Thursday, June 27, 2024
DENTON (猫咪视频), Texas 鈥� The is making significant strides in supporting transfer students with the help of its
Transfer Center. According to the Community College Research Center (CCRC), . On the national level, that number is 48%. However, 猫咪视频鈥檚 institutional research
reveals that 68% of its 2017 transfer cohort achieved this milestone.
鈥淲e have student support services and strong community college partnerships that contribute
to transfer student outcomes that outpace the national average,鈥� said Brenda Kihl,
senior associate vice president for enrollment partnerships. 鈥淥n average, community
college transfer student graduates from 猫咪视频 in 3.15 years. This is exceptional considering
most students transfer with less than a 2-year degree and many attend 猫咪视频 part-time.鈥�
The CCRC report also found that statewide, only 44% of Hispanic transfer students and 33% of Black transfer students earned their degrees within six years. At 猫咪视频, those rates are much higher at 69% and 60%, respectively.
鈥淲e create a foundation for student success for all students,鈥� said Elizabeth With, senior vice president for the Division of Student Affairs. 鈥淭his is especially important for our transfer students, who make up more than 10% of our undergraduate population.鈥�
The at 猫咪视频 is vital for transfer student success. The center serves as a bridge to the university community, offering events like when prospective students can experience campus life firsthand. Attendees can have their transfer orientation fee waived, and if they apply during the event, the transfer admissions application fee is waived as well.
鈥淚t鈥檚 important that we ensure our transfer students are set up for success,鈥� said
DrewAnn Reyes, assistant director of transition programs. 鈥淭he Transfer Center starts
working with students before they get to 猫咪视频 so they can feel confident when the first
day of class arrives.鈥�
After acceptance and before classes start, transfer students engage in the Transfer Experience during 猫咪视频鈥檚 welcome week, called . Led by Transfer Ambassadors, they connect with peers and learn about campus resources.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a great way for new transfer students to meet students with similar experiences,鈥� Reyes said.
The ambassadors, often transfer students themselves, understand the challenges newcomers may face. The Transfer Center sustains support throughout their time at 猫咪视频, facilitating Transfer Communities for shared interests and providing numerous events each semester.
鈥淲e host Lunch & Learn sessions with industry partners and collaborate closely with
the 猫咪视频 Career Center, Reyes said.
In October, during National Transfer Student Week, events celebrate transfer students and the professionals who support them. The Transfer Center also sends out a weekly newsletter to keep transfer students informed about events and resources.
鈥淭he Transfer Center supports all transfer students during their transition to 猫咪视频 and while they鈥檙e with us,鈥� Reyes said. 鈥淲e aim to help students connect to campus resources, build a community and achieve their goals at 猫咪视频.鈥�
猫咪视频 News Service Phone Number: (940) 565-2108
Media Contacts:
Amanda Lyons
Amanda.Lyons@unt.edu
940-565-2943
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