Aggie New Student Podcast

In today’s episode we chat over Zoom with Jacob Van den Akker and Lisa Simmons from the Student Orientation office, as well as A-Team member Reagan Jensen about fall registration and what students should do if they have not yet registered for classes. 

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan  

Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; [email protected]; Instagram @usuateam 

Defer Your Admission: https://www.usu.edu/sots/loa/ (*note the difference between deferment and leave) 

New USU Student Email: https://it.usu.edu/studentemail  

USU 1010 Connections: https://www.usu.edu/connections/logan/index  

Guests 

Lisa Simmons – Director of Student Orientation and Transition Services at Utah State University 

In today’s episode we chat over Zoom with A-Team members, Ryker, Clara, and Abe about Module 3 of the online orientation and other supplemental ways for incoming students to engage with the A-Team this summer as they prepare to attend Utah State.  

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan  

Guests 

In today’s episode we chat over Zoom with A-Team members, Bryson and Nicole about the different course delivery methods offered at USU. We explore a little bit what it is like to be a student in each of the different options, and learn tips and tricks, and talk a little bit about what a typical day might look like for an incoming student. 

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan

Orientation Office Contact Information: (435-797-0283; [email protected])

Registration Hotline Information: M-F 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. with extended hours May 24-25 (8:00 - 11:00 p.m.). Email [email protected] or click the "Ask Us" button on the right-hand side of www.usu.edu/orientation to live chat with us.

Guests

Bryson King – Graphic Design major; Sophomore; St. George, UT 

In today’s episode we chat over Zoom with A-Team member, Chelsea Gunther about online orientation Module 2: Registration. We explore a little bit what the registration process is like and what resources are available to help incoming students as they register for the first time.

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan

Orientation Office Contact Information: (435-797-0283; [email protected])

Guests

Chelsea Gunther – Integrated Studies major, minor: Computer Science; Senior; North Logan, UT 

In today’s episode we chat over Zoom with USU Senior Program Coordinator | New Student Orientation, Kylee Hopkin,  A-Team members Sam Shaw and Alicia Mills, and University Ambassador, Brynne Peak about what to do if you are not sure if you coming to Utah State? We explore a little bit what it is like to be part of the university community, what it means to be exploratory, and why these students love USU.

Deferment Information: https://www.usu.edu/sots/loa/deferment

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan

What’s Next Wednesday – “Explore Your Major” (April 28, 2021; 5:30-6:15pm): https://www.usu.edu/admissions/virtual-events/#logan

Orientation Office Contact Information: (435-797-0283; [email protected])

Guests

Alicia Mills – Kinesiology; Sophomore Lehi, UT

Brynne Peak – Public Relations/journalism, minor: hospitality and tourism; Junior; Mission Viejo, CA

Sam Shaw – Mechanical Engineering; Freshman; Orem, UT

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with USU Senior Program Coordinator | New Student Orientation, Kylee Hopkin, and A-Team members Jason Haywood and Reagan Jensen about what to expect from USU New Student Orientation w/ Kylee Hopkin and the A-Team.

usu.edu/parents/orientation

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with USU Associate Director of CAPS, Dr. Eri Bentley, and  USU Student Affairs Case Manager, Morgan Walton, on recognizing and reaching out to someone at risk of suicide.

Learn more:

Aggie Wellness: aggiewellness.usu.edu/library/suicide

USU Student Affairs: usu.edu/student-affairs/

USU Campus Police: usu.edu/dps/police/

Logan City Police: loganutah.org/government/departments/police/index.php

Suicide Prevention Hotline: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Utah Safe App: safeut.med.utah.edu/

Sources:

1. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/suicide/fastfact.html

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with USU Study Abroad Peer Advisor, Lauren Ambuehl; USU Academic Advisor, Dallin Perkes; USU graduate, Katt Webb; and USU Senior Study Abroad Advisor, Katie Davidson about why parents should encourage your student to study abroad. 

Learn more: https://globalengagement.usu.edu/studyabroad/

In today's guest episode, we chat over Zoom with Callie Croft, Operations Coordinator for the USU Financial Aid Office, Heather Bryson, USU Director of Financial Aid, and Craig Whyte, USU Director of Scholarships, about Why Complete the FAFSA and Apply for Financial Aid.

As your student returns home for the holidays, please encourage them to finish the semester strong. Visit the USU Ready webpage for more information about spring class registration, academic advising, virtual tutoring, scholarships, and more.

In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with Darrell Harris, USU’s Director of the Student Money Management Center.