2011 OFYP Annual Report - Orientation and First-Year Programs ...

Transfer Welcome DayTransfer Welcome DayAs part of an effort to improve the transitional experience of newtransfer students, OFYP hosted the second annual Transfer WelcomeDay on Saturday, Sept. 3. All new transfer students were invitedto participate in this event. The purpose of Transfer Welcome Daywas to welcome transfer students into the U of M community andprovide opportunities to connect students with each other, studentorganizations and campus resources.Highlights of the day included a variety of interest sessions focusedon involvement & engagement, T-shirt swap; student speakersfrom the Commuter Connection, and Transfer Student AdvisoryBoard; keynote address by Vice Provost and Dean of UndergraduateEducation Robert McMaster; tours of TCF Bank Stadium; andparticipation in Explore-U student organization and vendor fair.Just over 300 students attended this event and OFYP looks forwardto again expanding Welcome offerings to transfer students in 2012.In addition to the afternoon Welcome at TCF Bank Stadium, thisyear students were invited to participate in small group breakout andinterest sessions during the morning, to expand Transfer WelcomeDay to a full-day event.What students said….• “Very well organized and helpful in my transition. I was ableto get a better idea of the University culture with the manyclubs presenting themselves. It was also nice to meet newpeople and enjoy the food.”• “Up-beat, fun, welcoming, provided endless resources fortransfers.”• “It was great to meet so many new people. Everybody was sowelcoming and friendly, it made a difference.”33