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Tips for Transfer Students

First and foremost attend a Transfer Orientation session. Once you are on campus, use all the resources that are available to you. For example, the Longhorn Center for Academic Excellence’s UTransition Program, in SSB 4.400, provides academic support and peer mentoring for transfer students. Find opportunities to get to know your professors and academic advisors or visit the Learning Center, Career Exploration Center, and the Recreational Sports Center where you can be further informed and connected intellectually and socially. Last but not least, get involved and join a group related to your interests, your major, or your cultural background.
-Ge Chen

Because you are coming from another college or university, you have an edge over freshmen in terms of transitioning to UT Austin. You’ve registered for classes, paid tuition, possibly dealt with financial aid, gotten used to a college schedule, etc. Wherever you are coming from, though, UT Austin will be a different experience and you should be prepared to adjust. Don’t be shy about making use of campus resources.
-Megan Conner

First, pat yourself on the back for making it to UT Austin; you’ve worked hard and should be rewarded. Don’t second guess yourself when things get tough here- you are talented and capable. Embrace the unique character of UT Austin, even if it means you have to relearn a new system, a new school song and a new way of life. Immerse yourself in all that UT Austin has to offer, even if only for a short time.
-Cassandre Alvarado

The best way to make a successful transition is to get connected to UT Austin by getting involved. Join a student organization, form a study group, meet with your academic advisor (as many times as needed) and get to meet as many other students as possible. Learn to ask a lot of questions of everybod
-your classmates, your professors, your TAs, your academic advisor and anyone else who will listen.
-Steve Alvarez

Take full advantage of all the resources available to you at The University of Texas at Austin. Do not limit your academic interest and get involved. Build a strong support network with students with similar interests and be sure you also get to know your professors and advisors. Just understand that you do not have to do it all at once, you will be here for a while.
-Ben Burnett

Arrive on campus with a set of achievable goals and sense of how these can be accomplished. This could be anything from pursuing a certain major to entering a particular occupation to preparing for graduate or professional school.
-Marc Musick