Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

The Rock Creek Women’s Resource Center is proud to present Transitions West, which will work with a group of women over 3 academic terms: Fall, Spring, and Winter (One class per term).

What is the Transitions Program?

Transitions West is a program designed to increase enrollment and retention specifically for Latina women transitioning to college. Transitions West is based on students’ strengths and offers a supportive community to optimize learning. This program is offered at no cost to students.

The program is specifically designed for Spanish-speaking women transitioning to college.

Our purpose is to provide information and support to help participants make new decisions, as well as to motivate them to become more self-aware, increase self-esteem, and improve their ability to cope with everyday situations.

The program is free for participants.

If you are interested in receiving more information, please visit us in building 7, room 119 or call 971-722-7437.

Transitions opens the doors to opportunities for self-improvement.

The students will receive

• Class materials
• Personal and academic support
• Volunteering and leadership opportunities
• Support from a mentor
• Academic advising, counseling,
• References and support

What will I learn?

• Personality styles and interest assessments
• Diversity and identity development
• Communication and healthy relationships
• Decision-making and goal-setting processes
• Self-esteem and self-determination
• Self-defense
• Time management
• Professional Interest Assessment
• Study and research skills
• Critical analysis of women in today’s society
• Current realities and future possibilities for women
• Personal experiences and their connection to today’s social and political problems

The courses offered

• Autumn 24 – CG 100 (3) From Survival to Success in School
• Winter 25 – CG 130 (2) Today’s Races
• Spring 25 – WS 101 (4) Women’s Studies

Responsibilities of the Program Participants

• Be committed to taking all 3 classes that make up the program
• Attend classes at the established times and dates

In addition to attending classes, students must

1. Make an appointment with the Program Coordinator at least once per quarter
2. Make an appointment with an academic advisor (Complete your GRAD Plan )
3. Participate in at least one of the events organized by the Women’s Resource Center per term (program, event, workshop)
4. Complete at least 10 hours of volunteer work per term at the Women’s Resource Center or other Rock Creek student centers
5. Participate for at least 10 hours in events, workshops, activities, or programs sponsored by the Women’s Resource Center or other student centers at Rock Creek
6. I will inform the program coordinator of any changes in my personal life that may affect my academic performance.
7. If possible, participate in the Woman to Woman group meeting that meets once a month at the Women’s Resource Center

To apply

1. Complete the online admissions application. (Fill out as a “per credit” student)
2. Take the PCC admissions exam (to determine your academic level)
3. Attend an orientation session with the program coordinator
4. Click the link to complete the West Transitions Application
5. QR Code Transaction Request