Transfer Student Spotlight

Jose Morales Diaz

Jose is a transfer student from Salt Lake Community College. He was born in Mexico but grew up in Salt Lake City.  Ever since high school he knew that he wanted to attend the U of U. He liked its reputation as the “flagship institution” of Utah and considered it the best university in the state.

Jose is majoring in Communication at the U.  He selected this major because it fits his interests and gives him skills that he hopes to use in his future profession.

One of the most meaningful experiences that Jose has had at the U has been working as a peer mentor for the Diversity Scholars Program in the Office of Equity and Diversity.  In this role he advises prospective and current transfer students. He also tables at various transfer events across the city and is a Teaching Assistant in the Diversity Scholar’s class. Jose has learned some incredible skills in his peer mentor role including speaking in front of large audiences and creating educational videos. He has also participated in a variety of other extracurricular experiences at the U. He has collaborated with a professor on a research project, has been a member of several national honor societies, and has attended a variety of national and international conferences.

Jose’s only regret is that he didn’t apply for more scholarships during his time at the U. He urges other transfer students to start looking into U or U scholarships in January or February of the year they plan to transfer.

He also advises transfer students to get involved on campus. He suggests finding clubs or an on-campus job as ways to build their resume and start developing valuable networks. He also suggests visiting the Career Services office early and often - http://careers.utah.edu/.  This office helps students develop a resume, use LinkedIn, sharpen networking skills and get a job after graduation.

Jose also strongly suggests that students get to know a Student Success Advocate during their first semester.  Student Success Advocates are academic “life coaches” who help U students deal with problems and achieve their educational and life goals: http://studentsuccess.utah.edu/advocates-home/.

Jose is committed to education and its transformational role in people’s lives. He loves the university environment and plans to go on for a graduate degree. He would like to eventually work in higher education.

Check out Jose’s excellent video promoting the Diversity Scholars Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm5pZi-PfZ8!  

Build Your Resume at the U of U

Everyone knows how important a resume showing an impressive list of skills and experiences are for students entering the workforce or a graduate program for the first time.

As a transfer student, you will have less time to take advantage of all the many resume-building experiences that the U of U has to offer you. You need to get working on this ASAP!

The Transfer Center recognizes your need for speed and has come up with an accelerated resume-building timeline for transfer students. It’s on the Transfer Center website and it’s called “Hit the Ground Running”.  Check it out!

http://advising.utah.edu/transfer/hitthegroundrunning.php

Don’t Forget the Enrollment Deposit!

Did you get admitted to the U?  Congratulations! Don’t forget to pay your enrollment deposit!  Every student admitted to the U. is required to pay a $300.00 enrollment deposit to confirm their intent to attend. This deposit goes toward their first semester’s tuition.

Until you pay this deposit you will not be able to sign up for an orientation; register for classes; or have your transfer work posted on your U of U record, so get this taken care of as soon as possible!

Before paying the deposit you must set up your U of U online account (called your CIS account) using the UNID sent to you in your acceptance letter. Go to the U’s home page www.utah.edu and click on the “CIS” link to get started. Once this is done, you can pay the deposit online.

Students with extenuating financial circumstances may qualify for an exemption from the enrollment deposit (called an “extension”). Find out more about situations in which a student can request an extension: http://admissions.utah.edu/deposit/.

Delays in paying your enrollment deposit will slow down your ability to get started at the U of U, so take care of this important first step immediately after your acceptance.

Apply Now for Spring 2017

Are you thinking of transferring to the U of U for Spring 2017?  If so, then apply now! 

The official application deadline for Spring Semester is November 1st, but don’t wait until then to apply. Registration for Spring Semester 2017 classes will begin in November and popular classes can fill up very quickly. Processing of applications can take several weeks, and following acceptance you must attend an orientation session before you can register for any classes.  If you apply for Spring Semester now, your application should be processed in time to get into the classes you want to take.

Here is what you need to do:

1- Fill out your application online

http://admissions.utah.edu/apply/undergraduate/transfer/index.php

2- Pay your application fee 

3- Send transcripts from all colleges and universities from which you have credit

4- Use the Admissions Application Tracking System to follow what is going on with your application

5- Once accepted, you will need to pay a $150.00 enrollment deposit to hold your place at the U. This deposit will go toward your first semester’s tuition

6-Sign up for a New Student Orientation

Taco Tuesday for Transfer Students

Hungry U transfer students should be sure to check out this Welcome Week event:

Undergraduate Studies Taco Tuesday for Transfer Students

Tuesday August 23

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Come to the Sill Center (map) east of the Union at 11:00 on Tuesday, August 23 between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm and have some tacos while talking to representatives from Undergraduate Studies programs.  What is Undergraduate Studies? Undergraduate Studies (UGS) is an office on campus that organizes and supports student programs (http://ugs.utah.edu/student-programs/index.php) that help you:

• Learn about campus when you arrive - New Student and Family Programs (orientation.utah.edu)
• Successfully find the right classes, experiences, and a major - Student Success and Empowerment Initiative (success.utah.edu) and University College Advising (uc.utah.edu)
• Design your own degree - Bachelor of Undergraduate Studies program (ugs.utah.edu/bus)
• Create a personal learning experience or internship - My Utah Signature Experience (muse.utah.edu)
• Participate in a learning community - LEAP Program (leap.utah.edu)
• Perform research with a professor - Office of Undergraduate Research (our.utah.edu)
• Become a leader - Leadership Studies Minor (leadershipstudies.utah.edu)
• Earn an honors degree or certificate - Honors College (honors.utah.edu)
• Volunteer in the community - Bennion Center (bennioncenter.utah.edu) 
• Travel to another campus in the United States to study for a semester - National Student Exchange (nse.utah.edu)
• Take non-credit personal enrichment classes or for-credit classes on campus or in satellite offices closer to home in Bountiful, Sandy and Park City - Continuing Education and Community Engagement (continue.utah.edu)
• Apply everything you have learned at the U to a meaningful project - Capstone Programs (capstone.ugs.utah.edu)
• Build a learning portfolio to document your whole University Experience - Learning Portfolio Project (learningportfolios.utah.edu)

Find out about more fun Welcome Week events by downloading the free “New to the U” mobile app.

Welcome Week Transfer Social

Find out about U of U resources and opportunities while meeting other U of U transfer students at the annual Welcome Week Transfer Social.

Thursday, August 25^th

9 to 11

Union East Ballroom

There will be food, prizes and lots of information and resources to help you make a smooth transition to the U of U.

Want to Know How to Thrive at the U as a New Transfer Student? Get to Know a Student Success Advocate!

Ever heard of a life coach?  The dictionary defines a life coach as:  “an advisor who helps people make decisions, set and reach goals or deal with problems in their lives.” Many people use life coaches and rave about the positive impact their coach has had on their lives. 

Did you know that as a student at the U of U you can have your own personal academic-life coach?  We call them Student Success Advocates and they literally roam the campus meeting students and helping them create their own unique plan for success.

There are 8 Student Success Advocates (or SSA’s as they are called) working on our campus. They want to get to know you personally, so they can help you craft goals, access amazing experiences and resources and get your personal needs met. 

Get to know the SSA’s and find out how to meet with one of them by checking out their website: http://studentsuccess.utah.edu/advocates-home/.  

While you are there be sure to read about how the Student Success Advocates have helped other students find their path to success at the U.

Finish Faster with Pre-Summer Intensive General Education Courses

Want to graduate sooner?  Consider registering for a week-long intensive general education class.

U of U Campus

Cultural Aspects of Food – NUTR 3620-002

3 credit hours – fills the International (IR) Requirement

Sandy Campus

History of Hip-Hop – DANC 1013-070

3 credits – fills Diversity DV) and Fine Arts (FF) Requirements

Both classes will be held Monday-Friday, May 9-13 from 8 AM to 5 PM

These courses are very intensive and will be as rigorous as regular semester long courses.  Students must attend every class session and will be required to complete both pre- and post-work as well as online lectures, assignments, and exams.  Call 801-585-9963 or go to continue.utah.edu/flexu for more information.

Get Oriented!

One of the first questions new transfer students usually ask after they have been admitted to the U. is, “when do I get to register for classes?”  The answer is actually another question, “when is your orientation date?” 

All new transfer students must attend a New Student Orientation session before they can register for their first semester.  So, if you want to register nice and early, when courses selection is at its best then, you need to sign up for an early orientation date. 

Once you have been: 

1. Admitted to the U, 
2. Paid your enrollment deposit  
3. Set up your computer accounts 

You can register for an orientation session. 

Go to: http://orientation.utah.edu/orientation/ to sign up.

New Name for Transfer Honor Society

Transfer students, it’s time to get the recognition you deserve!  Consider joining the newly renamed, Crimson Transfer Honor Society.  Formerly known as the Tau Sigma Honor Society, The Crimson Transfer Honor Society will continue its mission to:

• ·       Recognize the academic success of transfer students
• ·         Encourage and support transfer students as they transition to the U
• ·         Aid transfer students, socially, academically, and financially.

Find out more at: http://www.orientation.utah.edu/transfer/crimson-transfer-honor-society.php.

Now is the Time to Apply for Summer and Fall Semester at the U of U

Even though the summer and fall seem far away, now is definitely the time to apply if you would like to transfer to the U. in Summer or Fall Semester. 

The deadlines for applying are not for a few weeks, but if you wait until the actual application deadlines it will take much longer for your application to be processed and you will register late.

Applying to the U is a simple 3 step process:

1.Apply online at http://admissions.utah.edu/apply/undergraduate/transfer/.

2.Pay the $45.00 application fee ($55.00 for international students)

  

3.Send transcripts from every college or university you have ever attended or received credit from.

Complete your application today!

February U Explore Open Houses

The Major Exploration Center at the U of U would like to invite all exploring transfer students (both prospective and currently-admitted students) to their February Open Houses. 

U Explore Open Houses bring together majors, minors, and extra-curricular activities related to particular career paths.  They provide a great way to meet advisors, faculty, students, and alumni from a variety of exciting U of U programs. 

The Science of Sustainability

Biology-Chemistry-Physics-Environmental and Sustainability Studies-Geology-Geography-Innovation Scholars

February 8^th

Criminology Science and Intelligence (CSI)

Social Work-Pre Law Advising-Anthropology- Political Science-Geography- Sociology/Criminology Certificate

February 29^th

11:30 to 1:00

West Ballroom in the Olpin Union

Free Pizza!

Free Parking for Prospective Transfer Students!

Visit the U of U Campus on Transfer Tuesdays

Thinking about transferring to the U of U?  Come and check out the campus for yourself on Transfer Tuesdays.  The U of U Admissions Office is hosting this series of campus visits just for transfer students. Transfer Tuesday events will highlight information about the transfer process, deadlines, and scholarships. You will also be given a tour of the U campus.

Transfer Tuesday events will be held on the following dates:

·         February 16^th

·         February 23^rd

·         March 1^st

·         March 8^th

Registration if required.

To register for a Transfer Tuesday event or to find out about other campus visit options go to: http://admissions.utah.edu/transfer_tuesday.php.