National Transfer Student Week

National Transfer Student Week

The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students annually celebrates National Transfer Student Week (NTSW) during the third week of October. This year, NTSW will take place October 17-21, 2022.

Each year, Fort Hays State University is proud to welcome thousands of transfer Tigers from all over the world. We understand the value that transfer students bring to the FHSU community, and we are excited to celebrate them in various ways throughout the week!

Recognize a Tiger Transfer Champion

Nominate an FHSU faculty or staff member who is positively impacting the transfer student experience at Fort Hays State. You can recognize as many champions as you'd like, remain anonymous if you wish, and are welcome to leave comments for your nominees to read. We'll send each champion an email congratulating them on their recognition, and they will also receive a small gift from FHSU Online to thank them for their support of transfer students!

• Nomination Form
• Questions? Contact Nikki Heitmann at nlheitmann@fhsu.edu 

Virtual Photo Booth

What better way to show your Tiger pride than with a photo on our beautiful campus? Utilize our Virtual Photo Booth to transport yourself to the best parts of Fort Hays State! Simply create your picture at the link below, tell us a little about yourself, share it on our Facebook and Instagram pages, and tag us on your post! We will be featuring photos throughout the week!

• Virtual Photo Booth
• Find us on Facebook and Instgram at FHSU Online
• "Like" our page to see your featured photo and more transfer celebrations!

Transfer Tiger Spotlights

Follow our social media pages and watch for spotlights on just a few of our amazing transfer students who chose FHSU! Share these spotlights to connect to the students who decided FHSU was the right place for them. If you know, or are, a transfer student who should be highlighted, we can't wait to share your story!

• Email Nikki Heitmann at nlheitmann@fhsu.edu to submit a transfer spotlight

Free Application Day

Ready to make the move to becoming a Tiger? Enjoy our "Free App Day" on Wednesday, Oct. 19th! On this day, when applying to FHSU, select "app fee waiver" option on your application. There will be an option for "National Transfer Student Week." Submit your application, we can't wait for your to be a Tiger!

Transfer Connect Program

Did you know Fort Hays State offers a program focused on making the transition from any Kansas community college to FHSUO seamless? Transfer Connect aims to increase student success by offering specialized services through a partnership between the community cllege academic advisor and one of our dedicated FHSU Transfer Success coaches. Services include unofficial transcript evaluations, course recommendations, degree completion planning, admission and financial aid assistance and so much more!

• Questions? Reach out to our transfer specialist Judy Espino at j_espino@fhsu.edu 

Educational Opportunities

Set aside some time to educate yourself on the issues transfer students face and why they are such a vital part of our FHSU community!

• Transfer Week Webinar Series - Each day during NTSW, October 17-21, CollegeSource will be moderating free virtual presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities around various #transfer topics.
• Supporting Transfer Student Success: Five Key Faculty Practices - Transfer student success is essential for equitable outcomes in courses, programs, and institutions. More than ever, faculty must be ready to support students who are navigating the often complex and challenging transfer transition.
• Navigating the Transfer Maze - Despite limited empirical evidence that specific policies and practices promote transfer student success, the literature suggests several improvement strategies and areas of concern. 
• How to Enhance the Transfer Experience at Your Institution - The Transfer Experience Study seeks to understand the steps taken during transfer planning. Topics such as timing, transfer information seeking, transfer credit calculators, and participation in transfer orientation are among the issues we discuss during this session.
• The Transfer Experience: Getting Transfer Students There and Helping Them Succeed - Nearly 40 percent of all college students are transfer students, yet they may be the most overlooked student population in higher education. As declining numbers of high school graduates causes the pool of traditional college students to decline, transfer students will be increasingly important to the enrollment health of colleges and universities.