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Partner with us to Welcome Incoming Jaguars & Members of our Jaguar Family

Every year, the Office of New Student & Family Transitions at 麻豆官网首页入口 welcomes thousands of new students and their families to campus. We offer a variety of partnership opportunities designed to connect you with these individuals, raise awareness of your services, and integrate you into our comprehensive transition experience. As a partner, you play a vital role in creating a positive and lasting first impression, helping students and families feel welcomed and supported as they embark on their 麻豆官网首页入口 University journey.  We offer numerous opportunities for engagement throughout the year, from orientation events to ongoing programs and communication channels. By collaborating with us, you can help new Jaguars and their supporters transition smoothly into their new academic and social environment, both on campus and in the city of 麻豆官网首页入口.

Campus Partners

 

Contact Us

Office of New Student & Family Transitions

Summerville Campus

706-737-1610

nsft@augusta.edu

@aug_newjags

SAC 102

How We Engage

The Office of New Student and Family Transitions at 麻豆官网首页入口 provides a comprehensive suite of programs to support incoming students and their families throughout their journey at the university. Here's an overview of our engagement initiatives:

For Incoming Students:

  • Online Welcome: This program kicks off the 麻豆官网首页入口 experience, providing new students with essential information and resources to prepare for their arrival on campus.  

     
  • New Student Orientation: This mandatory program offers a deeper dive into university life, covering academics, campus resources, and student support services. It also includes social events to foster connections with fellow classmates.  
     
  • LEAP Week Extended Orientation: LEAP Week provides a more immersive experience for students who want to further acclimate to college life before classes begin. It includes academic workshops, social activities, and opportunities to connect with faculty and staff.  
     
  • Student Leadership Development: New Student & Family Transitions invests in our student leaders and their experiences to create transformative experiences for all new members of our Shared 麻豆官网首页入口 community. 

For Current Students (Leadership Focus):

  • Student Leader Development: The office provides opportunities for current students to develop their leadership skills through workshops, retreats, and involvement in student organizations. This empowers students to take an active role in shaping the campus community.
     

For Parents and Families:

  • Parent & Family Orientation: This concurrent program runs alongside New Student Orientation, offering parents and families valuable insights into university resources, policies, and ways to support their students' success.
  • Parent & Family Programming: Throughout the year, the office hosts various events and workshops designed to keep parents and families informed and engaged with the university community.
  • Parent & Family Weekend: This annual event provides a dedicated opportunity for families to visit campus, connect with their students, and experience 麻豆官网首页入口 firsthand.
  • The Jaguar Family Hub: A comprehensive online portal dedicated to parent and family members, providing access to resources, information, and updates about student life at 麻豆官网首页入口.
 

Campus-Wide Transition Support:

  • The Office of New Student and Family Transitions also collaborates with other departments and programs across campus to support various transition initiatives. This ensures a cohesive and comprehensive approach to student success.

Our Impact at a Glance

 

4,100 Participants

Student, Parent, & Family participants in our New Student and Parent & Family Orientation programs through the summer.

50 Leaders

Student leaders involved in our programs.

12,500 + Members

Current family members in the Jaguar Family Hub.

20 + Community Partners

Local businesses and non-profits that we partner with to ensure students and parent & family members are well connected on and off campus.

98% Participation

We regularly see high participation in all transition experiences (Online Welcome, New Student Orientation, LEAP Week Extended Orientation)

Over 90% Retention

Over 90% of student participants in our transition experiences continue on to their second semester at 麻豆官网首页入口.

 

* Facts and figures are accurate as of Fall 2024.

Ways to Engage

We believe that for a successful transition, it takes a village. How can you plug in?

Orientation Tabling

 

Connect directly with new students and their families during high-traffic orientation events by hosting an information table at Jaguar Junction, a central hub of activity.

Orientation Lunch & Learns

 

Offer specialized presentations during orientation lunch breaks, providing in-depth information about your services or resources tailored separately for students and parents/families.

Ad Space in the Jaguar 411

Reach new students directly with a targeted advertisement in the Jaguar 411, the essential guidebook for incoming students.

Content in the Jaguar Family Hub

Contribute valuable articles, tips, or announcements to the Jaguar Family Hub, the online platform for parents and families to stay connected to 麻豆官网首页入口.

Providing Merchandise and Print Materials

Increase visibility and leave a lasting impression by providing branded merchandise or informative print materials for new student welcome bags or orientation events.

Working with our Student Leaders

Collaborate with student organizations and leaders to reach new students through peer-to-peer engagement activities, events, or mentorship programs.

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