Transfer students at CSU make up 30% of the student population, making them a significant portion of who CSU serves every day
Transfer students, however, are an under-recognized population within an institution’s student body. This year, once again, Orientation and Transition Programs is celebrating transfer students and their unique contributions the institution through the recognition of National Transfer Student Week.
NTSW will be celebrated from Monday, Oct. 16 to Friday, Oct. 20, and there will even be programming a day early, on Sunday, Oct. 15. NTSW is an annual event sponsored by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students to celebrate transfer students and the professionals who support them at colleges and universities across the country.
Programming
Throughout the week, programs will be offered for transfer students (see below for a full listing of programs to help promote to transfer students). Additionally, a listing of the programs and descriptions can be found online at: www.otp.colostate.edu/transfer by clicking on “National Transfer Student Week.”
Intro to Rock Climbing with Outdoor Programs
Sunday, Oct. 15 | Horsetooth Reservoir | Register HERE
Join for an introduction to rock climbing with Outdoor Programs at a local climbing area, Horsetooth Reservoir.
Celebrating Transfers with Cider and Donuts
Monday, Oct. 16 | 10 a.m. – noon | LSC Plaza
Help celebrate all transfer students at CSU with this NTSW tradition. Stop by the Transfer Programs @ CSU table on the Lory Student Center Plaza for some cider and a donut, while meeting fellow transfer students and others on campus who support transfer students.
Hot Yoga with CorePower Yoga
Monday, Oct. 16 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | CorePower Yoga Studio (2700 S College Avenue)
Turn stress into sweat. This signature class strengthens, balances and detoxifies your entire body and mind as you move through postures and connected breath. Set to an energizing playlist, you’ll power up your practice like never before. All experience levels are welcome and there is no cost to attend/ Sign up here.
Study Night with TILT
Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 5- 7 p.m | TILT Room 104
Backed up with studying for midterms or just want to stay on top of your classwork? Take advantage of some tutoring provided by TILT or bring a group for a group study session. For the full list of available tutoring sessions, click here.
Masterpieces and Mocktails
Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 5- 7 p.m. | Stadium Room 1216
Looking for ways to get your creativity on? Well, look no further. Join for crafts and create your own mocktail to enjoy while creating your masterpiece.
Transfer Transition Leader Info Session
Thursday, Oct. 19 | 4:30- 5:30 p.m. | Eddy 114
Interested in having an impact on incoming transfer student transitions and working with Transfer Programs? Join a Transfer Transition Leader Information Session to hear about the responsibilities, time commitments, compensation and professional development of the position.
National Transfer Student Week Friday Finale
Friday, Oct. 20 | 1-3 p.m. | West Lawn Lagoon Area (grass area on the southeast corner of Plum and Meridian, just southeast of Parmelee Hall)
Wrap up National Transfer Student Week with an afternoon of yard games and fun! Join us to hang out and connect with other transfer students with yard games such as spike ball, ladder ball, frisbee, giant Jenga, and more!
There will also be Transfer Program swag and prizes at each of the events. In addition, students will be entered to win one of three NTSW grand prize giveaways of $50 RamCash. All they have to do to enter is sign in with one of the Transfer Transition Leaders at the events.
Transfer Transition Leader Applications open Monday, Oct. 16. If you know a transfer student who you feel would do well in the position, nominate them here. For more information on the position and responsibilities, or if you are interested in applying, visit https://otp.colostate.edu/about/join-our-team/apply-to-be-a-transfer-transition-leader/.
For more information or to ask questions about National Transfer Student Week or Transfer Transition Leader applications, contact Kate Thibodeaux, coordinator of Transition Programs, at kate.thibodeaux@colostate.edu directly, or contact Transfer Programs at tsfrgms@colostate.edu.
