Bachelor’s Bound? Your Next Campus Is Calling

Oct. 13, 2026

Are you Bachelor’s Bound? Join us during National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 19-23, and start exploring what comes next after Dallas College.  

Dallas College Transfer Services will be hosting its annual Transfer Fair on all seven campuses, to help you connect with four-year universities, learn more about transfer opportunities and explore your next steps toward a bachelor’s degree.  

Stop by to meet our transfer partners, get your questions answered, enjoy free food and pick up some Bachelor’s Bound swag.   

• Oct. 19 – Richland Campus, El Paso Hall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 
• Oct. 20 – Brookhaven Campus, S Building First-Floor Lobby, 8 a.m.-noon  
• Oct. 20 – El Centro Campus, Student Center, 1-5 p.m. 
• Oct. 21 – Cedar Valley Campus, Courtyard A, 8 a.m.-noon 
• Oct. 21 – Eastfield Campus, The Hive, 1-5 p.m.  
• Oct. 22 – Mountain View Campus, W Building First-Floor Foyer, 8 a.m.-noon  
• Oct. 22 – North Lake Campus, J Hall and H200, 1-5 p.m. 

And, if you're ready to take the next step this week, you can apply to colleges and universities for free during Free College Application Week, Oct. 12-18.

From Bachelor’s Bound to Bachelor’s Complete

For Dallas College graduate Alonso Jimenez, transferring to a four-year university helped turn uncertainty into a clear path forward.  

Jimenez is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in literature at the University of Texas Dallas and expects to graduate in May 2027. After earning his degree, he plans to teach middle or high school students and eventually pursue his master’s degree in either higher education or literature.  

But when he first enrolled at Dallas College at age 17, after graduating high school early, he wasn’t sure what his future would look like. During his first semester, he wasn’t even sure Dallas College was the right fit.   

“I felt really out of place, and I felt like this wasn't for me. I was going through a three-month period of me wanting to drop out.”  

Everything changed when a classmate invited him to get involved with Dallas College support programs. There, he met Timothy McDuffie, now associate dean of Transfer Skills and Development.  

“That's kind of when my whole mindset about school and transferring changed, because he would talk a lot about it to me and try to keep me on track,” Jimenez said. 

Alonso Jimenez with Timothy McDuffie.

As he entered his second year, “Mr. Tim” encouraged Jimenez to begin thinking about transferring to a four-year university. 

It was at a Dallas College Transfer Fair that Jimenez was able to explore local universities, learn about academic programs and find out what resources they offered to transfer students.  

“That helped me get a better idea of what transferring looked like and what my school options were.” 

One lesson that made a big difference was researching which classes would transfer to his future university. 

“That was really helpful during my last semester when I took four English courses because all of them transferred to UTD. And that kept me on track for graduation from UTD. If I hadn't done that early research, I would still be in school for another year. My degree plan would have been delayed a year.”  

Jimenez’s advice for students considering transfer? Start researching early and look closely at the resources universities offer transfer students. 

“I know for a lot of people, especially transfer students, money is important. So, when you’re looking at schools, find out if they give transfer scholarships or grants for families making under a certain amount of income.” 

Jimenez also encourages students to get involved on campus and build connections while they're at Dallas College. 

“Being active and just meeting people can go a long way” he said. “A lot of the people I met who impacted my journey, it was because of one small conversation with someone that led to another conversation. And then, it just blossomed into a friendship and partnership where we could count on each other for support or ideas. You don't get that if you go to school and then stay in your own lane.”

Alonso Jimenez is pictured with his parents at his Dallas College graduation party.

Free College Application Week: Oct. 12-18 

Ready to take the next step? Apply to a public Texas university during Free College Application Week, Oct. 12-18, and save on application fees. Stop by one of our Career and Transfer Skills Development Offices to get support completing an application or to use the office's computers to apply. 

Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or are ready to submit an application, Dallas College Transfer Services can help you move one step closer to your bachelor's degree.

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