1. Thriving as a Transfer Student at UMBC
Academic Engagement & Transition Programs (AETP),
Campus Life, & Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS)

2. 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

3. Pair up with the person next to you and discuss this question
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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Pair up with the person next to you and discuss this question
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

7. Involvement Campus Life Applied Learning 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

8. Transfer Specific Programs & Services
Transfer Student Network (& Leaders)
Transfer Success Appointments
Transfer Student Workshops
Transfer Appreciation Week
Transfer Welcome Day + Welcome Week

9. 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

10. 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

11. Contact Info
Academic Affairs Laila Shishineh – AETP Transfer Success Advisor (Coming Soon…)
Student Affairs Courtney Campbell – Campus Life Chloe Terrell – OCSS