Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Hey transfer students! We hope the Fall 2022 school year is off to a great start and you're settling into UNT. The Transfer Tuesday Newsletter is our resource for you to stay connected with what's going on with the Transfer Center and on campus.

This Week in the Transfer Center

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STEM Career Fair

Wednesday, October 5 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Discovery Park Building

The STEM Career Fair is for students and alumni who are seeking an internship or full-time opportunities.

Employers will be at the UNT Discovery Park Commons from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to meet and network with you.
Business attire is suggested.
Bring copies of your resume - more than you would think you may need!

Call the Career Center at 940-565-2105 or email Career.Center@unt.edu if you have any additional questions.

Click the link below to connect with employers through Handshake.

Handshake

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Sista Circle: Renaissance Edition

Thursday, October 6 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Chestnut Hall, 313

The goal of the Sista Circle Workshop is to provide a safe, affirming space for Black-identified women to seek community and support. They will discuss topics related to relationships, identity, impacts of social justice issues, and more!

This event is recurring every Thursday. Click below for more information on group counseling and workshops.

Group Counseling & Workshops

Transfer Student Spotlight

Each week we will highlight Transfer Center alumni and current transfer students to give an inside look at what it means to be a transfer student here are UNT.

Jayla Wilson

Early Childhood Education Major

Where are you from?

Royse City, TX

Where did you transfer from?

Prairie View A&M University

Why did you choose UNT?

UNT is closer to home and very inclusive.

How did the Transfer Center help you?

The Transfer Center helped connect me with my advisors to make sure all of my classes transferred over.

What is your favorite part of UNT?

I love all of the opportunities available and the choices of organizations to join here on campus. I got the chance to be an Orientation Leader and now a First Year Experience Leader.

What was the hardest part of being a transfer student?

I felt like I missed out on some opportunities by transferring to UNT and that I was behind on making connections with people.

What advice do you have for transfer students?

Don't be afraid to get involved! Even if it means go alone, do it.

What's your favorite things to do in Denton?

I love the Wild West Shaved Ice snow cone truck! They have the best snow cones in all of Denton.

Where do you do in your free time?

In my free time I like to hangout with my friends, explore more of Denton, or go home and visit my family.

Fun Fact:

I HATE chocolate!

Tips for Success

Find a good study place!

As college students, you have to devote a lot of time for studying, so finding a good place to sit down for a few hours is crucial to stay focused. Getting out of your dorm room or apartment and experiencing a change of scenery can revitalize your brain and help you escape those everyday distractions.

Study Spots on Campus:

The Union
Eagle Commons Library
Willis Library
Chilton Hall

Click the link below for an in depth look at students' favorite study spots on campus.

UNT 101: Best Study Places

Campus Resource

Career Center

The Career Center provides a full range of services to support undergraduate and graduate students at all points along their career journey, from first-year students to post-graduation. The includes personalized career and internship advising, access to job and internship postings, career fairs and networking events with employers, workshops on timely career topics, presentations for student organizations, career-focused videos, on-demand resources, and much more.

Click below for more information on the career center.

UNT Career Center

Find more programs and events on the UNT Calendar and the DSA Calendar!

UNT Calendar

DSA Calendar

Connect with the Transfer Center

There are lots of ways to stay connected to the UNT Transfer Center. Check out the Transfer Center website at transfercenter.unt.edu. You can visit us in Union 377. You can call us at 940-369-7289 or email transfer@unt.edu. You can also follow us on social media. Click the icons below to check out how you can stay connected.

Transfer Center Website

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