@Cypress 03/17/25 – Spring Transfer Fair, Summer Class Signups, Financial Wellness and Aid Assistance
Spring Transfer Fair 2025
The spring Transfer Fair is back! Stop by on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Gym I to find:
- 35+ public and private university exhibitors
- Student Services/program representatives
- Info on transfer admission to a public or private university
- Opportunity drawings and college swag.
Visit the Spring Transfer Fair!
Financial Aid: FAFSA Deadline Extension, Application Assistance and Financial Wellness Workshops
Reminder: The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or CADAA (California Dream Act Application) priority deadline is now April 2. The Financial Aid office will host in-person labs in the near future to help students with the application.
- March 18 | CCCPLX-414 | 3-4:30 p.m.
- March 26 | CCCPLX-414 | 2-3:30 p.m.
In addition, the Financial Aid office will hold Financial Wellness Workshops for students to get a handle on finances.
- March 25 | CCCPLX-414 | 3-4 p.m.
- April 23 | CCCPLX-414 | 3-4 p.m.
Learn more about financial aid.
Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Open
The 2025 Foundation Scholarship Application is now available online. Each scholarship has unique criteria, but you only need to fill out this single application to be considered for all Foundation scholarships. Fill out the application carefully and completely to be considered. Applications are due Monday, April 14, by 9 p.m.
Apply for a Foundation scholarship.
Cypress College Orange County Teacher of the Year 2025: Francisco Perez
A student, two instructors, and the college president pose to honor Francisco Perez (second from right) with Teacher of the Year nomination.
Cypress College’s Teacher of the Year Nominee is Biology instructor Francisco Perez. Perez was the selection of a student committee following student nominations and a review process. He now represents Cypress College in the Orange County Teacher of the Year process through the Orange County Department of Education. Perez has been a full-time instructor in the Science, Engineering, and Math Division since fall 2022 an served as an adjunct in the division since spring 2019. He was also a professional expert in the Learning Resource Center with the Supplemental Instruction Program from August 2013 until he was hired as an adjunct.
Read more about the Teacher of the Year nominee.
Summer Registration Begins March 25
Summer registration opens this month. Mark your calendar with some important upcoming dates:
- March 25 | Registration for summer 2025 classes begins
- April 28 | First day to apply for summer 2025 graduation and 2025 vocational certificates
- June 2 | Special Admit students register
- June 9 | Summer 2025 Classes Begin
Spring Musical: Hello, Dolly!
The Theatre Arts Department shows off its biggest, boldest stage sets yet in this spring’s musical “Hello, Dolly!” Showtimes are March 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and March 23 at 4 p.m.
Gallery Exhibit: An Earth Twin at the Digital Dawn
Janet Owen Driggs curates this exhibit of Tom Van Sant’s Geosphere Project, which mapped out a model of Earth in the very early years of the tech revolution. It will be on view at the Cypress College Art Gallery until April 18, 2025, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and by appointment.
View the Earth Twin at the Digital Dawn Exhibit.
Photo Exhibit: Make a Thing Every Day
Make A Thing Every Day by Ken Hada will be on display in the Edouard de Merlier Gallery, in TE-1 Second Floor, Bldg. 10, from now until April 18. The Gallery hours are: Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m; Friday: 10:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Career Planning and Workforce Development Center Events
The Career Planning and Workforce Development Center will hold workshops this spring to prepare students for the job field. March events include resume-building, LinkedIn profile editing, and online job search training. All on-campus workshops will be held in the Career Center in CCCPLX-215.
Visit the Career Planning and Workforce Development Center.
Additional Events and Deadlines
Financial Aid In-Person Loan Orientation
When: March 18 @ 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: CCCPLX-414
Sole Image Call for Entries
When: Until June 13
Where: Online
CHamoru Month Events: Culinary Arts
When: March 19 @ 2-3 p.m.
Where: HUM-123
Spring Vocal Solo Performance
When: March 19 @ 6:30 p.m.
Where: CCCPLX-216
Cypress College Library Author Talks
When: March 20 @ 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Library
Career Center Workshops
When: March 20 @ 4 – 5 p.m.
Where: CCCPLX- 215