Destino Universidad

This fall, the College Board, a leading education nonprofit organization, is taking its college-planning expertise and resources on the road through a series of bilingual town hall conferences in select cities across the country. Cal State Fullerton has teamed up with the College Board to host “Destino Universidad” Saturday, Sept. 8.

CSUF President Mildred García, the first Latina president in the CSU system, will welcome attendees at 8:45 a.m.

The town hall will feature interactive panel discussions and workshops designed to provide college-planning guidance on financial aid, admission procedures and course planning. A special session for undocumented students also is planned.

“As an organization created to promote access and equity in higher education, the College Board is uniquely positioned to guide Latino families on the road to college,” said Peter Negroni, senior vice president at the College Board. “As the number of Latino students aspiring to college continues to increase, we are committed to ensuring that these students have access to the resources and support that will ensure a successful transition to college.”

Destino Universidad is a collaborative effort among universities, colleges, school districts, community-based organizations and media outlets to provide Latino families with college-planning resources and promote a college-going culture.

“Cal State Fullerton is proud of our long-standing relationships with and service to local area Latino families. We are always delighted to bring parents and their children to campus and to share with them such important information about higher education,” said Dawn Valencia, director of university outreach at Cal State Fullerton.

At Destino Universidad, the focus will be to ensure families walk away with actionable information. The event will include panel discussions featuring local experts and College Board members, followed by workshops that will guide families in the following areas:

• Applying to college and standing out on college applications;
• Learning what course work will prepare students for college success;
• Researching and applying for financial aid and scholarships;
• Accessing free, online resources to support college planning;
• Guidance on AB540 and the new deferred action policy of the Obama administration.

AB540 provides for exemptions from the payment of nonresident tuition for nonresident students who have attended high school in California for at least three years and received a high school diploma or its equivalent. Deferred action provides for temporary administrative relief from deportation.

Event Details

Where:

Cal State Fullerton, Titan Student Union Portola Pavilion
800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, 92831
Free parking will be available in the State College parking structure on the west side of campus off Gymnasium Drive.

When:

8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012

Registration:

Space is limited to the first 600 registrants. Attendees are asked to confirm their attendance by phone 657-278-7324 or online. Sessions will be held in both Spanish and English; participants are asked to specify their preferred language.

CSUF

A comprehensive, regional university with a global outlook, California State University, Fullerton enrolls more than 36,000 students and offers 107 degree programs in eight colleges. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Cal State Fullerton is among the largest universities in the 23-campus California State University system. No. 1 in California and fourth in the nation for the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanics, Cal State Fullerton is also eighth in the nation for the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to minority students overall. Learn more about the university on the CSUF website.

The College Board

The College Board is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of more than 6,000 of the world's leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools. Visit www.collegeboard.org/enespanol.

Media Contacts:

Delia Tijerina, University Outreach, 657-278-7656

Paula Selleck, Media Relations, 657-278-4856

Mimi Ko Cruz, Media Relations, 657-278-7586