Celebrate National Transfer Student Week
Mark your calendars for October 21-27, 2026!
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of USF are invited to come together in honor of our transfer community. This week is all about recognizing the unique paths transfer students take and making sure they feel welcomed, supported, and celebrated as part of the USF family.
- Please note that events and times are tentative and subject to change.
- The final National Transfer Student Week schedule will be available on Monday, October 19.
- If you have ideas or suggestions for future events, you’re welcome to email us at orientation@usfca.edu.
Ongoing: Wednesday, Oct. 15 - Tuesday, Oct. 27
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Inaugural Transfer Student Resume Contest | Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 27 by 11:59 PM | Submit your resume to careerplanningpeer@usfca.edu. | Calling all transfer students! Show off your experience and skills for a chance to win up to $150 in Amazon shopping credit! Winners will be announced on November 9. Need help polishing your resume? Schedule a review through Handshake before submitting! |
Wednesday, Oct. 21
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBTea Time | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | University Center, Gender & Sexuality Center, 413 | A weekly tea party to meet new people and unwind! Tea, mugs, and snacks provided. |
| National Transfer Student Week Community Lunch | 11:45 AM - 1 PM | Kalmanovitz Hall, Atrium | Come enjoy lunch, conversation, and community as we recognize the relationships that help transfer students connect, engage, and thrive at USF. RSVP today to help us plan for food. All are welcome! |
| Anti Eviction: The Fight Against Tech-Led Gentrification in San Francisco | 6:30 PM - 8 PM | Masonic Hall, 228 | Join us for a book talk with Manissa Maharawal on Anti Eviction: The Fight Against Tech-Led Gentrification in San Francisco, and a conversation about who gets to stay, who gets pushed out, and what it means to call this city home. |
| Stretching Hour | 7 PM - 8:30 PM | Fromm Complex, Berman Room | Take a break, unwind, and enjoy an hour of stretching to some chill tunes from Tupac, Snoop Dogg, and more! Come dressed in your favorite outfit or whatever feels most comfortable. No experience needed, just bring yourself, relax, stretch, sip some tea, and enjoy the vibes. All levels are welcome! |
| USF Men’s Soccer Game vs Pacific | 7 PM - 9 PM | Negoesco Studium | Come cheer on the team, connect with fellow transfer students, and enjoy an evening of community and school spirit. All transfer students attending the game will receive a free drink and popcorn. |
Thursday, Oct. 22
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Thursday | 11 AM - 1 PM | Gleeson Plaza | Purple Thursday is an annual event during Domestic Violence Awareness month. Check out REPS tabling for fun games, treats, snacks, activities and resources. Wear purple! |
| SOM Transfer Takeover | 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM | Malloy Hall, First Floor Lobby, Madonna Lounge | SOM Transfer Takeover is coming to the Madonna Lounge! Part of National Transfer Student Week, enjoy warm cider and fall treats, meet fellow transfer students, and connect with your Transfer Champion Team. Drop by anytime between 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM. |
| Mass of the Holy Spirit | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | St. Ignatius Church | The Mass of the Holy Spirit is a Jesuit tradition dating back to 1548. Celebrated yearly at Jesuit educational institutions worldwide, this tradition marks the beginning of the new academic year. All faiths and beliefs are welcome to celebrate this ancient Jesuit Catholic tradition — no registration required. |
| Transfer Student Success: The More You Know With Dr. Mo! | 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | University Center, Black Resource Center, 415 | Join us for our weekly Student Success Session with Dr. Mohammed Soriano-Bilal, Assistant Dean, Student Retention & Belonging (BASE/CASA). |
| Thacher Thursday: Chamber Ensembles | 12 PM - 1 PM | Gleeson Library, Thacher Gallery | Join USF student performers for a lunchtime concert of music led by Daria D'Andrea. Presented by Performing Arts and Social Justice and Thacher Gallery in conjunction with Market/Value. |
| Clip, Cut, Connect Program | 2 PM - 5 PM | University Center, 411/412 | Stop by Clip, Cut, Connect for a free haircut from ClipDart, snacks, wellness resources, and a welcoming space to relax and connect with others. |
| PASJ Presents: Las Hijas de la Madre: Punk Rock and Poetry for Social Justice | 7 PM - 9 PM | Lone Mountain Main, Studio Theatre, 148 | Join a radical arts workshop and punk music performance featuring Las Hijas De La Madre, a self-described Queer Xicanx feminist punk band. Fronted by performance poet and award-winning author, Amalia Ortiz, Las Hijas create punk music with fun, raw energy around themes such as solidarity in social movements, border feminist voices, environmental justice, and queer and self-love. Organized by PASJ Performance and Cultural Resistance class in collaboration with PASJ theater and music and co-sponsored by LGBTQ+ Caucus, Gender and Sexualities Studies, and the Ann Getty Institute of Art and Design. |
| Transfer After Dark | 7 PM - 9 PM | University Center, 402/403 | Get ready for a night of fun, games, and Halloween vibes with your fellow transfer students! Come in your favorite Halloween costume and hang out, meet other transfer students, and enjoy trivia, arts and crafts, Halloween music, candy, and more. Whether you’re here to show off your trivia skills, get creative, or just connect with other transfer students, there’s something for everyone! Co-sponsored by Transfer Student Alliance (TSA) and GO Team. |
Friday, Oct. 23
| Event | Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grow & Glow Therapy Group | 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | Gillson Hall, CAPS Office, Lower Level | An empowering and supportive space for women from Black, Indigenous, Latiné, Asian, Mixed heritage, and other culturally diverse communities to connect, heal, and grow together. Facilitators: Dr. Jevon Rice (she/her) and Stephanie Moliné Benoit, M.S. (she/her). A pre-group consultation is required. For accessibility accommodations, contact caps@office.usfca.edu. |
| Transfer & Thrive: Discover Your Strengths | 1 PM - 3:30 PM | Zoom | Explore your Top 5 CliftonStrengths and discover how they shape your leadership, academics, and everyday life. Learn how to use your strengths to navigate challenges, collaborate with others, and grow as a student leader. |
| Postcard Making: Cafe International #3 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | University Center, Intercultural Center, 411/412 | Missing home? Come make a postcard for someone you care about while meeting new friends from different backgrounds! All USF students are welcome. |
Saturday, Oct. 24
| Event | Time | LOCATION | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welch Field Festival | 1 PM - 4 PM | Welch Field | CelebrateUSF’s signature festival returns to Welch Field with new and returning artists and vendors. Enjoy a stellar lineup of USF alumni DJs: DJ Carrot, DJ Chungy, and DJ LBXX — along with a hosted food and bar featuring Bay Area and alumni vendors, family-friendly activities, and immersive experiences. |
| USF Soccer Doubleheader | 1 PM - 8 PM | Negoesco Studium | Don't let the World Cup excitement wear off. Catch USF women's and men's soccer in a Saturday doubleheader at Negesco Stadium. Your ticket will get you access to the following games:
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Silk Speaker Series: Colin Jost | 4 PM - 5 PM | War Memorial Gym at Sobrato Center | The Silk Speaker Series welcomes Colin Jost, Saturday Night Live writer and “Weekend Update” co-anchor, to the Hilltop on **Saturday, Oct. 24** during CelebrateUSF weekend. Don’t miss an evening of comedy with the Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, and author of *A Very Punchable Face*. |
Sunday, Oct. 25
| Event | Time | LOCATION | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Run | 8 AM - 9:30 AM | Meet at Gleeson Plaza | Begin your day energized with a delightful run or walk through the iconic Golden Gate Park and around the historic USF campus. |
Alumni & Family Mass | 10 AM - 11 AM | St. Ignatius Church | Join members of the Loyola House Jesuit Community for Mass in St. Ignatius Church. |
Monday, Oct. 26
| Event | Time | LOCATION | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Portraits for Transfer Students | 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Privett Plaza | Get camera-ready to say cheese! Schedule your 10-min session by signing up. Available first come, first serve. Hosted by Student Leadership & Engagement (SLE) |
| Papel Picado Workshop | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | University Center, Intercultural Center, 411/412 | As part of our preparation for Día de los Muertos, the Cultural Centers are hosting sugar skull decorating and papel picado making workshops for all USF students, staff, and faculty members to partake in. All supplies are provided and you’ll be able to add the sugar skulls and papel picado to the community altars we’ll be building or keep them for yourself |
Tuesday, Oct. 27
| Event | Time | LOCATION | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOB FEST Select | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | University Center, First Floor | Meet 25 select employers who are interested in hiring USF students for their jobs and internships. This recruiting event is built for students who want real conversations with employers, not just a 30-second pitch. |
| Major/Minor Fair | 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | McLaren Complex | Make the most of your academic career: talk with faculty in your major, explore different minors, and other programs that USF offers. In addition, come meet staff from CASA, Career Services, Learning and Writing Center, McCarthy Center, Center for Global Education/study abroad, and pre-health advising. Find more information at the Center for Academic and Student Achievement (CASA). |
| Tea-Making Workshop with the Mellon Scholars | 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | Gleeson Library, 239 | Make your own tea blend with the Mellon Scholars! Hosted by transfer students Any and Sophia, the Mellon Program will have all the supplies you need to craft the magical tea-blend potion of your dreams! |
| Conchas y Cram | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | University Center, 402/403 | Procrastinating your homework? Putting off starting that project? Do you like pan dulcé?Don’t be self-conchas!Meet us in UC 402/403 for study time and some sweet treats! |
| Study Abroad as a Transfer Student | 5 PM - 5:45 PM | Zoom | Studying abroad as a transfer student is possible with anticipated planning! Join this info session to discover opportunities to spend a semester, summer, or intersession abroad. Register for the session here. |
| LGBTQIA+ Therapy Group | 5 PM - 6 PM | Gillson Hall, CAPS Office, Lower Level | A supportive space for LGBTQIA+ and questioning students to connect, share experiences, and explore coping strategies and resilience. Facilitators: Dr. Caitlin Merrill-LaRue (she/her) and Faith Hunt, M.A. (they/them). A pre-group consultation is required for all participants. For accessibility accommodations, contact caps@office.usfca.edu. |
Transfer Student Success Initiative
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton Street
Division of Student Life
University Center
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone 415-422-5050
Email casa@usfca.edu