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• What is the most challenging aspect of transferring �to the UW for your students?�
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Currently Playing: Chillout 2022

Becoming a Husky:

Creating a �Meaningful Transition

Courtney Saben, Program Manager

Meghan Coletta, Senior Program Manager

First Year Programs, Student Academic Services

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Session Goals

• Understand Transfer A&O programming
• Understand the support needs of the Transfer student population at the UW
• Engagement techniques for Transfer students
• Resilience, Reflection, Response

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Who Is Here?/ Waterfall Chat Discussion

Share the following information:

• Name, Institution, Role
• What does Resilience, Reflection, Response mean to you? Your students?
• What is the most challenging aspect of transferring to UW for your students?
• What success stories do you have of students transferring to the UW?

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First Year Programs - Student Academic Services Undergraduate Academic Affairs

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First Year Programs fosters a successful undergraduate student experience through strategic programming that focuses on positive academic transitions and the development of learning communities. Through partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni, and student leaders our programs create the space for students to define how they will engage, learn, and thrive at the University of Washington.

FYP STAFF

Mary Gates Hall, Suite 120 �fyp.washington.edu Office: 206.543.4905

fyp@uw.edu Text: 206.207.5564

LeAnne

Director

Matt

Assistant Director

Vacant

Program Manager, First-Year Engagement

Courtney

Program Manager

Carlos

Associate Director

Meghan

Senior Program Manager

Luis

Operations Manager

Emma

Program Logistics Manager

Buddy

Transfer Student Engagement Intern

Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Student Academic Services

1. Academic Support Programs
2. Center for Community Engagement and Leadership Education
3. Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity
4. Community College Research Initiatives
5. Dream Project
6. First Year Programs
7. Honors Program
8. Husky Leadership Initiative
9. Jumpstart
10. Mary Gates Endowment for Students
11. Office for Youth Programs, Development and Support

12. Office of Educational Assessment
13. Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
14. Othello-UW Commons
15. Riverways Education Partnerships
16. Resilience Lab
17. Student Academic Services Administration
18. Student-Athlete Academic Services
19. Undergraduate Advising
20. Undergraduate Research Program

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DR. ED TAYLOR,�DEAN & VICE PROVOST

Transfer Students by the Numbers

• 89.5% from WA Community Colleges
• Bellevue College
• Seattle Central College
• Shoreline College
• North Seattle College
• Green River College
• 11.7% International students
• 40.9% Will be the first in their families to graduate from college
• Many cannot go directly into major
• Traditional Age (18% 24-27; 60% 20-23)

FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE�% = Average first-year student participation

Advising & Orientation�Summer, autumn, winter, and spring-admit sessions

100%

Dawg Daze�Autumn Dawg Daze, Winter Welcome

75%

Commuter & Transfer Commons�Husky Union Building, room 141

18%

First-Year Networks�Interest & Identity-based networks

8%

Collegium Seminars�Faculty-lead seminars

2%

FIGs & Seminars�First-year Interest Groups & other first-year seminars

60%

FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE THEMES

Transfer Student Challenges:

1. Navigating a large university (compounded for First Generation)
2. Competitive/�capacity-constrained majors
3. Finances
4. Academic adjustment
5. Mental health & resilience

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Freshman Student Challenges:

1. Disappointment in grades
2. Learning how to study
3. Prioritizing self-care or managing mental health

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UW Graduation and Retention Study, 2019

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Remote Transition

Are you Thriving?� (Email Communication)

A&O MODULES

Required online course, sequenced slides & quizzes.

PRE-A&O �MODULES

• Preparing for A&O
• Course Registration
• Academic Resources
• Financial Resources
• Health & Well-Being
• Communities & Relationships

Online slides & links facilitated in the live program.

“The A&O Program Modules will be used during the live A&O session. There is no expectation to review these modules before your A&O begins, but you are free to explore.”Session-specific tracks: Freshman A&O, Transfer A&O, Winter A&O, etc.

A&O PROGRAM MODULES

• Connection Groups
• Advising & Registration - Parts 1 & 2
• Major Preparation
• Q&A Lunches
• Health & Well-Being
• Conversations with Faculty & Leadership

In-depth slides about specific programs & services.

“The Post-A&O Modules will give you more information about specific programs and opportunities on campus. Complete as soon as possible to have the most up-to-date information before your first quarter.”

POST-A&O

MODULES

• Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity
• Fraternity & Sorority Life
• Housing & Food Services
• International Student Resources
• Dawg Daze
• And more…

“In order to prepare for your remote A&O session, please complete the Pre-A&O Modules at least 72-hours prior to your remote A&O session.”Population-specific tracks: Freshman, Transfer, International, Foster Direct, Engineering Undeclared.

A&O Live Sessions

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Top Priorities

• Course Registration, Community, Campus Culture and Resources

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OL Staffing

• Continuing with Connection Group and Academic Support Teams

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2022 Updates

• Ask the Pack
• Lunch hour “ask me anything” Zoom meetings for first year students to connect with a TR student panel and campus partners on Mondays
• How 2 Husky
• Self-guided session with student success videos and task list items
• Husky Hangouts
• Wednesdays 1:30-3:30pm PT - on-campus engagement and connection opportunities for students - registration launch on Wed, May 11th during A&O reservation process

Student Transition Support (2021)

A&O Check-In/Advising Knowledge Check Form

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• Registering for courses
• Navigating the first-year of college
• Financial aid or scholarships

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• Credit transfers and AP scores
• Finding a balanced class schedule
• Housing

During outreach, Orientation Leaders specified that students had lingering questions or concerns about:

FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE LINGERING CONCERNS

fyp.uw.edu/assessment (Case Loading Report)

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Peer Connections Experiences

15% of incoming Transfer students engage in Peer Connection Experiences in the following ways:

• 35% Networks
• 28% FIGs
• 26% Psych TR course
• 5% FIG + FY Networks
• 3% FY Networks + Psych TR course
• 1% FY Networks+ Unite UW

Promising Practices to Engage Transfer Students

1. Inclusive Communication
2. Intentional Transition
3. Purposeful Representation

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Inclusive Communication

• Transfer Student Advocate Card
• Language and Culture
• New Student Convocation vs. Freshman Convocation
• Incoming Class of xxxx vs. Class of xxxx
• Previous Institution vs. High School
• Communicating Class Opportunities (group code)
• Print & Web Presence
• In-person and online resources

Intentional Transition

• Transfer A&O
• Action Steps from Husky Guide, Task List, and A&O Modules
• Transfer Student Panel
• Transfer Student Engagement Intern
• Transfer-Specific Dawg Daze Events and Schedule
• Former Transfer Student Panel Discussion- Avoiding "Transfer Shock"
• Transfer Connections: Health Sciences
• Transfer Connections: LSJ/POL S/ART/BUS
• Transfer First Year Interest Group (T-FIG)
• Transfer Student Network

Purposeful Representation

• Transfer Student Positions
• Orientation Leader
• FIG Leader
• Network Leader
• Committee Spaces Reserved
• Student Engagement Trends Transition Back to In-Person Engagement

Purposeful Representation �in Hiring & Reporting

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• Consider application timelines. Wait until transfer students are accepted
• Offer trainings, regular meetings and info sessions at flexible times and provide make-up opportunities
• Allow transfer students to bring their dependents to a meeting and trainings
• Consider adding value to previous life and non-traditional experiences when reviewing applications

Commuter & Transfer �Commons or CTC

Husky Union Building 141

• Community Center
• Operations:
• Kitchenette
• Day Use Lockers
• Changing Room & Lactation Station
• Academic Tutoring & Advising
• Studying
• Printing

“Carrying everything I need over the course of a day can be burdensome. The CTC lightens that burden, both literally and figuratively.”

“I love the supportive community in the CTC, which I found especially helpful during hard times in my life.”

Recent article that mentioned the CTC

Work of FYP

Resilience

1. Shifting COVID-19 virus

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• Shift to Direct to Major admissions for more depts

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• Student Recruitment

Reflection

1. Need for flexibility in Transfer Student schedules.

1. More clear cut major pathway for Transfer Students

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• Need more Transfer student representation

Response

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1. Online A&O programming with hybrid on campus options

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• More A&O dates for diverse population needs

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• Intentional partnerships and additional sessions for connection

First Year Programs�Sustainable Academic Business Plan: fyp.uw.edu/sabp

First Year Programs, Student Academic Services, Undergraduate Academic Affairs

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Courtney Saben, Program Manager, csaben@uw.edu

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Meghan Coletta, Senior Program Manager, mcoletta@uw.edu

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Presentation Online:

fyp.washington.edu/fyeprojects

Questions?