About
PATH (Preparing Accomplished Transfers to the Humanities) is a collaborative initiative between the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of California San Diego and the San Diego Community College District. Developed with generous grant funds from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the program aims to build a pipeline of support for transfer students, to encourage success during their time at the university and in careers beyond.
The PATH program is multifaceted. The notable components at UC San Diego include:
- The Summer Academy
- The Integrated Internship/Fellowship Initiative
- Faculty Connections
- The Digital Humanities Series
PATH Program Gets $3M Boost
The PATH program invites faculty and students to reflect upon personal and collective values while working together to advance the common good. Students will emerge fully prepared to succeed in diverse career fields ranging from public service and education to health and policy.
March 1: Graduate Open Studios
Over 25 graduate students will open their workspaces to the public for a unique, insider look at what they are researching and creating at the annual Graduate Open Studios event, to be held March 1. Discover their innovative projects in a range of media, from sculpture and performance to photography and film.
In the News: UC San Diego Welcomes the Newest Tritons
Katrina Khinda (she/her)
Literatures in English
Third-year transfer student
Why she chose UC San Diego: I chose UC San Diego for its esteemed and reputable faculty who can provide me with the educational strength to succeed in my career. I hope to teach in UC San Diego’s Department of Literature and connect with professors and students in the same field.
I am grateful for my mentor Meaghan Baril, who I met through the Preparing Accomplished Transfer to the Humanities (PATH) program. PATH is a collaboration between San Diego Community College District and the School of Arts and Humanities that supports students throughout their transfer process. Meaghan was a PhD candidate in UC San Diego’s Department of Literature and now teaches at a San Diego community college. Her knowledge of the department and career goals led me to decide that UC San Diego was the place for me. I am forever grateful for her guidance in my application process and throughout my educational journey.
PATH Summer Academy
The PATH Summer Academy is a free 5-week academic transition program for transfer students from City, Mesa or Miramar community college, studying in the arts and humanities. The program includes two academic courses, campus resource workshops, peer mentorship, social activities, and more. Students graduate the summer program better prepared to manage the academic demands of the university, aware of available resources and equipped with a strong community of support.
Ph.D Fellowship
The PATH Integrated Internship Initiative is a year-long fellowship for Ph.D. students in the humanities. The program focuses on career development and includes professional mentorship at both the university and community college level, among other opportunities.
Faculty Connections
PATH Faculty Connections are facilitated through a faculty steering committee that works to foster fruitful connections between faculty at UC San Diego and the San Diego Community College District. Events and funding opportunities are offered to increase collaboration between the institutions and to strengthen the pipeline of arts and humanities transfer students into the university.
Digital Humanities Series
The PATH program hosts an interactive workshop series that focuses on open access, digital humanities, and digital literacy. The workshops will be geared towards motivating and empowering students to create and share open access and digital humanities research and educational materials. Workshop attendees have the opportunity to earn a digital humanities certificate after participating in a set number of events.
Learn More
Visit the dedicated PATH program website to learn more about the program and how to get involved.