Beyond the Application: Telling Your Story Through the UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQS)
Beyond the Application: Telling Your Story Through the UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQS)
Presented in partnership with Coastline College Transfer Services and the Coastline Writing Center,
Applying to the University of California (UC) Your Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) are an opportunity to help UC campuses understand your experiences, accomplishments, challenges, and preparation for transfer beyond your academic record.
Join Coastline College Transfer Services and the Coastline Writing Center for an interactive workshop designed specifically for transfer applicants. We’ll break down the UC transfer PIQ requirements, discuss what makes an effective response, and share strategies for choosing topics, developing your ideas, and communicating your experiences clearly and authentically.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:
Understand the purpose of the UC PIQs and what UC is looking for
, Approach the required transfer PIQ and choose additional questions that best highlight your…
Organization: Transfer Center, Student Services. Event Name: UC Application Workshop. Event Locator: 2026-AADQXK. Categories: Student Interest, 2026-2037 Special Events, Transfer Center Activitiies. Food and/or beverages at event? FALSE.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
CC College Events Zoom Room.
Find Your Fit: CS & Cybersecurity Transfer Options
Thinking about transferring to a four-year university to study Computer Science, Cybersecurity, AI & Data Science, or Information Systems? Join Coastline Transfer Services to explore university programs, learn about transfer requirements and major preparation, and discover options at CSU, UC, private, out-of-state, and online universities. Whether you're just starting to explore or getting ready to apply, this session will help you identify your options and plan your next steps.
Date: December 1st,
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm,
Register Here!
Organization: Transfer Center, BC/CIS/CST/CYBR/ICS Division. Event Name: CS & Cybersecurity Transfer Presentation. Event Locator: 2026-AADRRF. Categories: Student Interest, 2026-2037 Special Events, Transfer Center Activitiies. Food and/or beverages at event? FALSE.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
CC College Events Zoom Room.