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Listen to our newest podcast episode to learn more about the student orientation experience at USU and how you can support your student through this process. ----more---- Show Notes:  More information about in-person Module 3: aggie.link/ao   Register/update reservation for Module 3: aggie.link/vzo  Student Onboarding Specalists: aggie.link/onboarding-team   USU 1010: Connections course: usu.edu/connections     Contact Us!  USU Orientation: 435-797-0283 | [email protected] | usu.edu/orientation   USU Parent & Family Programs: 435-797-7557 | [email protected] | usu.edu/parents  

Today, Alex Calder talks to us about managing the potential new dynamics between you and your students this holiday season.  ----more---- Contact Counseling & Prevention Services (CAPS): 435-797-1012 [email protected]  usu.edu/aggiewellness/caps/   

Today, Quinn Balser (they/them) talks to us about moving on-campus, what to bring, what not to bring, and how Residence Life helps your students acclimate to on-campus life.  ----more---- Show Notes: Off-Campus Resources: USU Off-Campus Housing Office: Provides information and support for students seeking housing off-campus. Community Boards: Check online and on-campus community boards for sublease and roommate opportunities. Rental Websites: Websites like Zillow, Apartment Finder, Facebook, and Craigslist can be useful for finding available rentals. Housing Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/USUHousing/_saved/  Contact Housing: 435-797-3113 [email protected] usu.edu/housing 

On this week's episode, I chat with Jillian Morley and Joseph Banks, both Assistant Directors in the Career Design Center on USU's campus. We discuss resources available to students looking for jobs on and off campus, career and major exploration, and courses built specifically for students figuring out what they want to do.   Resources mentioned: Focus 2 Assessment  Aggie Handshake USU 1400: Exploring Majors & Careers USU 2400: Finding and Preparing for Internships and Experiential Learning USU 3400: Launch Your Career   Contact the Career Design Center here: 435-797-7777 Instagram: @usucareerdesigncenter [email protected]  usu.edu/career-design-center/  

On today's episode I chat with Monique Frazier, a licensed clinical psychologist at USU's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). We discuss the mental health and counseling services offered at the university and how your student can make the spring semester blues a little brighter.  Resources mentioned: CAPS Website Current CAPS Workshops & Recordings @usureachpeer on Instagram The Depression Cure by Dr. Stephen Ilardi

On today's episode I chat with Baily Kruzan, Coordinator of Marketing for USU Campus Recreation. We discuss all of the many resources, employment, and activities that Campus Recreation offers to your students.    Resources discussed: Campus Recreation Website: https://www.usu.edu/campusrec/ Upcoming events: https://www.usu.edu/campusrec/special-events/ Campus Rec Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usucampusrec/  Contact the Campus Rec team: https://www.usu.edu/campusrec/about/our-team     

Show Notes: In today’s episode we talk about our upcoming Parent & Family Weekend event! This is such a great way for parents and families to experience what life is like as an Aggie! During this event, you will get to know your student’s college, attend a football game, participate in activities, and more. We put a lot of work into ensuring this event is fun, informative, and experiential for Aggies and their family. We have more information in the links provided below.   Parent & Family Weekend Website: https://www.usu.edu/parents/weekend/ Purchase a Ticket Here: https://offer.fevo.com/football-vs-james-madison-8wpqcsy-3897876?fevoUri=football-vs-james-madison-8wpqcsy-3897876%2F   Sierra Law’s Contact Information: (435) 797-7557 [email protected]   Other Links: New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan   Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; [email protected]; Instagram @usuateam  USU First Semester Registration Guide: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/guides/ Registration Vocabulary: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/lingo

In today's episode, I sit down with the Assistant Director of Student Orientation and Transition Services, Julie Sorensen. We discuss Utah State's first-year experience course: USU 1010: Connections. Julie shares the benefits of this class, the importance of Peer Mentors and how your students can apply to be one.    New Student What's Next Page: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/whatsnext/ Apply To Be a Connections Peer Mentor!: https://www.usu.edu/connections/peer-mentor  USU 1010: Connections: https://www.usu.edu/connections/  USU Parent & Family Programs: https://www.usu.edu/parents/ Schedule an appointment with Sierra: https://ususierralaw.youcanbook.me/; [email protected]; 435-797-7557   Guest Julie Sorensen - Student Orientation and Transition Services 

In today's episode, I sit down with the Associate Director of Student Orientation and Transition Services, Kylee Hopkin. We discuss everything families needs to know to help their students through the orientation process, including helpful tips and resources.    New Student What's Next Page: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/whatsnext/ Creating a Delegate: https://myid.usu.edu/ Online Orientation Modules: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/ Submitting a Deferment: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/deferment/ USU Parent & Family Programs: https://www.usu.edu/parents/ Schedule an appointment with Sierra: https://ususierralaw.youcanbook.me/; [email protected]; 435-797-7557   Guest Kylee Hopkin - Student Orientation and Transition Services 

In today’s episode, I sit down with the USU Director of Student Retention & Completion, Heidi Kesler, and USU Academic Success Coach, Carolina Bell, to discuss why your student should utilize USU Academic Success Coaching. We go into some of the services offered, why it is essential, and what students can expect when visiting.     USU Parent & Family Programs: usu.edu/parents/index  USU Parent & Family Contact Information: 435-797-7557; [email protected]; Instagram @usuateam   USU Student Retention & Completion: usu.edu/retention/index/ USU Academic Success Coaching: usu.edu/retention/academic-success-coaches  Guest  Heidi Kesler – USU Student Retention & Completion Carolina Bell – USU Academic Success Coach

In today’s episode, I talk about spring 2023 registration. We chat tips and tricks with college scheduler, building a plan ahead of time, and what to do if you are not planning to attend the spring semester.   New Student Orientation: usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan  Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; [email protected]; Instagram @usuateam Notification of Leave: usu.edu/retention/nol/ 

In today’s episode, we chat over Zoom with Jana Haws from the Exploratory Advising office, Kevin Schwemmin from the Career Design Center, as well as A-Team member Mason Ralphs about what it means to be “exploratory” here at USU. We get to dive into what picking a major might look like for students and why it is okay if you change your mind when it comes to what it is you would like to study.   New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan    Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; [email protected]; Instagram @usuateam   Exploratory Advising: https://advising.usu.edu/exploratory/index   Exploratory Advising Office Contact Information: 435-797-3373; [email protected]; TSC 302   Major Quest Canvas:  https://usu.instructure.com/enroll/EK84LL  Focus Area Website:  https://advising.usu.edu/exploratory/focusareas/  Career Design Center: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/   Aggie Network: https://aggienetwork.usu.edu/     Guests  Jana Haws – Exploratory Academic Advisor at Utah State University   Kevin Schwemmin – Executive Director of the Career Design Center at Utah State University  Mason Ralphs –  Exploratory; Sophomore; Pocatello, Idaho 

In today’s episode, I sit down with A-Team member Emma as well as Jennifer and Sue of the Student Financial Support here at USU to talk about the different services offered through the new department. We go into some of the specific services offered, why it is important, and what students can expect when visiting.      New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan     Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; [email protected]; Instagram @usuateam   Student Financial Support: https://www.usu.edu/financial-support/   Emails: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]   Location: TSC 106 (set to return August 5, 2022 to in-person services)    Guest  Sue Rasmussen – Scholarships Councilor; USU Student Financial Support  Jennifer McGaughey – Assistant Director of Counseling; USU Student Financial Support  Emma Davis – Double Major in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education & Psychology; Sophomore; Sandy, UT 

In today’s episode, I sit down again with Isaiah, Reagan, Kara, and Tia to talk about in-person Aggie Orientation and what students can expect. We break down the orientation day, talk about parent orientation, and give some advice for students as they prepare to attend.  New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan     Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; [email protected]; Instagram @usuateam   Sign-Up for In-Person Orientation or Switch Orientation Days: https://login.usu.edu/cas/login?service=https://secure1.vzorientation.com/usu/ssosignin.aspx     Guest  Isaiah Jones – Parent and Family Program Coordinator, Student Orientation; Utah State University  Reagan Jensen – Psychology and Communication Studies; Senior; South Weber, UT  Kara Pastorik – Nutrition and Dietetics; Senior; Bountiful, UT  Tia Zebe - Human Development and Communication Studies; Junior; Las Vegas, NV   

In today’s episode, we chat over Zoom with A-Team members, Erin and Xander about Module 3 of the online orientation, in-person Aggie Orientation, and what to expect this summer as they prepare to attend Utah State.   New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan   Sign-up for an in-person Aggie Orientation Session (or change your date): https://secure1.vzorientation.com/usu/   Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; [email protected]; Instagram @usuateam     Guests  Erin Nielsen – Social Work; Senior; Hyde Park, UT  Xander Heath – Marketing with Tech Sales Minor, Senior; West Valley City, UT