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 Student Transfer Outreach and Mentor Program (STOMP) was created by UCLA students who sought to ensure that four-year collegiate institutions remain accessible to students enrolled at California community colleges. There are three components of STOMP:
- The annual conference
- The outreach and mentorship program
- The student organization/club
Annual Conference
Each year, our dedicated student coordinators organize this conference to welcome prospective transfer students from California community colleges. This event offers participants valuable insight into the University of California transfer pathway, admissions process, and student experience.
Past conferences have featured:
- Sessions focused on admissions, resources, and student experiences
- Guided campus tours
- Admissions representatives from all undergraduate UC campuses
- UCLA programs and departments including the professional schools
Outreach and Mentorship
As an educational preparation program of UCLA Undergraduate Admission, STOMP provides outreach and mentorship services to prospective transfer students. Past events include STOMP Through the UC Application, which focuses on tips for filling out the UC application, and STOMP Through UCLA, which supports newly admitted transfer students with the transition to UCLA.
To be informed about upcoming program events, follow the STOMP Instagram.
Become a Coordinator
STOMP Coordinators are employed by UCLA Undergraduate Admission. Their responsibilities include:
- Meeting with Undergraduate Admission supervisors for direction, guidance, and support with program operations
- Co-chairing the STOMP Club to grow the volunteer base and responsibly allocate the program budget each quarter
- Coordinating or participating in 2-4 outreach and mentorship activities each quarter, including hosting events, assisting Undergraduate Admission-sponsored efforts, and leading guided tours
- Planning and implementing the annual conference including logistics, funding, program development, and volunteer coordination
Are you passionate about the transfer student community? Do you enjoy planning events and presenting?
Student Organization/Club
As a service-based student organization registered with UCLA Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement (SOLE), the STOMP Club provides a space for enrolled UCLA students to engage with the transfer student community and give back through volunteering in outreach initiatives.
To stay up to date with upcoming general meetings and volunteer opportunities, fill out the STOMP Club interest form and follow the STOMP Instagram.
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.