October 2020 Newsletter
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Whether you’re a freshman entering your first term at your new school, in a discussion section for a new class, or taking your first upper-division course, many students entering a new or unfamiliar space will experience doubt and question their place on campus, which is also known as Imposter Syndrome.
Imposter Syndrome can impact first generation students and students of color especially hard and can be a significant barrier to engaging in courses and on campus. Oakland Promise is here to support you on your educational journey and finding your place on your campus. Check out our October Resource Guide on Navigating Imposter Syndrome for strategies to address Imposter Syndrome.
Announcements
CREWS Meetings
All 2020 Scholars attending UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced, UC Davis , and UC Berkeley, should have touched base with their CREWS Leader by now. The CREWS Program offers on-site and online support to help you transition from high school to college. A CREWS Leader is an upperclassmen Scholar who currently attends your school.
If you haven't yet, please email isabela@oaklandpromise.org to get in contact with their CREWS Leader.
2021-2022 FAFSA and Dream Act Applications are Available
FAFSA and DREAM Act applications are now open! In order to receive Financial Aid for the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 academic year, you must apply for FAFSA or DREAM Act.
Need support completing your FAFSA or DREAM Act? Reach out to us at advising@oaklandpromise.org to schedule a check-in with your Advisor.
UC and CSU Transfer Applications Are Open
The UC application is now available.
- Starting October 1, 2019 the UC application will be available
- The application submission period is November 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
The CSU application is now available
- The priority application submission period is October 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Need support with your Transfer Application? Contact your Advisor or email us at advising@oaklandpromise.org.
Holidays and Observances
Indigenous Peoples Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday celebrated on the second Monday of October in the United States, in lieu of Columbus Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day, aims to celebrate and honor the past, present, and futures of Native peoples throughout the United States and acknowledges the legacy of colonialism, which has devastated Indigenous communities historically and continues to negatively impact them today. Indigenous Peoples’ Day moves beyond the narrative of oppression and honors the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of contemporary Native peoples.*
Learn more about Indigenous People's Day from IllumiNative's Indigenous Peoples' Day toolkit below.
Election Day is November 3rd
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. All of California's registered voters will be mailed a ballot no later than 29 days prior to Election Day. Early voting and in-person voting locations will also be available to voters.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Registration deadlines
Online: Oct. 19
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 19
In person: Nov. 3
Absentee ballot deadlines
Request: Oct. 27
Return by mail: Postmarked by Nov. 3
Return in person: Nov. 3 by 8:00 p.m.
Early voting
Oct. 5 - Nov. 2, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live
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