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For many students at Salt Lake Community College, the dream of earning a bachelor's degree from a four-year institution is within reach. However, navigating the transfer process can be daunting. National Transfer Week is designed to serve as a bridge to success, providing students with valuable information and resources to facilitate a smooth transition. On Oct. 16, Salt Lake Community College kicked off National Transfer Week with the University Transfer Fair where representatives from SLCC's university partners visited the Taylorsville Redwood Campus to answer questions about their programs, discuss transfer requirements, offer guidance and assist with transfer admissions. Four-year institutions such as University of Utah, Utah State University, and Utah Tech University all visited SLCC campus.  If you missed the transfer fair, there are many transfer events at SLCC that happen throughout Fall and Spring semester. For more information and a calendar of events visit: SLCC Tran...

  SLCC Alum Kirby Saxton's "first day" of school attending AFI Many students are returning to school this week, but for one Salt Lake Community College alumnus, Kirby Saxton, that means taking a giant leap into a renowned master’s program at the American Film Institute (AFI) in Los Angeles, CA. Kirby Saxton, Film AAS '19, was accepted to AFI's exclusive Screenwriting Master of Fine Arts program. This is the fourth SLCC Film student who has gotten into the most prestigious film school in the world, including Julia Freij, Directing Track, and Robert Hunter, Cinematography Track . We asked Kirby a few questions about his time at SLCC, and hope that he doesn’t forget us along the way.  When did you attend SLCC: I took an SLCC class during high school, but I started attending in 2017 and got my degree in 2020. What degree/s did you earn: I received an associate’s degree of applied science as a film production technician. What brought you to SLCC: I went to a filmmaking...

  Heather Nielsen Heather Nielsen grew up in Brigham City, Utah where, upon graduating from a small Catholic high school, she started attending the University of Utah. During her time as a freshman at the U, Heather became overwhelmed with the size of her classes —many of which were held in auditoriums. In efforts to obtain a more personalized education Heather transferred to Salt Lake Community College where she was not only able to obtain the personalized education she wanted but was introduced to a world outside of SLCC. Heather’s memories of SLCC are mainly from the Taylorsville Redwood campus where she met Professor Françoise Hibbs, French language professor, who introduced and encourage her to go on the study abroad program. Creating a connection and a community enriched her experience as a student on campus. When asked to share a piece of advice to her fellow Bruins, Heather’s mindset reinforces the wisdom she obtained throughout the years. “Build relationships with classmat...