Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)

Publication Date

2022

College

Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of

Department

Public Relations, Department of

BURS Faculty Advisor

Dr. Christie Kleinmann

Presentation Type

Oral Presentation

Abstract

This abstract discusses the challenges that transfer students face in feeling welcomed and integrated into the Belmont University community. Despite Belmont's mission statement of being a student-focused community, the university lacks transfer-student-focused events and programs during welcome week and orientations to help students network with others and feel a part of the Belmont experience. Belmont's website provides information on how to become a transfer student, but lacks motivating reasons to transfer to their school. Furthermore, Belmont's acceptance of transfer credits is limited, which can make it difficult for students to smoothly transition their academic careers. Without programs and events specifically designed for transfer students, it can create a sense of isolation for off-campus transfer students. This article suggests that Belmont needs to create transfer-student-focused events and programs to help students feel more welcomed and integrated into the Belmont University community.

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For my presentation I will be using Canva slides. Here is the link for the material I will need on a screen!

https://www.canva.com/design/DAFUJjzs534/VYA54wqsINJ4wpcAuHuQCA/view?utm_content=DAFUJjzs534&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

Secondary Research Citations Apply as a transfer/second degree student. Apply as a Transfer/Second Degree Student | Belmont University. (n.d.). Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.belmont.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/index.html Symlara. (1970, May 17). Application process: Transfer. Vanderbilt University. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/apply/transfer-process/ Pappano, L. (2006, April 23). College, my way; lost, alone and not a freshman. The New York Times. Retrieved November 10, 2022, from https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/23/us/education/college-my-way-lost-alone-and-not-a-freshman.html Transfer into opportunity. Lipscomb University. (n.d.). Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.lipscomb.edu/transfer-opportunity

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