The 2025 CCC to HBCU Fall Caravan is an annual event that brings partner schools from the California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Program directly to community college campuses.
Over 20 HBCU partners will host information tables at each stop, providing opportunities to showcase their programs, connect with students, and highlight transfer pathways for students interested in continuing their education at an HBCU.
Palomar College is proud to host the Caravan, serving as the only San Diego Community College included among the Southern California host sites on the 2025 tour.
Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Palomar College San Marcos Campus (Student Union Quad)
Click Here to Register by October 22, 2025.
Know Before You Go
📅 Event Schedule
Join us for an open event with a curated schedule! While the day is flexible and open to all, we have planned a schedule to help you make the most of your visit.
| Time | Suggested Activity |
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Check-in |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Welcome by Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey, Student Speaker |
| 10:00AM – 10:45 AM | 🏛 HBCU Fair or 🎓 HBCU 101 Workshop (Choose 1) |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | 🏛 HBCU Fair or 🎓 HBCU 101 Workshop (Choose 1) |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | 🏛 HBCU Fair |
💡 Tip: The HBCU Fair and HBCU 101 Workshops are designed to run alongside food and entertainment, so you can mix, and match based on your interests and how long you plan to attend.
Participating HBCUs*
| 1. Alabama State University | 11. Morris Brown College |
| 2. Benedict College | 12. Southern University and A&M College |
| 3. Bowie State University | 13. Talladega College |
| 4. Clark Atlanta University | 14. Virginia State University |
| 5. Coppin University | 15. Fisk University |
| 6. Dillard University | 16. Fort Valley State University |
| 7. Edward Waters University | 17. Kentucky State University |
| 8. Harris-Stowe State University | 18. Morehouse College |
| 9. Huston-Tillotson University | 19. Tuskegee University |
| 10. Lane College | 20. Xavier University |
* The list of participating HBCUs is updated on this website as colleges/universities confirm their attendance.
Location & Parking
Google directions from 78 East, 15 South, and 15 North to Palomar College. Parking in Lots 1, 2, 12 and the Parking Structure will be free. A parking permit will not be required in this designated area.
Free Food
Students who register by October 22, 2025 will receive free pizza, while supplies last.
Free Transportation
Transportation to this event may be available for visiting high schools interested in bringing a group of students. After registering your group, please email Dr. Nancy Browne at nbrowne@palomar.edu by Monday, October 6, 2025, if you are interested in transportation assistance. Our team will follow up to discuss transportation options with you.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Brittany Wong (Transfer Center Coordinator) at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2676 / bwong@palomar.edu or Dr. Nancy Browne (Manager, Student Success) at (760) 744-1150, ext. 3768 / nbrowne@palomar.edu.
We look forward to seeing you on campus for the CCC to HBCU Fall Caravan!