Thriving as a Transfer Student at UMBC - Academic Success Strategies
Explore academic engagement and transition programs at UMBC, gain insights into academic resources for transfer students, discuss differences in academics between institutions, discover first-year courses, and find resources for student success and involvement on campus.
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Thriving as a Transfer Student at UMBC Academic Engagement & Transition Programs (AETP), Campus Life, & Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS)
Session Objectives Students will begin to understand skills needed for a successful transition and for overall success at UMBC, both in and out of the classroom Students will gain knowledge about academic resources and involvement opportunities for transfer students on campus
ONE MINUTE QUESTION: How do you think academics will be different at UMBC from your previous institution? Pair up with the person next to you and discuss this question Share to the group
Academic Engagement & Transition Programs (AETP) First-Year Courses: Introduction to an Honors University Seminar (IHU) First-Year Seminars (FYS) Transfer Seminars (TRS) See the Orientation Guide for more information aetp.umbc.edu
Resources for Student Success Academic Success Center Retriever Learning Center (RLC) Departmental Tutoring Centers Study Groups Office Hours Advising OPAs: Share resources from AETP or Student Success that would be the most helpful for transfer students to consider
ONE MINUTE QUESTION: What do you really want to get involved with during your time at UMBC? Pair up with the person next to you and discuss this question Share to the group
Involvement Campus Life Student Organizations Tau Sigma National Honor Society for Transfer Students The Student Events Board (seb) Student Government Association Cultural & Spiritual Diversity Sorority & Fraternity Life Civic Engagement Applied Learning Undergraduate Research Service-Learning Internships Networking & Professional Development Opportunities See the Orientation Guide for more information campuslife.umbc.edu
Transfer Specific Programs & Services Transfer Student Network (& Leaders) Transfer Success Appointments Transfer Student Workshops Transfer Appreciation Week Transfer Welcome Day + Welcome Week
MARK YOUR CALENDARS Transfer Welcome Day & BBQ: Sunday 8/25 Welcome Week: 8/25 to 9/6 Commuter and Transfer Social Transfer Kickback Campus Would Succ(ulent) Without You! Campus & Arbutus Tours Game Night Transfer Workshops: Every Wednesday from 9/4 to 10/9 Transfer Appreciation Week: 10/21 to 10/25
Transfer Tips From Transfer Students Make Connections (faculty, staff, classmates, OCSS) Get Involved (applied learning, internships) Verify Transfer Credit Report & Degree Audit Set Goals & Find Balance
Contact Info Academic Affairs Student Affairs Laila Shishineh AETP (lailams@umbc.edu) Courtney Campbell Campus Life (cocamp@umbc.edu) Transfer Success Advisor (Coming Soon ) Chloe Terrell OCSS (cterrell@umbc.edu)
