Aggie New Student Podcast

Fall 2021: What If I Haven‘t Registered for Fall Yet?

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; orientation@usu.edu; 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 
Jacob Van den Akker – Assistant Director of Student Orientation and Transition Services at Utah State University 
Reagan Jensen – Psychology major, Human and Family Development minor; Junior; South Weber, UT 

Fall 2021: Online Orientation Module 3 - Aggie Orientation + Supplemental Summer Opportunities

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  
Sign-up for an in-person Aggie Info Session (or change your date): https://secure1.vzorientation.com/usu/  
Sign-up for a virtual Aggie Chat with the A-Team: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55eibdHfMjy0QZM  
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam 

  

Guests 
Ryker Howard – Dual major in Marketing & Business Management with HR emphasis; Junior; Hooper, UT 
Clara Alder – Dual major in Psychology & Sociology; Junior; Millcreek, UT 
Abe Rodriguez – Dual major in Journalism & Marketing; Junior; Hyrum, UT 

Fall 2021: Course Delivery Methods

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; orientation@usu.edu)

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 orientation@usu.edu 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 
Nicole Cunningham – Global Communication major; Senior; Salt Lake City, UT 

Fall 2021: Online Orientation Module 2 - Registration

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; orientation@usu.edu)

 

Guests

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

Fall 2021: What If I Don‘t Know If I Am Coming To USU?

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; orientation@usu.edu)

 

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

Fall 2021: What to Expect From USU New Student Orientation w/ Kylee Hopkin and the A-Team

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/orientation/locations/logan

usu.edu/parents/orientation

usu.edu/orientation/ateam/

Fall 2020 Guest Episode: How to Recognize and Reach Out to Someone at Risk of Suicide

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
2. https://afsp.org/story/national-survey-shows-majority-of-americans-would-take-action-to-prevent-suicide
3. https://www.datocms-assets.com/12810/1603916624-suicideandmentalhealthpublicperceptionsurveyfinalreportaugust2020.pdf
4. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6945a3.htm
5. https://suicidology.org/
6. https://www.sprc.org/scope/attempts
7. http://cssrs.columbia.edu/wp-content/uploads/Community-Card-2women-2018c.pdf

Fall 2020: Why USU Students Should Study Abroad

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/

 

Fall 2020 Guest Episode: Why Complete the FAFSA and Apply for Financial Aid

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.

Please visit the usu.edu/financialaid webpage for more information on FAFSA applications. 

Fall 2020: Weighing Your Options & Opportunity Costs for Spring 2021 Semester

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

As you return home for the holidays, we encourage you to finish the semester strong. Visit the USU Ready webpage for more information about spring class registration, academic advising, virtual tutoring, scholarships, and more.

Spring 2021 registration is now open; and USU has rolled out a new software, College Scheduler, to help you efficiently plan your best schedule.

We are excited to welcome our Aggies back to campus in a few short weeks. Here are a few resources to help you succeed and thrive at USU next semester.

bls.gov | For US Bureau of Labor Statistics 

Please remind your parents and families to check out our Aggie Parent & Family Podcast.