Documenting the Lived Experiences of Latina/o Community College Transfer Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• In Event: Intersecting With Race: Considerations in Working With Diverse Populations

Abstract

In Illinois, almost half of Latinx students in the community college are enrolled in transfer programs. However, it is less clear how many Latinx students transfer to a four-year institution. These numbers illustrate an urgent need for higher education scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to examine whether and how higher education institutions support Latinx community college students during COVID-19. This qualitative study used the transfer receptive culture and LatCrit to explore the diverse experiences of Latina/o community college transfer students who transferred to Midwest University (MU) during COVID-19. Preliminary findings show Latina/o students experiencing barriers and challenges in six areas: outreach, orientation, advising, housing, financial aid, and academic/social support they experienced during their transition to MU.

Author

• José Reyes Del Real Viramontes, University of California - Riverside
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