National Transfer Student Week

Connect with fellow transfer students and explore resources across campus during this annual celebration of Rochester's undergraduate transfer students.

About

Created by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students, National Transfer Student Week is a celebration of Rochester’s undergraduate transfer students and the professionals who support them on their journeys. Organized by Office of Orientation and New Student Programs, in partnership with departments and offices across campus, National Transfer Student Week at Rochester provides transfer students with exclusive opportunities to connect with one another and campus resources.

2024 Schedule of Events

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Hang Time: Transfer Student Mix & Mingle

Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: 12–2 p.m.
Location: Havens Lounge, Wilson Commons

Connect with your fellow transfer students over games and food during this chill, casual event.

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Finding Your Groove: Campus Jobs, Research & Fellowships

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 2:30–4 p.m.
Location: Havens Lounge, Wilson Commons

Hear from staff in the offices of student employment, student fellowships, and undergraduate research about opportunities for transfer students. Following the quick presentation, you’ll have the change to chat one-on-one with the staff and ask questions.

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Meet Your Research Ambassadors

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library

Enjoy food while you meet this year’s undergraduate research ambassadors. These students can answer all your questions about how to get started and how to manage participating in research as part of your undergraduate academic experience. Sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research.

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Open House: Greene Center for Career Education and Connections

Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: 4-200 Dewey Hall

Thinking about internships or what you'll do after you graduate? Stop by the fourth floor of Dewey Hall to have some snacks, play games, and learn more about the career support that the Greene Center for Career Education and Connections can offer.

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Major Declaration Open House: College Center for Advising Services

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 1:30-4 p.m.
Location: Bridge Lounge, Wilson Commons

Haven't declared your major yet? No matter where you are in the process, stop by the Bridge Lounge to enjoy some snacks and chat one-on-one with a College advisor or department representative, who can answer your questions and help you think about future academic planning.

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National Transfer Student Week Celebration

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: Bridge Lounge, Wilson Commons

Celebrate the conclusion of National Transfer Student Week with fellow transfer students, College advisors, and University staff! A photo backdrop will be on hand so you can snap a selfie—or take a photo to commemorate declaring (or getting ready to declare) your major, an important step in your academic career.

Connect

Join the Facebook group

Connect with fellow transfer students in this private Facebook group, co-managed by the Admissions team and the Office of Orientation and New Student Programs. Ask questions, meet students with similar experiences, and learn more about the transfer student experience.