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. Food and lunch will be available throughout the day, ensuring you can enjoy food and entertainment no matter how long you attend.
| 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) |
| 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch & Entertainment |
💡 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.
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 will receive free pizza, while supplies last. Colleges and high schools attending as a group may request food vouchers through the group registration process.
FREE TRANSPORTATION
Transportation to this event may be available for visiting high schools upon request. When registering your group, we encourage you to let us know if you need transportation assistance. Please register by Monday, September 22, 2025. This gives our team time 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!