Aggie New Student Podcast

Fall 2022: Spring 2023 Registration Remiders

In today’s episode I talk about spring 2023 registration. We chat tips and tricks with college scheduler, building a plan ahead of time, and what do to if you are not planning to attend spring semester.

 

New Student Orientation:https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan 
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
Notification of Leave: https://www.usu.edu/retention/nol/ 

Fall 2022: Continuing Student Scholarships

In today’s episode we talk about completing a FAFSA for the 2023-2024 academic year as well as other ways to pay for college moving forward. USU's Scholarship portal is now open for students to access and allows students to apply for college, departmental, and major scholarships as well as vetted third-party scholarships. We also remind students about the resources found in the Student Financial Support department here at USU. 

 

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan    
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam 
Why You Should Complete a FAFSA in Under 5 Minutes Previous Podcast Episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wpuw9-11d53da 
Student Financial Support Previous Podcast Episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-p7h5a-1284edf 

Fall 2022: Transferring to USU

In today’s episode we chat over Zoom with  Sierra Law from the Student Orientation staff as well as A-Team members Ellie and David about what it means to be a transfer student here at USU. We get to dive into what transferring to USU looks like, advice for incoming transfer students, and ways you can get involved at USU. 

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan   
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam 
Transfer Student Club Sign-up: https://www.usu.edu/involvement/clubs/transferstudentclub  
Transfer Student Instagram: @usutransferclub 

 

Guests  
Sierra Law – Transition and Connections Program Coordinator; Student Orientation and Transition Services; Utah State University
Ellie Roberts – Double major Marketing and International Business; Senior; Edmond, OK 
David Fica – Political Science, minors in Environmental Studies and History; Senior: St. George, UT/Pocatello, ID

Fall 2022: Being Exploratory

In today’s episode we chat over Zoom with Jana Haws from the Exploratory Advising office, Kevin Schwemmin from the Career Design Center, as well as A-Team member Mason Ralphs about what it means to be “exploratory” here at USU. We get to dive into what picking a major might look like for students and why it is okay if you change your mind when it comes to what it is you would like to study.  

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan   
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam  

Exploratory Advising: https://advising.usu.edu/exploratory/index  
Exploratory Advising Office Contact Information: 435-797-3373; exploratoryadvising@usu.edu; TSC 302  
Major Quest Canvas:  https://usu.instructure.com/enroll/EK84LL 
Focus Area Website:  https://advising.usu.edu/exploratory/focusareas/ 
Career Design Center: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/  
Aggie Network: https://aggienetwork.usu.edu/  

 

Guests 
Jana Haws – Exploratory Academic Advisor at Utah State University  
Kevin Schwemmin – Executive Director of the Career Design Center at Utah State University 
Mason Ralphs –  Exploratory; Sophomore; Pocatello, Idaho 

Fall 2022: Online Orientation Module 4 - Pre-Semester

In today’s episode I talk about module 4 of the online orientation and last-minute preparations for attending fall 2022 semester. We talk about what info can be found in the module and why it is important for students to complete.

 

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram@usuateam

Fall 2022: Student Financial Support at USU

In today’s episode I sit down with A-Team member Emma as well as Jennifer and Sue of the Student Financial Support here at USU to talk about the different services offered through the new department. We go into some of the specific services offered, why it is important, and what students can expect when visiting.  

  

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan    
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam  
Student Financial Support: https://www.usu.edu/financial-support/  
Emails: financialaid@usu.edu; scholarships@usu.edu; smmc@usu.edu  
Location: TSC 106 (set to return August 5, 2022 to in-person services) 

 

Guest 
Sue Rasmussen – Scholarships Councilor; USU Student Financial Support 
Jennifer McGaughey – Assistant Director of Counseling; USU Student Financial Support 
Emma Davis – Double Major in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education & Psychology; Sophomore; Sandy, UT 

Fall 2022: Becoming A Learner

In today’s episode we chat over Zoom with A-Team members, Haley and Zoe to talk about Dr. Matthew Sanders’ book Becoming a Learner and the impact it continues to have on students at Utah State. All incoming students will receive a copy of Becoming a Learner as a part of their orientation materials. 

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan 
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam 
Becoming a Learner Video: https://youtu.be/7x2IUXFGlHg  

Guests 
Haley Randall – Communication Studies major, Psychology minor; Senior; Philadelphia, PA 
Zoe Denison – Political Science; Sophomore; Austin, TX 

Fall 2022: What to Expect with In-Person Aggie Orientation

In today’s episode I sit down again with Isaiah, Reagan, Kara, and Tia to talk about in-person Aggie Orientation and what students can expect. We break down the orientation day, talk about parent orientation, and give some advice for students as they prepare to attend. 

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan    
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam  
Sign-Up for In-Person Orientation or Switch Orientation Days: https://login.usu.edu/cas/login?service=https://secure1.vzorientation.com/usu/ssosignin.aspx  

 

Guest 
Isaiah Jones – Parent and Family Program Coordinator, Student Orientation; Utah State University 
Reagan Jensen – Psychology and Communication Studies; Senior; South Weber, UT 
Kara Pastorik – Nutrition and Dietetics; Senior; Bountiful, UT 
Tia Zebe - Human Development and Communication Studies; Junior; Las Vegas, NV 

 

Fall 2022: What If I Haven’t Registered Yet for Fall 2022 Semester?

In today’s episode we chat over Zoom with A-Team members Addie and Maddy 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; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam 
 
Defer Your Admission: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/deferment/  
New USU Student Email: https://it.usu.edu/studentemail  
USU 1010 Connections: https://www.usu.edu/connections/logan/index  
Set up an Appointment with the A-Team: aggie.link/ATeamAppt 
Housing Website: https://www.usu.edu/housing/  

Guests 
Addie Kelly – Junior; Dietetics; Draper, UT 
Maddy Schultz – Sophomore; Social Work; Logan, UT 

Fall 2022: Module 3, Aggie Orientation

In today’s episode we chat over Zoom with A-Team members, Erin and Xander about Module 3 of the online orientation, in-person Aggie Orientation, and what to expect this summer as they prepare to attend Utah State.  

New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan  
Sign-up for an in-person Aggie Orientation Session (or change your date): https://secure1.vzorientation.com/usu/  
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam 

  

Guests 
Erin Nielsen – Social Work; Senior; Hyde Park, UT 
Xander Heath – Marketing with Tech Sales Minor, Senior; West Valley City, UT