Effective October 1, 2025 grant activities have been institutionalized and transitioned to the efforts of Ventura College. All references to Project S:AIL in STEM activities are for historically purposes only. This award ended September 30, 2025. Please join our partner events.

 

Partner Events Fall 2025
MESA/STEM Harbor Student Services Pop-Up Schedule 
Student Services
Dates
Location
Flyer
Student Health Center

12:00 - 1:00 PM 

  • 10/22/2025
  • 11/12/2025
  • 12/10/2025
STEM Harbor (SCI 223)        
Career Center

12:00 - 1:00 PM

  • 10/29/2025
  • 11/20/2025
STEM Harbor (SCI 223)
CSUCI STEM Transfer Day: Friday, October 10, 2025 AND October 17, 2025
  • Friday, October 10, 2025
  • 8:30AM - 3:00PM
  • CSUCI

California State University Channel Islands' HSI grant, Project AYUDAS invites students to our 2025 STEM Transfer Day. This event aims to gather regional community college STEM students with your local CSU and get to know more about some of the great STEM opportunities at CSU Channel Islands. The two STEM tracks for this event are:  

Track 1: Computer Science, Mathematics, Mechatronics  

Track 2: Biology, Chemistry, Health Science  

Free lunch, free parking, lab tours, faculty led informational sessions, and advising & enrollment workshops. All will have an opportunity to explore STEM majors available at CSU Channel Islands and more! Transportation from Ventura College to CSUCI provided by bus.

 Friday, October 10, 2025 RSVP at this link:  https://csuci.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8IhmYoT2Zdj2AtM

*Additional Opportunity!*  

Environmental Science & Resource Management (ESRM), Biology and other related majors will be having their STEM Transfer Day on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Santa Rosa Island Research Station! Come explore more about the ESRM major and undergraduate research on the island with this FREE trip! RSVP soon, space is limited!!!  

Priority registration is open until September 26th!  

Friday, October 17, 2025, SRIRS Trip RSVP at this link:  https://csuci.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e9W6C0s1Yzkf5v8   

MESA/STEM Harbor VC Foundation Application Support: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 
  • 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
  • SCI 226

Join us for a hands-on scholarship workshop and maximize your chances of being awarded! The Ventura College Foundation will provide one-on-one guidance to help you complete your application and craft strong responses.

Application Dates: Sept. 2, 2025-Jan. 22, 2026 @ 5 PM (PST)

MESA/STEM Harbor Making Moves: Preparing your STEM Transfer Application : Tuesday, October 28, 2025
  • 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
  • STEM Harbor (SCI 223)

This workshop will preview the transfer application process and share quick tips from key deadlines, requirements, selecting schools, to what information you need to prepare in advance of completing your applications. Join us for this application preview session.

MESA/STEM Harbor Telling your Story: Writing Strong UC Personal Insight Question (PIQ) Responses: Tuesday November 4, 2025
  • 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
  • STEM Harbor (SCI 223)

This interactive workshop will guide you through outlining your PIQ responses. Learn tips and best practices for drafting PIQ responses. Adrienne Arguijo, Grant Director and former UC Admissions Reader, will break down what UCs are looking for, how to choose the right questions for you, and how to write effective responses that reflect your experience and accomplishments. You do not have to have started your responses to attend. Our team will be on hand to walk you through each question and support you by answering your questions. This is a session you won't want to miss.

MESA/STEM Harbor VC Foundation Application Support: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 
  • 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
  • SCI 226

Join us for a hands-on scholarship workshop and maximize your chances of being awarded! The Ventura College Foundation will provide one-on-one guidance to help you complete your application and craft strong responses.

Application Dates: Sept. 2, 2025-Jan. 22, 2026 @ 5 PM (PST)

MESA/STEM Harbor Drop In: Transfer Application Review Completed Apps: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  • 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
  • STEM Harbor (SCI 223)

More details forthcoming.

MESA/STEM Harbor Drop In: UC Final Draft REview: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
  • STEM Harbor (SCI 223)

More details forthcoming.

MESA/STEM harbor Drop In: UC Final Draft REview: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
  • 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
  • STEM Harbor (SCI 223)

More details forthcoming.

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