2024 National Transfer Student Week (NTSW)
October 21-25, 2024
The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) describes National Transfer Student Week as a time to "celebrate transfer students and the professionals who support them on their journey." https://www.nists.org/national-transfer-student-week
This year's theme, "Unlocking Potential: Keys to the Transfer Journey" was created and described by NISTS as:
"This year's theme celebrates the wealth of skills, knowledge, and perspectives that transfer students bring to our campuses. It recognizes they possess their own unique 'keys' - their problem-solving skills and adaptability, diverse lived experiences, and connections to community - and are motivated to achieve their goals. Our role is to amplify that inherent potential, creating clear pathways and inclusive environments where all students can fully apply their strengths and confidently navigate the transfer experience."
We are celebrating our transfer students (those who transfer to UNM Albuquerque from outside of the UNM system) and our branch transition students (those who transition to UNM Albuquerque from a different UNM campus) as well as our staff and faculty who support these students by hosting some events and programming during the week of October 21st - October 25th.
Schedule of Events
Monday, October 21, 2024
Grand Opening! Ribbon Cutting Ceremony UNM Transfer & Transition Student Center
Who: Everyone! Students, faculty, and staff are all invited to join us!
Time: 10-3 PM, Ribbon cutting at 10 AM with an open house to follow until 1 PM
Location: Transfer & Transition Student Center (UAEC, Suite 170 - Bldg 85)
RSVP: https://goto.unm.edu/rsvp
To kick off National Transfer Student Week (NTSW), UNM Albuquerque is proud to officially open their brand new Transfer & Transition Student Center. All are invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate this special occasion. Come see our new space and learn all about the services the Transfer & Transition Student Center will offer to current and future students whose pathway brought them to UNM Albuquerque from another college or university, from another UNM campus, or through UNM Albuquerque's Dual Credit & Concurrent Enrollment Program.
Transfer students, who make up roughly one third of our undergraduate student population, face unique challenges that can hinder their success, such as the complexity of navigating and adjusting to a new campus, new curriculum, new financial aid needs, and new advisement and social cultures. The UNM Transfer & Transition Student Center will be a home to future and current transfer and transition students where they can find a range of resources, tools, and programming to streamline their student experience while fostering their connections to the university and to each other. In collaboration with our campus and external partners, our goal is to provide robust support that empowers students to pursue and accomplish their personal, academic, research, and professional aspirations as they navigate their educational journey.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Transfer & Branch Transition Proud! Celebration
Who: All current transfer students, branch transition students, and the staff/faculty who support them
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Transfer & Transition Student Center (UAEC, Suite 170 - Bldg 85)
RSVP: None! Please come by if you can
UNM loves our Lobo Transfer and Lobo Branch Transition students! Come celebrate being a transfer or branch transition student at UNM—complete with pizza, cake, and refreshments! Come meet fellow students who transferred from outside of UNM as well as students who transitioned to UNM Albuquerque from UNM Gallup, UNM Los Alamos, UNM Taos, or UNM Valencia. We also have a special giveaway for all our transfer and transition students who attend!
Career Services Workshop
The Transfer Advantage: Leveraging your Transfer Experience During the Resume and Job Search Process
Who: All current transfer and branch transition students
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Transfer & Transition Student Center (UAEC, Suite 170 - Bldg 85) & ZOOM
If you cannot attend in person, request ZOOM link here: https://goto.unm.edu/ntswcareersrvc
We invite all of our transfer and branch transition students to eat pizza and listen to a presentation from UNM's Office of Career Services. Come learn how to leverage your transfer experience and identify your unique skill set when building your resume and applying for jobs.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Tau Sigma National Honor Society - Induction Ceremony & Gathering
Who: All new and current Tau Sigma students
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Transfer & Transition Student Center (UAEC, Suite 170 - Bldg 85)
RSVP: Not required
UNM is the first institution in the state of New Mexico to start a chapter of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society. Tau Sigma specifically recognizes high achieving transfer students. Students who earn a 3.5 UNM GPA after having earned a minimum of 12 credit hours after having transferred or transitioned to UNM receive an invitation to join. This ceremony celebrates the induction of new members as well as serving for a gathering spot for current Tau Sigma members.
Friday, October 25, 2024
Campus Connections Fair
Who: All students, especially our current and future transfer and transition students
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Union Square Tree Planters (just outside the northern doors of the SUB-Level 1)
RSVP: Not required
This event is beneficial to all students but especially our current and future transfer and transition students are invited to attend the Campus Connections Fair. Several different UNM Albuquerque Campus departments, programs, offices, and student groups will host an information table where you can chat with a representative, make connections, and take home valuable information and maybe even some fun UNM swag!
Student Resource Center Open Houses
Who: All students, especially our current and future transfer and transition students
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Various locations on campus - Map coming soon!
RSVP: Not required
Several of our Student Resource Centers will have their spaces open and will be ready to greet you should you wish to visit their space and learn more about the services they offer. This is a self-guided tour. Students choose which centers to visit in whichever order they choose during the timeframe. All students are welcome!
Transfer & Branch Transition Exploration Day
Who: Future and current students
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Various locations on campus - Agenda posted soon!
RSVP (no deadline, but please try to by Oct. 18): https://goto.unm.edu/explday
All future transfer and branch transition students are invited to attend this event! We plan to give students an overview of UNM, advisement, the admissions process, securing financial aid and scholarships, and learning about different opportunities at UNM. We also will have an opportunity for you to take a Campus Tour and meet representatives from several different UNM departments and programs at our Campus Connections Fair!
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Check-In & Light Refreshments
UNM Welcome Center (720 Yale Blvd. NE)
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Presentations
Various locations on campus
Three different presentation clusters will be held over three different locations on UNM's campus. Presentations will be held at our three different UNM classrooms and will cover the following information: Transfer/Transition Advisement, Financial Aid & Scholarships, and Getting Connected.
12:30 PM
Lunch
Transfer & Transition Student Center
Pizza will be provided! Students can eat and mingle before heading over to the various activities for the afternoon.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Campus Connections Fair
Union Square Tree Planters (just outside the northern doors of the SUB-Level 1)
See event description at the top of the event listing for October 25th.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Resource Center Open Houses
Various locations on campus
See event description at the top of the event listing for October 25th.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FAFSA and Financial Aid Guidance
Transfer & Transition Resource Center
Staff members from EOC Trio will be available to help answer your individual questions about how to prepare financially for your transfer, how to fill out a FAFSA, which forms need to be done as part of your transfer, etc.
2:00 PM
Campus Tour
Optional campus tour provided by our Campus Tours Office. Meet at the Admissions table at the Resource Fair. Tour lasts approximately 1 hour.
2024 NTSW Schedule at a Glance
| Day | MONDAY October 21, 2024 | TUESDAY October 22, 2024 | WEDNESDAY October 23, 2024 | Wednesday October 23, 2024 | Thursday October 24, 2024 | FRIDAY October 25, 2024 |
FRIDAY October 25, 2024
| FRIDAY October 25, 2024 |
| Event | Grand Opening: UNM Transfer & Transition Student Center | Transfer & Transition Virtual Advisement Day | Transfer Proud! Celebration | Career Services Workshop | Tau Sigma Honors Society - Induction Ceremony & Gathering | Transfer & Branch Transition Exploration Day | Campus Connections Fair | Student Resource Center Open Houses |
| Time, Location | 10-1 PM, Transfer & Transition Student Center | 1-5 PM, ZOOM | 12 - 2 PM, Transfer & Transition Student Center | 2 - 3 PM, Transfer & Transition Student Center | 4:30-5:30 PM, Transfer & Transition Student Center | 10 AM - 3 PM, various locations, some afternoon activities optional | 1-3 PM, Union Square Tree Planters (just outside the northern doors of the SUB-Level 1) | 1-3 PM, Union Square Tree Planters (just outside the northern doors of the SUB-Level 1) |
| For Whom? | All are invited to celebrate this special occasion! | Future UNM ABQ students who would like to speak to an academic advisor for their intended major, get help with an application to UNM ABQ, or meet with someone about FAFSA, financial aid or scholarships. | Current UNM ABQ transfer and transition students and anyone who supports transfer and transition students! | Current UNM ABQ transfer and transition students. | Current UNM ABQ students who previously or recently accepted an invitation to join Tau Sigma. | Students from outside of UNM ABQ interested in transferring or transitioning to UNM ABQ. | For all students, especially our current and future transfer and transition students. | For all students, especially our current and future transfer and transition students. |
Questions? Contact Us!
unmtransfer@unm.edu
505-277-7000
