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Welcome to the Aggie New Student podcast, a series by the orientation staff at Utah State University. Transitioning to college is exciting, but there's a lot to do and understand. We're here to talk you through it.
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
In today’s episode I sit down with our Career Design Center here at USU and talk about the different services offered to students at Utah State. We also talk about the benefits to working on-campus, how students can find on-campus employment, and our upcoming virtual job fair specifically for incoming aggies.
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
Career Design Center: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/
Career Design Center Contact Information:
Career Design Center Instagram: @usucareerdesigncenter
Aggie Handshake: https://usu.joinhandshake.com/login
Sign-up to Attend the Incoming Student Virtual Job Fair: https://usu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/31660/student_preview?token=FglPY_IC_2gWHkrPrTVv1gS61PdHPAi8vJRaosZ1ofODYjs1LSOI0A
Guest
Brianne Midgley – Employment Specialist, Career Design Center, Utah State University
Kevin Schwemmin – Executive Director, Career Design Center, Utah State University
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
In today’s episode I sit down with Philosophy professor and Associate Vice Provost, Harrison Kleiner, to talk about two different academic opportunities for incoming students to take. We discuss the USU 1010 Connections course and the Habits of Mind courses that are designed to help students be successful in their academic pursuits.
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
USU 1010 Connections: https://www.usu.edu/connections/logan/index
Register for USU 1010 Connections: https://www.usu.edu/connections/logan/register
USU Habits of Mind Courses: https://www.usu.edu/academic-support/courses
Guest
Dr. Harrison Kleiner – Philosophy Professor and Associate Vice Provost, Utah State University
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
In today’s episode we talk about the different course delivery methods offered at USU. We go into what options students have for different delivery methods and how to reach out and ask questions during the registration hotline.
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
First Semester Registration Guides: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/guides/index
Click the “Ask Us” button on the right-hand side of the page to chat with someone live
Extended hours April 13-14 from 8:00-11:00pm
Course Deliver Options at USU: https://www.usu.edu/ais/scheduling/deliverymethods; https://www.usu.edu/registrar/registration/selecting-courses
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
In today’s episode I sit down on Zoom with Lisa Simmons, the Senior Director of Student Orientation and Transition Services here at USU to talk about what students should do if they are not sure yet that they will be attending Utah State. We often get asked that question here in orientation and Lisa and I go into steps students can and should take even if they are not quite sure they want to come to USU.
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
Guest
Lisa Simmons – Senior Director, Student Orientation and Transition Services, Utah State University
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
In today’s episode I sit down on Zoom with Kara Pastorik, Student Coordinator, and Stacie Denetsosie, Transition and International Orientation Program Coordinator, both from the Student Orientation and Transition Services here at USU to talk about Module 2 of the online orientation. We dive into what that registration process is like for the first time, what is covered in module 2 (all about registration), and what support our office offers for incoming students through the registration process.
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
USU First Semester Registration Guide: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/guides/
Registration Vocabulary: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/lingo
Guest
Stacie Denetsosie – Transition and International Orientation Program Coordinator, Student Orientation and Transition Services, Utah State University
Kara Pastorik – Double major Dietetics and Kinesiology, minor in Chemistry and Hunger Studies; Senior: Bountiful, UT
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
In today’s bonus episode we sit down with Craig Whyte, Executive Director of Student Financial Support here at USU to talk about the extreme importance for incoming students to complete a FAFSA.
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
Complete the FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Guest
Craig Whyte – Executive Director, Student Financial Support, Utah State University
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
In today’s episode we sit down with Isaiah Jones, Transition and Parent Program Coordinator here at USU to talk about the deferment process for those students who are not going to be attending summer or fall 2022, but have been admitted for those terms. We go through information about how long students can defer, what it means to do so, and how to contact Isaiah for those who have questions during the process.
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
Deferment Website: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/deferment/
Apply Now Portal: https://www.usu.edu/apply/
Admissions Office Contact Information: 435-797-3708; admit@usu.edu
Accepting Scholarships: https://www.usu.edu/scholarships/accept
Isaiah Jones, Transition and Parent Program Coordinator Contact Information: https://www.usu.edu/parents/contact
Guest
Isaiah Jones - Transition and Parent Program Coordinator, Utah State University
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
In today’s episode I sit down on Zoom with CJ and Reagan to talk all about what the A-Team is and how admitted students can interact with this group of undergraduate student orientation leaders. We chat about engaging on social media, opportunities to reach out for help, and interacting with the A-Team at in-person Aggie Orientation.
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
Admitted Students Day (aka A-Day): https://www.usu.edu/admissions/events/
Guests
CJ Peragallo – Human Experience Design and Interaction; Sophomore; Draper, UT
Reagan Jensen – Psychology; Junior; South Weber, UT
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Today’s episode we kick things off for our next set of "Incoming Aggies"! This is the first podcast episode for students starting summer or fall 2022 semesters. We talk a little bit about what orientation at Utah State looks like, module 1 of the online orientation, and how students can connect with our office, even if they are not sure if they are coming to USU.
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Today’s episode is the final episode for the semester and our fall 2021 incoming students. We talk about wrapping up your first semester, making plans for the future, and reminders of the support you still have as a student at USU.
Social Media Directory: https://www.usu.edu/socialmedia/directory.cfm
Academic Support: https://www.usu.edu/academic-support/
Academic Advisors: https://advising.usu.edu/
Financial Support: https://www.usu.edu/financial-support/
Career Design Center: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/
Student Money Management Center: https://www.usu.edu/smmc/
Notification of Leave: https://www.usu.edu/sots/loa/leaving
Notification of Leave Podcast Episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-vpfie-111ee4e