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 the Program
STOMP is a volunteer based, transfer student organization, that will help you achieve your university goals.
Many of our volunteers are transfer students, so they can relate with your experience and offer valuable insights. Volunteers play leading roles in our virtual and in-person opportunities, including the annual UCLA STOMP conference.
Become a Coordinator
STOMP is hiring two coordinators for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The STOMP Coordinators’ primary roles are to co-supervise the STOMP Club (all volunteers) and co-lead the programmatic efforts of STOMP, including the annual STOMP Conference.
Coordinators engage and inspire community college students by promoting transfer-sending and receptive cultures.
Applications are due on August 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST).
Annual Conference
The 25th Annual STOMP Conference was held on Friday, April 19, 2024 at UCLA. The event was held in-person, supplemented with a virtual component consisting of prerecorded presentations for transfer students to learn more about the transfer pathway and the value of a UC education.
If you have questions about the conference, you can contact Diana Elizabeth Torres and Tram Nguyen.
Community College Partnerships
We are always looking for ways to engage with prospective community college students, especially those who may have never considered UCLA as a transfer option. We would appreciate the opportunity to host virtual and/or in-person events at your community college, especially within your respective student support programs, such as Puente, Umoja, EOPS, First Year Learning Communities and all others.
For more information and scheduling, please contact the STOMP Supervisors: Diana Elizabeth Torres.
Become a Volunteer
Current UCLA students, STOMP is always looking for volunteers. Join our team and make a difference in a transfer student’s educational journey!
- Opportunity to share your transfer story to inspire others
- Advocate for transfers and create awareness for the community
- Improve your public speaking and communication skills
- Volunteer alongside UCLA Undergraduate Admission staff
- Be a part of a welcoming and supportive STOMP family
- Give back to your transfer community
Contact Information
Student Transfer Outreach and Mentor Program (STOMP)
2385 Wooden Center
Phone: (310) 206-8118
Email: stomp@admission.ucla.edu
Supervisor Information:
Tram Nguyen: tramnguyen@admission.ucla.edu
Aaron Tann: atann@admission.ucla.edu
Meet our Program Coordinators
Bryce Trevino
Community College: Cerritos College
Major: Political Science
Year: 2nd-Year Transfer
Pronouns: he/him/his
Born and raised in Southern California, I proudly attended and transferred from Cerritos College with my associate degree in Political Science. During my time there, I served as the Chief Justice of the Associated Student Government. Additionally, as president of the Speech and Debate team, I competed in numerous speech and debate events on the local, state and national levels.
At UCLA, I spent my first year here working with the Transfer Student Center. Currently, I am the Director of Advocacy for the Bruin Policy Institute and the Transfer Liaison for the Undergraduate Students Association (USAC) External Vice President Access and Retention team. In my free time, I love hanging out with my friends, going on road trips and spontaneously buying concert tickets.
As a STOMP Coordinator, my goal is to center the spaces I’m in around uplifting transfer voices and empowering communities. As a proud transfer student, I aim to balance continued efforts to foster a community for transfers here at UCLA with STOMP while also helping community college students pursue their academic dreams, hopefully, here at UCLA. I hope that STOMP can be a space for anyone seeking a place of inclusivity and open arms.
Hyein Kang
Community College: Irvine Valley College
Major: Education and Social Transformation
Year: 1st-Year Transfer
Pronouns: she/her/hers
I'm Hyein Kang, a first-year transfer student from Irvine Valley College majoring in Education and Social Transformation. Before community college, I attended CSU Long Beach. I consider Orange County, Kansas, and Korea my homes.
My passion lies in helping students achieve their best and fostering an inclusive environment. I've gained valuable experience as an instructional assistant in public elementary schools and the private sector. Currently, I'm involved in a project at Seeds of Empowerment, working to provide educational opportunities to underserved communities.
As a STOMP Coordinator, I'm excited to build a welcoming community and make resources more accessible for current and prospective transfer students. Let's work together to reach our full potential!