The transition from high school to college can be overwhelming for many students and families. Navigating course requirements, financial aid, academic planning, and transfer pathways often leaves students unsure of how to move forward.

In this episode of Full Circle, Ms. Wanda sits down with Dr. Camille Wise, Director of the City Scholars Program at Sacramento City College, to discuss a new initiative designed to simplify that journey and help students reach their goal of transferring to a four-year university.

City Scholars is a two-year, cohort-based program designed to help students complete a Degree for Transfer while receiving structured guidance, academic planning, and community support along the way.

The program was developed after campus leaders analyzed student data and discovered a significant gap between students who intended to transfer and those who were actually able to do so within two years. City Scholars was created to close that gap by removing common barriers and providing students with a clear academic roadmap.

Dr. Wise shares how the program supports students academically, socially, and personally while preparing them for transfer to universities across California and beyond.

• How cohort-based learning creates community and accountability
• How preset course schedules help students graduate on time
• The role of dedicated counselors and student support specialists
• How the program connects students to campus resources and services
• Transfer opportunities to CSU, UC, and other universities
• The three majors currently offered through the program
• How students can apply and what the enrollment process looks like

City Scholars is designed to remove many of the obstacles students face when navigating community college independently.

Students in the program may pursue a Degree for Transfer in one of the following fields:

Psychology
Business
Administration of Justice

These majors were selected because they are among the most popular pathways for students and offer broad transfer opportunities to universities.

This program may be a great fit for students who:

• Are graduating high school this year
• Plan to attend Sacramento City College in Fall 2026
• Plan to enroll full-time (12–16 units per semester)
• Want to transfer to a four-year university
• Want structured guidance and a supportive student community

Students interested in the City Scholars Program should:

1. Visit the Sacramento City College City Scholars webpage

2. Complete the City Scholars Student Interest Form

3. Apply to Sacramento City College through the California Community College application system

4. Submit financial aid applications if needed

5. Connect with program staff who will guide them through the next steps

Because the program has limited space, early interest is encouraged.

For many community college students, the dream of transferring to a four-year university can feel unclear or difficult to achieve.

City Scholars was created to make that path more accessible by combining academic structure, personal guidance, and a strong sense of community.

By helping students stay on track and connected to the support they need, the program aims to help more students achieve their goal of earning a bachelor’s degree.

Listen to this episode of Full Circle to learn how the City Scholars Program is helping students move from high school to community college and ultimately to a four-year university with confidence and support.

If you are a high school senior, parent, counselor, or mentor supporting a student preparing for college, take the next step today.

Learn more about the City Scholars Program and complete the student interest form to get connected with program staff.

Share this episode with students and families who may benefit from a structured pathway to college