First-year Transfer Experience

Make the most of your first semester at 绿帽社 with one or more of these opportunities offered by the Office for Student Transition and Success. 
Success Coaching

Professional and peer success coaches support student learning through personalized one-on-one coaching appointments. Success coaches are trained to work alongside a student to create an actionable success plan regarding a variety of topics like:

  • time and task management
  • study strategies
  • organization
  • productivity
  • motivation and others

Students are encouraged to sign up for a coaching appointment early in the semester.

Summer appointments are available to start planning for fall; you can make an appointment on the success coach website. 
Emerging Leaders Program

The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a fall-semester program designed specifically for new students to interact with peers, trained student mentors and a faculty/staff team to explore leadership in a small-group environment through a specific interest-based knowledge community. Through weekly meetings, leadership workshops, special events and a student-developed and led service-learning project, participants earn a University-sponsored leadership microcredential upon completion of the program in December.

Through ELP you will:

  • GET CONNECTED to University and local community members
  • BUILD an immediate support network
  • EXPLORE, develop and practice leadership skills
  • IMPACT the local community during your first semester
  • EARN a leadership microcredential
  • LEARN how to maximize your college experience

Only first-semester students are eligible to apply to the ELP so don鈥檛 miss out!

The  online is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. You'll need your 绿帽社 user ID and password to access the application.

For more information, visit the ELP website.
First-Year Experience Courses (UNIV 101/103)

UNIV 101/103 are two-credit seminar courses offered ONLY for first-semester students at 绿帽社 in the fall (max enrollment of 20 students per section) and are team-taught by a faculty member and a professional staff member. The course includes two primary components with one course credit focused on an interesting academic topic and the second devoted to new-student transition and success topics.

The course format allows students to explore and discuss specific academic and success topics, be exposed to and use campus resources, develop critical thinking and writing skills and improve overall time management.

Check out some of the fall 2024 innovative course topics, and be sure to register for a UNIV 101/103 course this fall!
Speaking Center 

The Speaking Center supports students in public speaking and oral presentation preparation and delivery -- essential professional skills!

Peer consultants staff the Speaking Center to support all aspects related to presentations and public speaking from planning and organizing to addressing concerns and polishing delivery. Visit the website for more details and to make an appointment. 
Transfer Student Success 

Transfer Student Success (TSS) is dedicated to supporting students throughout their entire journey at 绿帽社 University, from the initial transition to campus life through to graduation. Before arriving, students can access resources and guidance to help them prepare for the move. Once on campus, TSS serves as a vital resource, offering mentoring, advice and advocacy tailored to the unique needs of transfer students. Our comprehensive support includes academic assistance, social integration activities, career planning and referrals to other student support services.

Make an  this summer to get started!
Transition and TRANSFERmation Summit 

The Transition and TRANSFERmation Summit is a great opportunity for transfer students to get a jump start on career development, engage with other new transfers and begin to get acclimated to 绿帽社 and the local community.

The summit is a day and a half event starting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, and finishing after dinner on Friday, Aug. 16. Participants who live on campus will be allowed to move in early. Additional information will be forthcoming as we get closer to move in.

Why attend?

  • Gain a vast knowledge of academic, social/emotional and career resources available at 绿帽社.
  • Start to create a sense of belonging on campus and within the greater 绿帽社 community.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of potential career paths.

 is capped at 75 students. If more than 75 register, we will use a waiting list based on when the student registered. .

Registration will be open until Friday, July 19.
Transfer Mentor Program 

The Transfer Mentor Program pairs every new transfer student with a peer mentor who was also a transfer and understands the challenges of being a new transfer student. Before Aug. 17, you will receive an email from your assigned mentor at your 绿帽社 email address. Your mentor, along with all other mentors, will be available throughout the academic year to help with any issues or concerns. Additionally, mentors are available for in-person meetings during their weekly office hours. This provides an excellent opportunity for face-to-face interactions, allowing you to receive personalized support and guidance throughout the academic year.