National Transfer Student Week is an opportunity to raise awareness among transfer students about their common challenges and barriers. Transfer students bring a diverse perspective, skill set, and way of thinking. National Transfer Student Week is Oct. 21 – 25, 2024. Colleges and universities celebrate it annually, the third week of October. This awareness allows us to shine a light on transfer students, their lives, and their stories. This week is a great chance to acknowledge and celebrate them.
How can students get involved with National Transfer Week?
During Transfer Week, Miami Regionals hosts on-campus activities at the Hamilton and Middletown campuses. The events can help build a strong community among you and your peers. All students can participate in Transfer Week events. This is a great opportunity to invite new and transfer students to activities, clubs, and sports. You can also visit The HUB to find a group that interests you. Do you want to share what your transfer or online experience has been like? Use the power of your story to help encourage other students. Submit a short video testimonial (five minutes or less), or share a few sentences about your experience and submit it to miamionline@MiamiOH.edu with the subject line, “My transfer or online story”. If you’re an online student or can’t make it to campus, another way to celebrate Transfer Student Week is to share your transfer experience with us and fellow students.
Astrid’s story
We recently spoke with Astrid J, a Miami Regionals undergraduate transfer student taking online English Studies courses. She shared some of her transfer and online experiences with us.
Why or what made you want to transfer to Miami Regionals?
When I found out about Miami’s online English Studies program, which allowed me to not sacrifice my new job and care for my sick mother, I was sold. My interactions with the wonderful people who help onboard and orient transfer students further cemented my decision as the right one.
Astrid J
How has your experience been so far as a transfer student?
It’s been great! I’m actually in my last year here (I’ve taken 10+ courses through Miami Online [formerly Miami University Regionals E-Campus] at this point), and I wouldn’t change a thing. The teachers are caring and helpful.
What do you recommend for other transfer students?
“I recommend asking questions — with asynchronous online classes, you won’t see your teachers very often, so being comfortable reaching out to them as soon as you’re confused or concerned is a good practice.”
In what ways has your experience as an online student prepared you after college, and what do you plan to do?
My post-college plan likely involves teaching or education in some form, so experiencing so many different styles of online teaching and learning has prepared me to follow in the footsteps of my instructors.
What advice would you give to incoming students who are contemplating pursuing online education?
- Reach out to your instructors, advisors, and counselors early and often.
- Plan stuff out; look ahead at your modules.
- Write your deadlines in a planner.
- Treat online school just as you would in-person school.
- Make time for your assignments.
The staff and faculty are on top of it and respond quickly! They understand and recognize that as convenient as online classes are, they also come with unique challenges and should be treated as “real school” (because they are).
Astrid J
Thank you, Astrid, for your great insights on your transfer experience and being an online student at Miami University Regionals!
Why transfer to Miami University Regionals?
Miami University offers one of the lowest tuition rates among four-year public institutions in Ohio. Miami Regionals offers a variety of academic programs designed to meet the needs of both traditional and non-traditional students, allowing you to advance your education while balancing other life commitments. Miami University Regionals values articulation agreements and strong partnerships with colleges and universities in the region. This means there is a good chance that your credits from your previous institution will transfer toward completing your degree at Miami. You can pursue your academic interests while minimizing your debt. This makes Miami Regionals an attractive higher-education choice.
Learn more about transferring to Miami University Regionals or Miami Online.
Happy Transfer Student Week!
National Transfer Student Week is a valuable opportunity to recognize transfer students’ contributions and unique experiences. At Miami Regionals, this week highlights these students’ diverse perspectives and strengths. Through events, activities, and personal stories like Astrid’s, transfer students can feel supported and encouraged as they navigate their academic journey. Whether you’re participating in on-campus celebrations or sharing your transfer story, National Transfer Week at Miami Regionals is a great time to connect, reflect, and build a future.
Miami Online thanks and acknowledges Grace Osterberger for compiling and writing the content of this blog. Grace is a second-year student studying Commerce.
