Being the new kid is the worst, isn’t it? Meeting new people, finding your way around, making it to class on time, etc. I understand. As someone who has moved in high school and in college, I understand the toll moving takes on your social life and the difficulties of meeting new people, especially now when even leaving the house is seen as a federal crime. But the ultimate moving stress revolves around ensuring you don’t have to repeat any classes that you have already completed. I’m here to reassure you that ASU’s transfer services are absolutely to the rescue!
I’ve treated the front desk ladies like they were my ex–calling over and over and over. I’ve definitely become a “regular” on their phone bill history by now. They were even addressing me by name by the end of the day. But even though I was annoying them, they answered every question I had asked, no matter how simple or complex, without complaint. This office is extremely handy during registration when it comes to making sure you are signing up for the right classes, not overloading your schedule, and planning your day down to how long it should take you to get from class to class. (Well, how long it will take you to access your next Zoom lecture.) They also help with navigating the best financial decisions to make as well!
Your transfer representative aids in suggesting classes for you (and gives you pointers on which professors are able to do their jobs effectively or not), tells you which ones are necessary for earning your degree faster, and they typically have either attended your transfer school or are from the area. They help with making your transition smooth by making you feel less alone if you are from another state (or even country). Each transfer student is appointed a representative, so please don’t panic about not receiving a person to help you.
The office is connected to the Admissions Office, but if you google “ASU Transfer Student,” you will absolutely stumble upon the website. They do prioritize veterans but are willing to help everyone whether you attend or not. You are able to contact them via phone at (855) 278-5080 or by visiting their website and filling out basic information about yourself. They will personally appoint you a representative based on your background.
The transfer department holds their recurring meetings every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Each day focuses on something different that is important for students considering transferring to know. Monday and Wednesday focus on academic college sessions, where they go over programs and degrees related to your interests and provide ways to get in contact with your academic college. Each Friday focuses on how to apply to ASU, their admissions processes, and connecting you with your transfer specialist. The first Friday of each month focuses on MyPath2ASU, where you can receive guidance on which classes to take before attending ASU, and inform you on the tools and resources that are available to students to make a smoother transition. The presentation times are mountain standard, so make sure you register and plan accordingly if you are not in the area!