Listen to our newest podcast episode to learn more about the student orientation experience at USU and how you can support your student through this process. ----more---- Show Notes: More information about in-person Module 3: aggie.link/ao Register/update reservation for Module 3: aggie.link/vzo Student Onboarding Specalists: aggie.link/onboarding-team USU 1010: Connections course: usu.edu/connections Contact Us! USU Orientation: 435-797-0283 | orientation@usu.edu | usu.edu/orientation USU Paren...
Mar 07, 2025•17 min•Ep. 59
Today, Alex Calder talks to us about managing the potential new dynamics between you and your students this holiday season. ----more---- Contact Counseling & Prevention Services (CAPS): 435-797-1012 capsinfo@usu.edu usu.edu/aggiewellness/caps/
Dec 05, 2024•16 min•Ep. 58
Today, Quinn Balser (they/them) talks to us about moving on-campus, what to bring, what not to bring, and how Residence Life helps your students acclimate to on-campus life. ----more---- Show Notes: Off-Campus Resources: USU Off-Campus Housing Office: Provides information and support for students seeking housing off-campus. Community Boards: Check online and on-campus community boards for sublease and roommate opportunities. Rental Websites: Websites like Zillow, Apartment Finder, Facebook, and ...
Aug 06, 2024•13 min•Ep. 57
On this week's episode, I chat with Jillian Morley and Joseph Banks, both Assistant Directors in the Career Design Center on USU's campus. We discuss resources available to students looking for jobs on and off campus, career and major exploration, and courses built specifically for students figuring out what they want to do. Resources mentioned: Focus 2 Assessment Aggie Handshake USU 1400: Exploring Majors & Careers USU 2400: Finding and Preparing for Internships and Experiential Learning US...
Feb 23, 2024•14 min•Ep. 56
On today's episode I chat with Monique Frazier, a licensed clinical psychologist at USU's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). We discuss the mental health and counseling services offered at the university and how your student can make the spring semester blues a little brighter. Resources mentioned: CAPS Website Current CAPS Workshops & Recordings @usureachpeer on Instagram The Depression Cure by Dr. Stephen Ilardi...
Feb 09, 2024•13 min•Ep. 55
On today's episode I chat with Baily Kruzan, Coordinator of Marketing for USU Campus Recreation. We discuss all of the many resources, employment, and activities that Campus Recreation offers to your students. Resources discussed: Campus Recreation Website: https://www.usu.edu/campusrec/ Upcoming events: https://www.usu.edu/campusrec/special-events/ Campus Rec Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usucampusrec/ Contact the Campus Rec team: https://www.usu.edu/campusrec/about/our-team...
Jan 22, 2024•11 min•Ep. 54
Show Notes: In today’s episode we talk about our upcoming Parent & Family Weekend event! This is such a great way for parents and families to experience what life is like as an Aggie! During this event, you will get to know your student’s college, attend a football game, participate in activities, and more. We put a lot of work into ensuring this event is fun, informative, and experiential for Aggies and their family. We have more information in the links provided below. Parent & Family ...
Sep 07, 2023•7 min•Ep. 52
In today's episode, I sit down with the Assistant Director of Student Orientation and Transition Services, Julie Sorensen. We discuss Utah State's first-year experience course: USU 1010: Connections. Julie shares the benefits of this class, the importance of Peer Mentors and how your students can apply to be one. New Student What's Next Page: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/whatsnext/ Apply To Be a Connections Peer Mentor!: https://www.usu.edu/connections/peer-mentor USU 1010: Connections: https:...
Mar 21, 2023•9 min•Ep. 51
In today's episode, I sit down with the Associate Director of Student Orientation and Transition Services, Kylee Hopkin. We discuss everything families needs to know to help their students through the orientation process, including helpful tips and resources. New Student What's Next Page: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/whatsnext/ Creating a Delegate: https://myid.usu.edu/ Online Orientation Modules: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/ Submitting a Deferment: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/deferment...
Mar 01, 2023•11 min•Ep. 49
In today’s episode, I sit down with the USU Director of Student Retention & Completion, Heidi Kesler, and USU Academic Success Coach, Carolina Bell, to discuss why your student should utilize USU Academic Success Coaching. We go into some of the services offered, why it is essential, and what students can expect when visiting. USU Parent & Family Programs: usu.edu/parents/index USU Parent & Family Contact Information: 435-797-7557; isaiah.jones@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam USU Studen...
Nov 29, 2022•14 min•Ep. 48
In today’s episode, I talk about spring 2023 registration. We chat tips and tricks with college scheduler, building a plan ahead of time, and what to do if you are not planning to attend the spring semester. New Student Orientation: usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam Notification of Leave: usu.edu/retention/nol/...
Nov 14, 2022•9 min•Ep. 47
In today’s episode, we chat over Zoom with Jana Haws from the Exploratory Advising office, Kevin Schwemmin from the Career Design Center, as well as A-Team member Mason Ralphs about what it means to be “exploratory” here at USU. We get to dive into what picking a major might look like for students and why it is okay if you change your mind when it comes to what it is you would like to study. New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Orientation Office Contact Infor...
Oct 13, 2022•33 min•Ep. 46
In today’s episode, I sit down with A-Team member Emma as well as Jennifer and Sue of the Student Financial Support here at USU to talk about the different services offered through the new department. We go into some of the specific services offered, why it is important, and what students can expect when visiting. New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam Student Financia...
Jul 29, 2022•18 min•Ep. 45
In today’s episode, I sit down again with Isaiah, Reagan, Kara, and Tia to talk about in-person Aggie Orientation and what students can expect. We break down the orientation day, talk about parent orientation, and give some advice for students as they prepare to attend. New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu ; Instagram @usuateam Sign-Up for In-Person Orientation or Switch Orientation Days...
Jun 27, 2022•17 min•Ep. 44
In today’s episode, we chat over Zoom with A-Team members, Erin and Xander about Module 3 of the online orientation, in-person Aggie Orientation, and what to expect this summer as they prepare to attend Utah State. New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Sign-up for an in-person Aggie Orientation Session (or change your date): https://secure1.vzorientation.com/usu/ Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu ; Instagram @usuateam Gue...
Jun 07, 2022•13 min•Ep. 43
In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with USU Extension professor Ashley Yaugher and Health and Wellness Coordinator Chapel Taylor-Olsen on how we can express our feelings in a more gentle (less blaming) way. How Can I Express My Feelings in a More Gentle (less blaming) Way? w/ USU Professor Ashley Yaugher and Health & Wellness Coordinator Chapel Taylor-Olsen: https://usu.campusesp.com/posts/1142 Healthy Relationships Utah: https://extension.usu.edu/hru/...
May 17, 2022•18 min•Ep. 42
In today’s episode, I sit down with our Career Design Center here at USU and talk about the different services offered to students at Utah State. We also talk about the benefits to working on-campus, how students can find on-campus employment, and our upcoming virtual job fair specifically for incoming aggies. New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam Career Design Center...
May 03, 2022•12 min•Ep. 41
In today’s episode, I sit down with Philosophy professor and Associate Vice Provost, Harrison Kleiner , to talk about two different academic opportunities for incoming students to take. We discuss the USU 1010 Connections course and the Habits of Mind courses that are designed to help students be successful in their academic pursuits. New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu ; Instagram @usu...
Apr 22, 2022•18 min•Ep. 40
In today’s episode, I sit down on Zoom with Kara Pastorik, Student Coordinator, and Stacie Denetsosie, Transition and International Orientation Program Coordinator, both from the Student Orientation and Transition Services here at USU to talk about Module 2 of the online orientation. We dive into what that registration process is like for the first time, what is covered in module 2 (all about registration), and what support our office offers for incoming students through the registration process...
Mar 31, 2022•16 min•Ep. 39
In today’s bonus episode we sit down with Craig Whyte, Executive Director of Student Financial Support here at USU to talk about the extreme importance for incoming students to complete a FAFSA. New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu ; Instagram @usuateam Complete the FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Guest Craig Whyte – Executive Director, Student Financial Support, Utah...
Mar 17, 2022•5 min•Ep. 38
In today's episode, we chat over Zoom with USU Extension professors Dr. Naomi Brower and Elizabeth Davis on becoming a better parent through self-care. Naomi Brower Bio: extension.usu.edu/directory/brower-naomi Elizabeth Davis Bio: extension.usu.edu/directory/davis-elizabeth Self-Care Checkup worksheet: positivepsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/Self-Care-Checkup.pdf How to Become a Better Parent through Self-Care article: usu.campusesp.com/posts/1116...
Feb 02, 2022•16 min•Ep. 37
In today’s episode, Senior Program Coordinator Kylee Hopkins talks about continuing student scholarships at USU and the USU Scholarship Portal. College and departmental scholarship applications for 2022-2023 academic year open on December 1. Students can also apply for third-party scholarships through the scholarships portal as well. New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu ; Instagram @usua...
Nov 29, 2021•8 min•Ep. 36
In today’s episode, Senior Program Coordinator Kylee Hopkins sits down on Zoom with Parent and Family and Transition Coordinator, Isaiah Jones, to talk all about the Notification of Leave process and what first-semester students need to know about taking time off from USU. We cover what the process is, how you submit a Notification of Leave, when you might need to take time off, and what you need to remember as you are leaving and/or returning to Utah State. New Student Orientation: https://www....
Nov 08, 2021•20 min•Ep. 35
In today’s episode, Senior Program Coordinator Kylee Hopkin talks about registration and what first-semester students need to know about their academic advisor and preparation for Spring 2022 course registration. New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu ; Instagram @usuateam Find Your Advisor: www.advising.usu.edu...
Oct 28, 2021•9 min•Ep. 34
In today's episode, Isaiah Jones sat down via Zoom with Utah Governor Spencer Cox on how attending USU helped him to become Governor. Governor Spencer Cox's Bio: governor.utah.gov/cabinet/spencer-j-cox/ USU Parents website: usu.edu/parents/index USU Parent & Family Weekend: usu.edu/parents/weekend USU COVID-19 Info: usu.edu/covid-19/ Studio Credit: Thank you USU Student Media, AIS, UMAC, and Student Affairs for your ongoing support! And thank you to the following people: John Zsiray, Nathan ...
Oct 01, 2021•12 min•Ep. 33
In today’s episode, Kylee Hopkin sits down on Zoom with Brook Peacock from the Financial Aid office to talk all about their services and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that opens Oct. 1 for the 2022-2023 academic school year. We go over what it is, how to fill it out and the benefits of submitting the FAFSA application. New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagra...
Sep 27, 2021•12 min•Ep. 32
In today’s episode USU Senior Orientation Program Coordinator, Kylee Hopkin, sits down with Isaiah Jones from the Student Orientation office to talk all about the upcoming Parent & Family Weekend. We go over what it is, what events are going on, and why students, their parents, and families should attend. New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu ; Instagram @usuateam Parents: https://www...
Sep 20, 2021•15 min•Ep. 31
In today’s episode, I sat down via Zoom with former State of Utah epidemiologist and current Executive Director for the Salt Lake County Health Department, Dr. Angela Dunn, to talk about why USU parents should encourage their USU student to get the COVID-19 vaccine. USU COVID-19 Info: https://www.usu.edu/covid-19/ Bear River Health Department: brhd.org/ Utah Department of Health: health.utah.gov/ Salt Lake County Health Department: slco.org/health/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc...
Aug 06, 2021•13 min•Ep. 30
In today’s episode, I sat down on Zoom with Dr. Harrison Kleiner, Dr. Rose Judd-Murray and A-Team members Erin and Reagan, to talk about the USU 1010 Connections course, the power of a faculty mentor, and why students should intentionally engage in the course. New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam About USU 1010 Connections: https://www.usu.edu/connections/logan/index...
Aug 05, 2021•41 min•Ep. 29
In today’s episode we chat over Zoom with Jacob Van den Akker and Lisa Simmons from the Student Orientation office, as well as A-Team member Reagan Jensen about fall registration and what students should do if they have not yet registered for classes. New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu ; Instagram @usuateam Defer Your Admission: https://www.usu.edu/sots/loa/ (*note the difference betwe...
Jun 21, 2021•8 min•Ep. 28
