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So you’re thinking about transferring to a university such as Auburn University but still not sure of when?   You begin to wonder: “Should I do it now, later, in the future – am I ready?  What about my job?  Will they allow me to attend school while working full time?  My family?  How much can I devote to school and my family? Being active duty in the military – will my JST’s transfer?  Can I use my ASVAB for my test scores?”

There is so much to think about.  A recommended first step is to contact a Transfer Advisor and request a meeting to speak with them.  When you do call Admissions, be sure to ask your advisor what would they like for you to bring to the meeting and be sure to write that down!  And also ask for their name so when you go you have their name!  Being prepared is a major step when meeting with an advisor. That is your first step to entering your new institution to continue your education.   Before you meet with your advisor write down the questions that you would like to have answered.  Of course, you may not know what to ask at that time.  Talk with other students that have transferred – they are an excellent source.

So now it’s time to meet with your admission advisor – a good question to ask is if the school(s) that you have/had attended are accredited?  Some schools that students had previously attended, are not accredited (the credits will not transfer).  When meeting with your advisor, bring your list of questions and suggestions from your friends who transferred in. You will need to know what your curriculum will consist of.  With that you will also need to know what classes will transfer, what will come in as electives and unfortunately what will just come as hours.  The admissions advisor can help you with the majority of the questions but in regards to what will “actually” transfer in and how long it will take you to graduate that is up to your academic advisor.  We can discuss that in another time. 

Now comes the money!  There are many of us who do not have easy access for financial needs so now you must learn about going to the  Financial Aid Office.  Ask your advisor to tell you the location of this office.   From grants, loans, work study, and of course what we all wish for — SCHOLARSHIPS! The Financial Aid Office can inform you of the details of tuition and how you can use their services to pay for some or all of your tuition.  For those that are veterans or currently on active duty, you have the Veterans Resource Center to assist you.  Your admissions advisor can inform you about scholarships and you may also want to visit the Office of Scholarships for further information.

Just remember one thing and that is this; transferring from a community college or another university does not need to be overly complex.  The key is communication – that is, communication with your admissions advisor.

ZeeMee is the App for your phone, you didn’t know you needed until now. This is a great way to connect with other prospective and incoming students, through a group chat, pictures and videos; think GroupMe meets Instagram. The unique thing about ZeeMee is these group chats, pictures and videos are all from prospective students and ZeeMee Influencers (current students). This really allows for an authentic glimpse at Auburn.

We have so many ways for you to connect with students like your self, all through the admissions cycle. There are group chats for applying, admitted, Camp War Eagle and so much more. A few counselors are available to answer questions you may have through direct messages, but the group mainly consist of prospective and incoming students and Influencers. You can hear more about ZeeMee from a current Auburn student and Influencer, Asia Howard, so make sure you check that out.

We launched ZeeMee in January of this year and already have over 5,000 members in just the 2024 class alone. These members are chatting, sending gifs, finding roommates, creating friendships and study groups, and sharing their excitement about coming to Auburn in the Fall. If you haven’t joined already do it now, you won’t regret it.

https://zeemee.app.link/auburn

Hey Y’all My name is Asia Howard and I am one of Auburn University’s first ZeeMee influencers. This year, I have had the opportunity to share my perspective of Auburn with the prospective and incoming class of 2024 and beyond. Before I tell you about my favorite parts of being an influencer, I am going to share a little about me. I am a junior from Dacula, GA majoring in Apparel Design. I love to watch sports, be involved, and run my Etsy shop.

As a ZeeMee influencer, I have had the opportunity to share some really cool moments that I have experienced in my second year at Auburn. I have had the opportunity to document some really cool basketball wins, such as LSU and Kentucky, share about my daily life at Auburn, show off some of my favorite spots on campus, and interact with the incoming Auburn family. It allows someone to see the what life is like as an Auburn student and feel like they already have a friend on campus. It has been really cool to interact with the ZeeMee community and I hope to see some of you soon.

If you haven’t already joined Auburn’s ZeeMee Community, join today https://zeemee.app.link/auburn.

Hey incoming freshmen!

Here is it! The sneak peek at the special gift that is sure to get you War Eagle Ready! It will be arriving soon to a mail box near you. What could it be?

War Eagle!

College isn’t just uncharted territory for the students. Parents, too, are entering a new frontier in their roles as guides and advisors, and often they wish they had a map.

Karen Askins, Birmingham resident and mother of recent graduate, Devon Askins Hughes, has offered some valuable insight for your student as they begin their college career. Karen served on the board of the Auburn University Parents’ Association during her daughter’s time as a student at Auburn, and her advice is something that will not only propel your student forward in their chosen career paths, but set them up for success in the future.

• Encourage your students to get to know their professors – all of them – each semester. Have them take the time to go by and visit during office hours. Your student might never know which professor will end up being a true mentor and the very one they might look to for a reference or letter or recommendation in future years.

• Have your student stay connected with their advisors. Should they be affiliated with more than one college, utilize both advisors. Advisors will be extremely helpful as they approach completing their academic career at Auburn and move on to gainful employment. Advisors will be key at helping them take that next step as they prepare for the future – from career planning and assistance with graduate applications to resume building.

• Have your student consider volunteering and earning service hours in an area that will align with their intended major. In this way, your student will benefit Auburn and the community while gaining valuable insight and knowledge into an intended future career. That’s a win-win.

• Encourage your student to become meaningfully involved in Auburn. Seek out organizations that they can benefit and will benefit them. Encourage them to pursue a leadership role as they grow in that organization. Also encourage them to stay involved for the long haul, demonstrating dependability, responsibility and consistency. All of these attributes will grow them personally as well as serve as a plus on their resume. This real life experience will transfer to the job market.

• One of Devon’s Deans encouraged her to seek a minor. At first she was resistant to the idea but she decided to take her advice. Pursuing her minor has been enriching to her academic experience and gave her the priceless opportunity to study abroad.

• Have your student invest time in public speaking courses. These are proving very beneficial to my daughter not only in a multitude of classes as she gives presentations but also as she entered mock interviews, interviews for letters of recommendation or reference and now medical school interviews.

• Don’t procrastinate. My daughter has found each year at Auburn to prove more academically challenging as she further delves into her major. Not only does the class load become heavier, the process of preparing applications and resumes becomes very important. Staying on top of all the responsibilities while they are small details rather than giant projects will be key…and less stressful.

• Internships fill up quickly. Your student needs to start searching intern possibilities during the fall or winter for summer positions. It’s never too soon to start interning and learning on the job.

• Letters of reference. My daughter has learned that professors prefer about a five-month lead-time for letters of reference. Hopefully your student will have established mentor relationships with certain professors. Your student will want to ask for letters of reference early on to allow the professor plenty of time to draft a wonderful reference on their behalf.

“I must add that I have learned these thoughts from my daughter. Early on in her college career I encouraged her to reach for the stars, and she took advantage of the opportunities Auburn University had to offer. Auburn has prepared her beyond measure. I could not be more thankful for this Loveliest Village. Auburn lives out the Creed. War Eagle to that!” –Karen Askins

After Devon’s graduation from Auburn University in the spring of 2018 with a degree in Biomedical Sciences (Pre-Med), Devon began Medical School at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama.  It’s our hope that these lessons learned and shared by Devon’s mother will help you to continue being an encouraging parent, and now part of the Auburn Family!

We look forward to seeing you on the plains – War Eagle!

Missy Estes

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We look forward to seeing you online and on The Plains soon!

By Heather Rodgers and Meredith Byers

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