1. Working With Transfer
Students
Frances Tosca
RA Fall Training 2011

2. DISCLAIMER

3. Learning Objectives
RAs should leave with a better understanding of the
transfer experience and how it may differ from the
“traditional” freshman/upperclassmen experience
RAs will leave with some useful passive and active
program ideas targeted towards transfer students
RAs will be provided with helpful tactics when
talking to a student who is considering
transferring
RAs will be introduced to useful Campus resources

4. Method

5. Overview
Interview Results and Summary of Experience
Overview of Campus Resources
Programming Brainstorm!
Working with Residents Who Are Considering
Transferring
Please provide your input!

6. Integrating Students Into the
Loyola Community
Discover Loyola did not provide a campus tour
DL does not provide many opportunities to connect
with transfer students
Spring Transfer students miss out on Welcome
Week and many other opportunities to meet their
neighbors
Overall lack of opportunities for Spring
Semester Transfers
Added stress of housing

7. Housing as a Transfer
Could be uncomfortable
living with only transfers or
only freshman-- tune into
their feelings and offer
support
Spring Transfers are rushed
into planning the next year’s
housing arrangements soon
after arriving here
Spring Transfers- No clear
understanding of building
policies

8. Understanding Campus
Resources Upon Arrival
Satisfaction with Academic
Advising, not very familiar with
other campus offices
Connect with First Year
Experience/Tau Sigma
Peer Mentor program
Organization Fair/Hillel/MSA/
HSA/Ministry

9. Passive Program Ideas
Bulletin Boards or newsletters on FYE/Transfer
Groups, Tips on Adjusting to Campus, Campus
Resources
Hanging up campus maps, neighborhood
restaurant/store lists by the elevators/doors
Loyola Door Decs
Information Manual with TMA, How-To Add
Rambler Bucks, RA/ARD/RD Info, etc.

10. Active Program Ideas
Campus Walk/Picnic in the Quad
Connecting with Companions/Peer Mentors
Spring Housing Meet & Greet
Co-programming with other RAs that have transfer
residents

11. BRAINSTORM!

12. Working With Students That
Are Considering Transferring
Having an established relationship is a must
Offer support and lend an ear, especially when they
are explaining their reasons for considering
transferring
Refrain from judging their reasons
Familiarize yourself with the transfer process,
especially the housing release form

13. Always Follow Up!