Are you enrolled at a California community college? If so, keep reading to learn about STOMP. Our goal is to connect you with services and people that will inspire you to become a Bruin.
About
Prospective Transfer Students: STOMP is an educational preparation program that provides outreach and mentorship and hosts an annual conference focused on the transfer pathway to UCLA and the University of California.
Enrolled UCLA Students: STOMP is a student organization and club that provides a space for transfer students to connect with one another and volunteer to support the transfer community.
Annual Conference
The 26th annual STOMP Conference was held on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Outreach and Mentorship
To be informed about upcoming outreach and mentorship opportunities, follow the STOMP Instagram.
Become a Coordinator
The application for the 2025-2026 STOMP Coordinator position has closed. The position opens annually in July.
Student Organization/Club
To stay up to date on upcoming general meetings and volunteer opportunities, follow the STOMP Instagram and fill out our club interest form.
Contact Information
Student Transfer Outreach and Mentor Program (STOMP)
2387 Wooden Center
Email: stomp@admission.ucla.edu
Supervisors:
Tram Nguyen: tramnguyen@admission.ucla.edu
Aaron Tann: atann@admission.ucla.edu
Meet our Program Coordinators
Hyein Kang
Community College: Irvine Valley College
Major: Education and Social Transformation
Year: 2nd-year Transfer
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hi! My name is Hyein, and I’m a senior transfer student from Irvine Valley College, majoring in education and social transformation.
This is my second year serving with STOMP. Last year, we made lots of great memories through our 26th annual STOMP Conference and many other in-person and online events for prospective and current transfer students. I’m excited to have another great year with all of you!
I’m also the Director of External Relations at KOJOBS (Korean Job Search) at UCLA. In the past, I’ve worked in K–6 public schools and co-led a nonprofit career education project called SHOES (Students Helping Others through Empathy and Service) with fellow college students. My passion has always been working with people and helping them reach their full potential. If you share the same passion, STOMP is for you!
For fun, I like to play and make music. I haven’t uploaded anything yet, but let me know if you think I should :)
Transfer journeys are unique. We choose a nontraditional path to higher education and often find our way with little guidance. I hope our stories can build a strong community and help those walking in our shoes!
Nicholas Armendariz
Community College: East Los Angeles College
Major: Sociology
Year: 1st-year Transfer
Pronouns: he/him/his
Hi everyone! My name is Nicholas Armendariz, and I am a junior transfer student from East Los Angeles College, majoring in sociology with a pre-law emphasis.
I’m excited to be serving as a STOMP coordinator! As a STOMP Coordinator, it is my duty to foster a learning environment that is rooted in uplifting and supporting transfers and empowering communities.
As a proud transfer student myself, I understand the power of finding community and support. I believe that building community through shared experiences is essential, and I look forward to contributing to the growth and success of our transfer student network, which is exactly what STOMP is all about.
Outside of my academic and professional pursuits, I am deeply passionate about sneaker culture and operate a small business focused on buying and reselling footwear. What began as a personal interest has evolved into a meaningful entrepreneurial endeavor. Let me know if you want to learn more about that side of me because I am extremely passionate about the topic!
The transfer journey is often nontraditional and requires resilience, adaptability, and self-advocacy. Through STOMP, I aim to empower others by sharing resources, fostering meaningful connections, and celebrating the diverse paths that unite us at UCLA.