University Outreach at California State University Channel Islands has been motivating and informing K-8 grade students about the steps to get to college since 2004. Each presentation given by a University Outreach representative includes detailed information about A-G high school coursework, college entrance exams, the four systems of higher education in California, and financial aid. Primarily serving K-8 grade students and parents through six distinct programs, University Outreach seeks to create a college-going culture in Ventura County through campus visits, school site visits and community events. During the 2009-2010 academic year, University Outreach served 4,824 students from 29 elementary and middle schools in Ventura County as well as neighboring counties.
The six University Outreach programs include:
Additionally, University Outreach hosts two signature community events annually:
For more information regarding scheduling a CSU Channel Islands campus visit or to schedule a visit to your elementary or middle school site, please access the online registration form (PDF, 368KB).
“The most significant part was having the students give their personal story and answer questions. Our kids saw them as real people with different backgrounds and plans for the future” – Teacher, Actis Middle School
“The presenters were GREAT! They were well informed and really helped the students through the presentation. We LOVED it -thank you!” – Teacher, Blackstock Middle School
“The most significant thing was that the students were able to connect faces with college students. The question/answer portion was GREAT!” – Teacher, Blackstock Middle School
“As a parent, I like this program. It is one way of helping me to motivate my daughter. This is really a good program to encourage young children as early as third grade. I think they will work hard to reach their goals. You have the best staff.” – Parent, Rio Rosales Elementary School
“CSU Channel Islands honestly provides the best campus tour and information that I have experienced over the last three years of AVID.” – Teacher, Haydock Intermediate School
“Well done! Thanks for the presentation and all the information about colleges. The tour was thorough and gave the students a good perspective of college life. Thank you LEAP!” – Teacher, Mesa Verde Middle School
If so, check out our Admissions & Recruitment homepage to schedule your campus visit as well as learn about up-to-date admissions information.
