Transfer OrientationThursday, January 23, 2020

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ParentSchedule

8:00 - 8:25 a.m.Check-In Campbell Student Union, LobbyLight Refreshments Campbell Student Union, Social HallGrab a quick morning snack and relax before your day gets started.8:30 - 9:00 a.m.Welcome to Buffalo State!Campbell Student Union, Social HallWelcome to the Buff State Family! Join us as we officially welcome you toBuffalo State, hear from campus administrators, and learn what it means tobe a Bengal.9:00 - 9:25 a.m.Bengals At WorkCampbell Student Union, Social HallHear successful Buffalo State Alumni talk about their career path and howtheir Buffalo State experience helped them get to where they are today. TheCareer Development Center will introduce you to the many servicesavailable through their office that will help you get started on your owncareer path to becoming another successful Bengal @ Work!

9:30 - 9:55 a.m.Life at Buff StateCampbell Student Union, Social HallJoin representatives from the Student Leadership and Engagement office tolearn about about ways to connect to campus clubs, organizations,activities, and events outside the classroom. Connecting to the campuscommunity is important to a student's academic success and collegeenjoyment. We want to make sure you take advantage of the manyacademic, social, and cultural opportunities available at Buffalo State.

10:00 - 10:25 a.m.SafetyCampbell Student Union, Social HallBuffalo State's University Police department will discuss ways on how to staysafe on campus; how to be proactive in protecting yourself and yourproperty, how to use the Safe Escort program, and how to remain informed.

10:30 - 10:55 a.m.Compact for a Civil and Caring Academic CommunityCampbell Student Union, Social HallNew students at Buffalo State are joining a community with traditions,customs, and values that have evolved since it's inception in 1871. Studentswill learn about Buffalo State's Compact for a Civil and Caring AcademicCommunity -the promise the school makes to support student success andthe expectations we have for students' conduct and commitment to theiracademic purpose.

11:00 - 11:25 a.m.Financing Your EducationCampbell Student Union, Social HallRepresentatives from the Financial Aid office and Student Accounts officewill share important information on student financial aid and billing.

11:30 - 12:30 p.m.LunchCampbell Student Union, Bengal KitchenTake this opportunity to relax, grab a bite to eat, and meet other newBengal Families!

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12:00 - 3:00 p.m.Academic AdvisingVarious Locations - See your Blue SheetDepartment representatives are available to meet with you to review yourschedule and assist with any academic advising question you may have.Academic TroubleshootingStudy Quad, Butler LibraryAssociate Deans will be available if you need additional help with your classschedule.

Approximately one-third of college student's transfer to anotherschool at some point during their academic careers!

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12:00 - 5:00 p.m.Check-outCampbell Student Union, Lobby

Here are five tips to make your student's transition to Buffalo Statemore seamless:

Become Familiar with Buffalo StateGet to know the campus, take a tour, and meet a friend. The morefamiliar you become with Buffalo State and the community, thesmoother your transition will be.Utilize Your Academic AdvisorMeet with your academic advisor as soon as you can as they will assistyou in planning your best course of study. You will want to bring youracademic records and syllabi from your last college so your advisor canget a good idea of what you have already covered.

Get to Know Your ProfessorsAttend office hours and ask questions in class about course material. Keep in mind that you can also speak to your professor about youracademic and career goals. The professors that you form relationshipswith can become references for jobs, graduate/professional school, andscholarship applications.Get InvolvedWith over 80 student groups, there's bound to be one for you! FollowLifeAtBuffState on the channels below for the latest information!

Keep Your Eye on the PrizeDon't get so caught up in the social whirlwind that you're distracted fromyour studies. If you encounter problems adjusting - get help! Use theavailable resources you learned about during Orientation.

12:00 - 5:00 p.m.Worth a VisitVarious Locations Across Campus□ Financial Aid Moot Hall 230□ Parking Services Moot Hall 230 □ Registrar Moot Hall 230□ Student Accounts Moot Hall 230□ IT Help Desk Bulger 200□ Student ID Card/NFTA Metro Card Butler Library□ Student Accessibility Services Twin Rise 120□ Weigel Wellness Center Weigel Health Center□ Residence Life Porter Hall□ Dean of Students Campbell Student Union, 311□ Student Conduct Porter Hall, 14