Leslie Mitchell – Program Coordinator Shannon Erickson – Admissions Officer Robert Moreno, Erin Comprosky, Katie Jones & Kiley Quigley Wassenberg – Transfer Peer Mentors

Transfer and Commuter Connections

About 1/3 of all college seniors have transferred to another school at some point during their college career. ~National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS).

Outreach & Partnerships Mentoring Events Services Transfer Community Our T&CC Transfer Story

“My favorite thing about T&CC is the opportunity to be there for others and to make them feel like they have someone at NAU they can count on.”

“As a mentor, I love meeting new students and speaking with them about their semester goals and career interests. Mentoring has provided me skills that have prepared me for life after college.”

About 1 in 5 of the incoming NAU class are transfer students.

Our population... Approx. 300 in the spring Approx in the fall Arizona & out of state Traditionally aged college students Upper and Lower division Non-traditional students Veteran Students Commuter Students

Vital Partnerships CCC2NAU & 2NAU statewide Peer Jacks Admissions and Orientation NAU Veteran Center Veteran Peer Mentoring T-GEMS CEFNS -College of Engineering, Forestry, Natural Sciences Grant Program Mentor training Student Success Coaching Spring pilot for non-traditional students

and phone contact-incoming students Call Center Discover NAU’s Daily Campus Visits Transfer Visit Days On-line Transfer Orientation Extended In-person orientation sessions

Mentoring Program Incoming transfer students are paired with an experienced mentor who helps with the difficulties of transferring to NAU! Making connections to the university!

College/Major match 1 semester participation Students can choose to continue Meet a minimum of two times Student sets the meeting pace Electronic help

Mentor Training All of our mentors are transfer students 1 credit hour class College Reading & Learning Association Training and Certification Additional training before the beginning of the semester Additional training opportunities during the semester

Mentors help with… Transitional issues “transfer shock” Academic rigor and support services Student Clubs and organizations Getting connected to other students Homesickness Personal issues Roommates and housing

“T&CC and the mentors have helped me so much with transferring to NAU and making friends. I am beyond excited to become a mentor and start helping others.” -Brody

Our mentors have gone on to… Grad and law schools Fullbright Award Professionals in: Criminal justice Social work Business Psychology Veteran services more Transfer Admissions recruiter for NAU!

“I love being able to help fellow students and make a difference in their lives during such a crucial time in their college career.”

Events 1-4 different events a week Fall 40 events 464 students Spring 39 events 412 students 23 students have been to 5+events “ Come alone- leave with friends”

Connecting Students ! Targeted data based programing Academically focused programs Fiscally based programs Flagstaff community involvement Club and Involvement Fairs Career Services Workshops Research Presentations

FUN Events!! T&CC Community Building Transfer Student Welcome Lunch Bunch Game Nights Art Walk Challenge Course MANY MORE!! NAU Sun Entertainment Homecoming activities Athletic College Specific

Fun Trips! Grand Canyon Lava Caves Montezuma Castle/Well Phoenix Zoo Dead Horse State Park Sedona Jerome Walnut Canyon Beaver Creek

Transfer Tradition NAU Luminarias

“I am so happy I went to the Spring Welcome! I didn't really know anyone before. Thanks to this event I was able to meet students and get their numbers so that we can continue to come to the T&CC events – together!”

T&CC Lounge Celebrate being a TransferJack!! Located in the Student Union “Take a break” in their busy schedules Free day-use storage lockers computers printers comfortable seating Meeting and event space

Other Areas of support Office hours Weekly event Social media connections Students who are parents Tau Sigma

National Honor society exclusively for transfer students. Eligibility: Transfer to NAU with at least 12 credits Full time student 3.5 during their first term at NAU

How we have grown… Visits = 92 1 Visit = 122 Unique Students = Visits = Visit = 192 Unique Students = – (up to this week) 2+ Visits = Visit = 300 Unique Students = 543

“I love being a transfer peer mentor and being there for my mentees.”

“My favorite thing about T&CC is that we really are, a small family; it is a place on campus that I feel at home.”

“Thanks to my mentor and everyone else at T&CC I have adjusted nicely, I keep running into people from the events which doesn’t make the campus feel so big."

Thank you for listening to our transfer story! Questions?

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