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Transfer Ospreys

Hello, new Osprey! We are so excited you chose UNF to further your education, and we know you're going to accomplish great things while you're here. 

The Transfer Orientation program helps you become familiar with UNF's academic expectations, student support services, and our traditions and history. You'll learn everything you need to have a strong start as you begin your college life at UNF. So, get started and get excited! UNF welcomes you, and we know that you'll be proud to say you're a UNF Osprey. 

 

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Made Your Decision? - Get Started!

alt="New Student Orientation Logo"    STEP 1: Signup for your Transfer Student Orientation.  
alt=" "   STEP 2: Begin completing your Transfer New Student Orientation Checklist. You'll want to give yourself time to complete these so don't wait too late!
alt=" "   STEP 3: Prepare for Takeoff - Review the Transfer Orientation Details to find the day of schedule, travel instructions and everything you'll need to have a great time at orientation!

 

If you have any questions along the way please ask! You can email or call the New Student Orientation office at newtoUNF@unf.edu or (904) 620-1722. Pro Tip! Always include your UNF Student ID number when leaving a message or sending an email, it will help us assist you better with your questions. 

Transfer Orientation Overview

UNF's Transfer Orientation Program is an optional (but highly encouraged) half-day program filled with informational sessions, academic advising, and meeting and interacting with other incoming Ospreys. You will pay a one-time orientation fee when you pay your tuition to cover the cost of materials and program sessions offered at orientation. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the UNF campus and to see how you can get involved.

 

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Transfer Orientation FAQs

 

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Transfer Orientation Travel Information

What to Expect

  • Find Your Flock - We start the morning off with a Resource Engagement Fair designed to connect you with UNF student services, clubs, and organizations. You also meet First-Year Experience Mentors who will guide you through orientation. FYE Mentors are UNF's best, and as a current students, they are prepared to answer your questions.
  • College Career Sessions - Meet faculty and staff from your college's specialized Careers Services office and learn about the services you can take advantage of to get ahead on your resume building, internships, and more!
  • Academic Support - Hear from the Student Academic Support Services office about tutoring, peer guided study groups, and other services you can take advantage of to help you thrive in your coursework.
  • Life as a UNF Osprey - Learn all about what makes UNF unique. We'll teach you our traditions, introduce you to organizations and clubs, and talk about the recreational perks of being a UNF Osprey.
  • Optional Tour - Get a birds eye view of campus. Tour the main campus with one of our Welcome Center Swoopers, and find out why Ospreys call UNF "home."

Online Orientation

We understand that our transfer students are often unable to attend on-campus Transfer Student Orientation due to work or current coursework. That being said, we have created Online Orientation for those unable to attend in person. Whether you choose to come in person, go through Online Orientation or do both - which is our recommendation - you will absolutely be prepared for your transition to UNF.

 

STEPS: Login to myWings, click the What's Next tile > select View Online Orientation.

Next Steps Guide for Transfer Students

To assist you in your transition to UNF and to help you with completing your Transfer New Student Checklist, you will be given access to self-enroll in the Next Steps Guide For Transfer Students course in Canvas, located under the Canvas tile in myWings. To self-enroll click this here: Self Enroll.

Transfer Student Orientation Schedule

Spring 2021 Transfer Student Orientation 

  • Monday, December 7, 2020 - Virtual Programming 
  • Thursday, December 10, 2020 - Virtual Programming 
  • Tuesday, January 5, 2021 - Virtual Programming

 

All Spring 2021 Orientation Programming will take place in a live virtual setting. Registration is required and is completed in myWings. A confirmation will be sent to you after you register and you'll receive the Zoom link to access the live Virtual Orientation one week prior to your session. 

Summer and Fall 2021 Transfer Student Orientation

Coming Soon! Registration for Summer/Fall 2021 admitted Ospreys will open on February 1, 2021. Monitor your email for notifications and updates.

 

Please note, all schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check your new UNF email in myWings for important orientation registration and admissions announcements.