark their interests.
2023 ±«Óătvallup file photo.
The first day of the Mobile Workshop will be open to ±«Óătvallup and Middle College High School students on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The second day will be open to McKinley Academy students on Thursday, Oct. 17.
“By participating in UNM Gallup's College Transfer & Scholarship Fair, I hope McKinley Academy students become aware of all of the amazing college and scholarship opportunities that they can take advantage of after high school,” McKinley Academy School Counselor Melissa Rodriguez said. “I also hope this helps them make informed decisions about where they want to attend college or trade programs and ways to help cover the costs of their future educational goals.”
"Expand your horizons"
The College Transfer & Scholarship Fair is open to all local students, particularly those who are getting ready to graduate or who are thinking about transferring to UNM main campus in Albuquerque or another college or university.
2023 ±«Óătvallup file photo.
As of Oct. 11, the following organizations have signed up to participate in this year’s fair:
- Institute of American Indian Arts.
- McKinley Academy.
- Melon Grant Foundation.
- Native Forward Scholars Fund.
- PEO Chapter C.
- Native Professional Advancement Center.
- New Mexico Tech.
- Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance.
- Souder, Miller & Associates.
- UNM Anderson School of Management – BBA.
- UNM Arts & Science
- UNM College of Education and Health Sciences.
- UNM College of Pharmacy.
- UNM Combined BA/MD Degree Program.
- UNM Department of Native American Studies.
- UNM Emergency Medical Services Academy.
- ±«Óătvallup Community Education & Workforce Development.
- ±«Óătvallup Nursing.
- UNM Health Science Center Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- UNM Native Educational Sovereignty Transformational Leadership Program (NESTL).
- UNM Office of Advising Strategies – Transfer & Transition Student Center.
- UNM Organization, Information & Learning Sciences (OILS).
- UNM University College.
- UNM School of Public Administration.
“I think it’s really important to get a bachelor’s degree or higher because it brings more job opportunities in certain fields, better employability skills and a higher earning potential,” Simms said. “It’s also good to expand your horizons and see what else is out there in the world and gain more experience.”
For more information about the College Transfer & Scholarship Fair, please contact Melissa Rodriguez at mrodriq1@gmcs.org or 505-721-4204.
Be Pro Be Proud Registration
Instructions:
- Click or tap the registration link above.
- Fill out the required sections marked with a red asterisk.
- For the question "Are you interested in registering for an event?", please select "Yes – School (event code required)."
- From the drop-down menu, select one of the following options:
- "Middle College High" for ±«Óătvallup students on Oct. 16. Use event code: 8062
- "Middle College High" for Middle College students on Oct. 16. Use event code: 8062
- "McKinley Academy" for McKinley Academy students on Oct. 17. Use event code: 5440
- Then complete the form and hit the submit button.
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