Contact Us
The Transfer Center is a center for current Cal Poly transfers.
The Center is here to:
- Support and connect students to resources.
- Create transfer community through events, our Instagram, and our center in Bldg 52 room E30.
- Advocate and amplify transfer student voices through our Transfer Student Advisory Council, be sure to connect with us if you are interested in sharing your story.
- If you experience a bias incident, please fill out this form and/or connect with our staff and we will support you with resources, how to file a report, and more. For any bias incident you experience on campus you can also reach out directly to the Dean of Students for support. Additionally, Ombuds is a free confidential support resource for all students. We are here for you and want to support you.
Read more about the Transfer Center's Mission, Vision, and Goals
Some questions need to be answered by other departments:
- All prospective students, students working on their application, or students who have been admitted but have not accepted must direct their questions or concerns to Admissions. Our center does not have access not do we work with the admissions process.
- All academic advising for current transfer students is done through your College's Academic Advising Centers. Incoming transfers have their own registration process.
- We do not have access to your financial aid package, please contact Financial Aid for any questions you have.
- Orientation questions (Open House, SLO Days, and WOW)? Contact New Student and Transition Programs - they oversee and manage all of these programs.
If you need assistance in connecting with one of the offices above you can reach out to us.
Transfer Center Contact Information
Academic Year Hours
Mon - Thurs 9am - 6pm
Fri 9am - 1pm
Fall, winter & spring breaks we are available by email.
Summer we offer zoom drop-in.
Center Space - Bldg 52 RmE30
Email - transfer@calpoly.edu
Phone - 805-756-7778
Instagram - @cpslotransfers
Meet Our Staff
Assistant Director | Student Assistants | Previous Staff Teams
Heather Domonoske
(she/her)
Assistant Director, Transfer Center
Current students can schedule an appointment with Heather
Heather is the Coordinator of the Transfer Center. She is originally from Claremont, CA and earned her B.A in Environmental-Sociology from Whitman College. She completed her M.A. in College Student Personnel at Bowling Green State University while working in leadership education, facilitating social justice programs, and mediating student conduct and conflict resolution at University of Michigan. She has been working for Outward Bound (in NC, FL, WA, and CA) as an instructor on backpacking, sea kayaking, canoeing and rock climbing courses since 2013.
She strives to support students in thriving in and outside the classroom and is very excited to be a part of the Centers team. Heather believes that transfers are beyond capable to succeed in all they do and works to uplift them and advocate for their success. Heather is passionate about education, accompliceship and social justice and believes that Cal Poly will not be the best educational experience it can be until all students feel seen, heard, and that they belong here. In addition to her passion for supporting the college experience, Heather enjoys getting outside, connecting with friends and family, and playing with her cat Tux (often featured in our centers instagram).
Einstein Mwase
(he/him)
Lead Student Assistant, Transfer Center
If you are reading this, you are probably a transfer student looking for some kind of help; lucky for you, Einstein is a transfer student—just like you—and he wants to avail you with opportunities to foster your discovery and resolution in your time at Cal Poly. He is a Student Assistant at the Transfer Center. Upon his return from studying in Uganda, he attended community college at Laney College in Oakland—from where he transferred.
Einstein is an Aerospace Engineering major, who has been affiliated with NASA on three occasions through the NCAS Program and has served as a peer tutor in calculus. He intends to use these experiences to articulate assistance better to those that need it. Einstein does not want you to crawl through your time at Cal Poly, neither does he want you to walk or run through it. Rather, he wants you to fly through Cal Poly—like you were always meant to.
Austyn Weeks
(she/her)
Lead Student Assistant, Transfer Center
Austyn is a student assistant at the transfer center and is passionate about supporting transfers during this new chapter in their academic careers and lives. She is original from Ventura County and transferred from Moorpark Community college. She is majoring in History and minoring in art history and Italian.
In her free time, she likes to bake, hike, and go on adventures around the central coast with her friends. Austyn is excited to become more involved in bettering the transfer experience and helping transfers find a home here at Cal Poly.
Umika Kuroda
(they/them)
Graphic Design Student Assistant, Transfer Center
Umika is a graphic design student assistant at the Transfer Center working to create designs to help inform and foster community among transfer students. They hope to help transfer students be aware of the exciting events, opportunities, and resources that are available to them.
Umika transferred from Sacramento City College with an A.A. in Psychology and is now majoring in Graphic Communication with a concentration in UI/UX. On campus, they are involved with the Cal Poly Symphony and the Shakespeare Press Museum. In their free time, they like to practice their instruments, read, and create new things.
Jesus Ocampo
(he/him)
Student Assistant, Transfer Center
Jesus is a student assistant at the Transfer Center focused on community building and maximizing on-campus resources. He is a first-generation student from Los Angeles, CA in his first year at Cal Poly and transferred from Glendale Community College in Glendale, CA. He is majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems.
Aside from working at the Transfer Center, he is involved in Orfalea College of Business as a Transfer-Mation Peer Leader helping new transfer students transition to Cal Poly and the Webmaster for Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). In his free time he likes exploring the outdoors, going to the gym, and going on random adventures with friends. He is excited to foster and grow a strong community for transfer students!
Katy Kasparian
(she/her)
Student Assistant, Transfer Center
Katy is a fourth-year student assistant at the Transfer Center. Her goal at the center is to create a welcoming environment where other transfers feel welcome. Katy grew up in Sacramento and is a second-year transfer student from Folsom Lake College majoring in environmental management and protection.
Outside of the transfer center Katy enjoys spending time outside in the sun, hanging out with her friends, working out, watching movies, and spending time with her friends. Katy hopes to make the transfer experience easier for other students and to help them find a space where they feel they belong.
Daniel Moskowitz
(he/him)
Student Assistant, Transfer Center
Daniel is a fourth-year student assistant at the Transfer Center. Daniel’s focus as a student assistant is to help facilitate positive interactions and assist in promoting an overall healthy space at the Transfer Center. Born and raised in Sonoma County, Daniel transferred from the Santa Rosa Junior College and currently studies Sociology with an individualized course of study (ICS) concentration.
As a second-year transfer student, Daniel advocates for equal opportunities for transfer students and wants them to acclimate to Cal Poly’s campus as smoothly as possible. In his free time, he likes to go on hikes, binge watch TV shows, play basketball, try out new food spots, and spend time with friends!
Angel Gaytan
(he/him)
Content creator, Transfer Center
Angel Gaytan is a fourth-year Journalism Major with a focus on Public Relations and a Minor in Graphic Communication. Originally from San Jose, CA, Angel's academic journey led him to transfer from West Valley College to pursue his dreams and aspirations.
With an eye for visual storytelling, Angel currently thrives as a Video Associate for CP Athletics/ESPN+, bringing sports events to life through captivating content. Not only does he excel in his craft, but he also actively champions diversity and inclusion as a DEI Ambassador for Admissions & Recruitment, working towards a more welcoming and equitable campus environment. Angel's creative flair extends to his role as a Designer for Mustang News, where he contributes visually compelling elements. Additionally, his strategic thinking and creativity shine as he leads the University Honors Program's marketing initiatives.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Angel's heart lies in activism, advocating for meaningful change on social issues he deeply cares about. With a natural inclination for leadership, he guides and inspires those around him, fostering a collaborative and empowered community. Education is at the core of Angel's values, recognizing its potential to transform lives and societies.
Previous Transfer Center Staff Teams
2022 - 2023 Transfer Center Staff Team
Back Row: Allie Matz (Graduate Assistant)
Austyn Weeks (Student Assistant)
Hailey Fletcher (Student Assistant)
Brianna Lelieur (Graduate Assistant - fall & winter quarters)
Gen Galdamez (Student Assistant - fall quarter)
Einstein Mwase (Student Assistant)
Heather Domonoske (Assistant Director)
Front Row: Fred Pastrana (Graphic Design Student Assistant)
Kaylee Benting (Student Assistant)
Warren Foote (Student Assistant)
2021 - 2022 Transfer Center Staff Team
Back row: Erik Valdez (Academic Coach)
Jorge Coronel (Academic Coach)
Francisco Leon Gomez (Student Assistant)
Amir Zubaedi (Student Assistant)
Front row: Kaylee Benting (Student Assistant)
Liana Rivera-Cardera (Graduate Assistant)
Aubrey Scheibel (Academic Coach)
Allie Matz (Graduate Assistant)
Ryann Swift (Graphic Design Student Assistant)
Not pictured: Heather Domonoske (Coordinator)
Hailey Kim (Student Assistant)
Gen Galdamez (Student Assistant spring hire)
Warren Foote (Academic Coach spring hire)
2020 - 2021 Transfer Center Staff Team
Row 1: Heather Domonoske (Coordinator)
Montana Epps (Graduate Assistant)
Ryann Swift (Graphic Design Student Assistant)
Row 2: Francisco Leon Gomez (Student Assistant)
Erik Valdez (Academic Coach)
Aziza Ubaka-Sampson (Academic Coach)
Row 3: Amir Zubaedi (Student Assistant)
Kaylee Benting (Student Assistant)
2020 Transfer Center Staff
Row 1: Montana Epps (Graduate Assistant)
Ryann Swift (Graphic Design Student Assistant)
Row 2: Francisco Leon-Gomez (Student Assistant)
Heather Domonoske (Coordinator)
