2. Abstract
Working with transfer students can present
different challenges for a Resident Assistant.
However, it also provides opportunities for growth.
When assisting in integrating a student into the
Loyola community, RAs should be mindful of the
need to acclimate to campus, adjusting to the
classes and dealing with the aftermath of
transferring, especially if they are questioning
their decision. In addition, Resident Assistants
should be aware of ways to address residents who
are considering transferring.
3. Learning Outcomes
Integrating transfer students into an established
community
Understanding the needs of each transfer student
Utilizing campus resources
Working with students considering transferring
5. Integrating Students Into the
Loyola Community
Discover Loyola does not provide opportunities to
meet many transfer students
Recognizing that Spring Transfer students miss
out on Welcome Week and many opportunities to
meet their neighbors
Recognizing the lack of opportunities for Spring
Semester transfers
6. Understanding
Campus Resources
From Interviews: Satisfaction with Academic
Advising, not very familiar with other offices
No formal tour during DL
Connect with First Year Experience/Tau Sigma
Hillel/MSA/HSA
Spring Organization Fair
7. Housing
Unfamiliar with housing
contract/options
No clear understanding of the
building’s policies or who to
go for with maintenance
issues
Transferring in the Spring
Semester leaves students in a
crunch to decide to live on- or
off-campus and to find
roommates
8. In Summary...
Transfer students come in with many of the same
expectations as freshman but are left behind while
their fellow first-year students get a more in-depth,
hands-on introduction to Loyola
In my interactions with my residents and friends,
their transition has been bumpy and they don’t feel
like their needs were met
9. Working with
residents that are
considering
transferring
Having an established
relationship is a must
Offer support and lend an ear,
especially when they are
explaining their reasons for
considering transferring
Familiarize yourself with the
process, especially with
housing release
10. Suggestions for RAs/ResLife
Transfer Info Guide (website, tma, ra info, resident
director, etc.)
Thorough explanation of the residence hall’s rules
Future Roommate Meet & Greet in the Spring
Semester
11. Presenting this during training
Similar powerpoint presentation
Thorough explanation of resources
for both incoming and outgoing
students
Suggestions for flyers/providing
examples
Stress the need for follow-up
