Current and former Transfer Student Mentors (TSMs) are pictured in August 2019, during a retreat for Appalachian State University transfer students at Broadstone — the university's outdoor education facility located in Valle Crucis. TSMs are students who have successfully transferred to App State and assist incoming transfer students by providing information and helping them connect with the campus community. Photo submitted
App State champions transfer student success
By Linda Coutant
Posted March 8, 2021 at 2:51 p.m.
BOONE, N.C. — Looking to transfer to Appalachian State University? You’re in good company. One in four students at App State is a transfer student.
App State welcomes more than 1,800 new transfer students each year, whether they come from a community college, a four-year institution, the military or years spent in the workforce.
A staff of 20 professionals in Online and Transfer Services (OTS) works to recruit, advise and support transfer students. OTS also organizes ways for transfer students to meet each other, engage with faculty and get involved in campus life.
Here’s a look at the variety of students who transfer to App State and the success they are having on and off campus:
App State’s Office of Online and Transfer Services and on-campus living helped hospitality and tourism management major Sam Hedrick find her place as a Mountaineer.
After transferring from Wake Technical Community College, Wendell Addy ’20 became an award-winning business App State student in the Walker College of Business. He now works as a technical analyst with Citrix Systems Inc.
Kaitlyn Helton transferred to App State from McDowell Technical Community College. She is pursuing her B.S. in childhood development-birth through kindergarten (licensure) through App State Online, while working with Head Start.
Joe Graber ’20 started at Isothermal Community College (ICC), finished his bachelor’s degree at App State in computer science and is now pursuing an M.S. in computer science through the university’s Accelerated Admission program.
Wendy Wilt is on a path of persistence — after earning her high school diploma at the age of 39 and attending a community college, she is now a junior majoring in public health at App State. She also works full time in App State’s Advancement Services.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Nate Weigl, director of operations in Online and Transfer Services (OTS), left, advises a student transferring to Appalachian State University. He is among 20 OTS staff members ready to assist the more than 1,800 new transfer students who enroll at App State each year. Photo submitted
Through its nationally recognized undergraduate, graduate and online programs, App State prepares students to become globally minded, responsible members of society who engage with and actively contribute to their communities. Strengthen your academic focus, discover your passions and take the next step in your life’s journey.
App State is included in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s (PTK) 2021 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of its dynamic pathways to support transfer students. The university has received the honor each year since 2017.
Transfer Madness at Appalachian State University celebrates our transfer students, informs and educates our transfer students of the resources available on campus, raises awareness on campus of our transfer student population, and encourages support among faculty and staff. Please join us at the the online and in-person events to celebrate our transfer students and our transfer community.
Online and Transfer Services supports transfer students at all stages of their education — from initial inquiry, throughout their transition to Appalachian, and during their academic and social journey. Please let us know how we can assist you.
Beginning this fall, students who are transferring into Appalachian State University will have the opportunity to live in the university’s first residence hall designated for transfer students.
Transfer Admissions and Engagement at Appalachian State University supports students through all stages of their transfer journey, including admission counseling and pretransfer advising, credit evaluation, transitional assistance as they begin at App State and through involvement and retention efforts during their App State education. The office serves undergraduate transfer students studying on the main campus in Boone as well as App State Online students who complete their classes fully online or at an off-site location. The services and resources provided by Transfer Admissions and Engagement ensure the university’s transfer student population finds academic and social success at App State. Learn more at https://transfer.appstate.edu.
About Appalachian State University
As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.
Through its nationally recognized undergraduate, graduate and online programs, App State prepares students to become globally minded, responsible members of society who engage with and actively contribute to their communities. Strengthen your academic focus, discover your passions and take the next step in your life’s journey.
App State is included in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s (PTK) 2021 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of its dynamic pathways to support transfer students. The university has received the honor each year since 2017.
Transfer Madness at Appalachian State University celebrates our transfer students, informs and educates our transfer students of the resources available on campus, raises awareness on campus of our transfer student population, and encourages support among faculty and staff. Please join us at the the online and in-person events to celebrate our transfer students and our transfer community.
Online and Transfer Services supports transfer students at all stages of their education — from initial inquiry, throughout their transition to Appalachian, and during their academic and social journey. Please let us know how we can assist you.
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Appalachian Today is an online publication of Appalachian State University. This website consolidates university news, feature stories, events, photo galleries, videos and podcasts.
If you cannot find what you're looking for here, please refer to the following sources:
Stories and press releases published prior to Jan. 1, 2015 may be found in University Communications Records at the Special Collections Research Center.
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