UNT Transfer Center

Did you know the UNT Transfer Center is now on the OTP instagram page? Make sure you go and follow us to stay updated on all the fun events we have this semester!

This week's features one of our Transfer Ambassadors, Niaya Carter! Niaya is a Communication major from Mesquite, Texas. She is a transfer student from Dallas Community College and came to UNT in 2021. What Niaya loves most about UNT is the variety of communities to get involved in and she wanted to be a Transfer Ambassador to inspire others to get involved while encouraging them to reach their goals. "I like being that first friendly face for individuals who are just transferring over, so that they may feel like they found their home."

This week's features one of our Transfer Ambassadors, Kyle Aschoff! Kyle is a Theatre major from Katy, Texas. He is a transfer student from LeTourneau University and came to UNT in 2020. What Kyle loves most about UNT is how easy it is to get involved with the student organizations on campus. Kyle wanted to be a Transfer Ambassador because he wanted to help provide a community for transfer students the same way the Transfer Center has provided for him.

This week's features one of our Transfer Ambassadors, Anushay Atif! Anushay is a Marketing and Philosophy major from Pakistan. She is a transfer student from Collin College and came to UNT in 2019. What Anushay loves most about UNT is the traditions we have here at UNT. “Traditions like the homecoming bonfire, tailgating on the hill and much more! The traditions bring people together and creates a strong sense of community, and I love that.” She wanted to be a Transfer Ambassador because “I know what it was like to be a transfer student, and my Eagle Connections mentor helped me throughout and I just want to share the same help I got with other transfer students because I learned from my mistakes and I want their transition to be easy and welcoming, and being a transfer ambassador means I have that opportunity, so I'm grateful!”

This week's features one of our Transfer Ambassadors, Justin Lumpkin! Justin is a Biology major from Orlando, Florida. He is a transfer student from Cedar Valley Community College and came to UNT in 2019. What Justin loves most about UNT is all of the available resources to make sure students succeed at UNT. He wanted to be a Transfer Ambassador because the Transfer Center helped his transition into UNT be as smooth as possible and he wanted to give other students the same experience.

Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks for all we are blessed with. We would love for you to join us for a wonderful holiday lunch right here at UNT in Bruceteria Dining Hall on Friday, 11/19 @ 12:00pm. Come get a free meal and spend some time with your fellow transfer students! 🦃🎉

This week's features one of our Transfer Ambassadors, Fernanda Chavez Gonzalez! Fernanda is a Bilingual Education major from Durango, Mexico. She is a transfer student from Western Texas College and came to UNT in 2020. What Fernanda loves most about UNT is how unique and diverse the university is, and she wanted to be a Transfer Ambassador because as a transfer student she knows how hard a new beginning can be. “If I can help to make this transition easier, I’ll happily do it!”

This week's features one of our Transfer Ambassadors, Chris Iversen! Chris is a Converged Broadcast Media major from Denton, Texas. He is a transfer student from North Central Texas College and came to UNT in Fall 2020. What Chris loves most about UNT is all the resources/programs available for students, and he wanted to be a Transfer Ambassador because he wants transfer students get connected with the UNT community.

It’s National Transfer Student Appreciation Week! Join the Transfer Center this week as we celebrate all of UNT’s transfer students with a special event each day!

What do all successful leaders have in common? Good Habits. Please join us tomorrow at Business Leadership Building Room 015 at 12:30pm – 1:30pm as we go over 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. We will meet every Thursday for seven weeks. Each week, we will cover a different habit that will help you build the foundation for a successful life. Sign up at transfercenter.unt.edu.

“Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken” – Warren Buffet.

This week's features one of our Transfer Ambassadors, Mattie Simmons! Mattie is a Human Resource Management major from Dallas, TX. She is a transfer student from University of Texas at Arlington and came to UNT in Spring 2020. What Mattie loves most about UNT is the authentic community and she wanted to be Transfer Ambassador to help other transfer students feel more at home here on campus.

New episode of The Eagle Has Landed uploaded today!

This week's features one of our Transfer Ambassadors Austin Voigt! Austin is an Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management major from Grapevine, Texas. Austin is a transfer student from the University of Oklahoma and came to UNT in 2019. What he loves most about UNT is the dedication the university has to be environmentally responsible. Austin wanted to be a Transfer Ambassador to help other students like him get acclimated to life at the university and make it feel like home!

Looking for a mentor? The Transfer Center has you covered! Sign up today to get paired with one of our amazing Transfer Ambassadors!

Get ready to hike the trails of Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center this week at Discover Denton! Instead of meeting up together, we will be sending you to hike their trails. Make sure to download the Scavify app and scan the QR code to join in on the hunt.

Austin with a sign has another message for you all: sign up for the first flight week transfer experience! we want to help you start the school year off on the right foot! sign up with the link in our bio!
Photo description: transfer ambassador Austin holding a sign that says “sign up for the first flight week transfer experience with the link in our bio.”

The Eagle Has Landed Podcast is a great resource for transfer students! We discuss tips for transferring, insight into Denton & UNT, and more! Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts.
Photo description: transfer ambassador Austin holding sign on Union balcony that reads “all transfer students should listen to the Eagle Has Landed Podcast.”

Looking for a way to get involved? Try one of our numerous student organizations!

We love these discounts and so will you! Make sure you check out the student affairs page to see what your student ID can get you!

Come by to see us collect your Eagle has landed shirt! All you need is an old college tee

Want to get connected with other students? Join our first flight week experience! Sign up through the link here/ our bio https://unt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8rarAY6HCicH0sm

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