Transfer Buddy Application Transfer Buddy Requirements and Expectations

Advisement and Transition
Transfer Buddy Application
Transfer Buddy Requirements and Expectations
Required attendance on Sunday, August 28, 11:30 – 3:00 p.m.
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Transfer Buddy Training: Sunday, August 28, 11:30 a.m.
Sperry 105
Transfer Takeoff: Sunday, August 28, 1 p.m.
Newmark Pavilion
Class Finding Tours, Sunday, August 28, 2 p.m. (Volunteers will be needed)
Tours will depart from Newmark Pavilion
Make initial contact with your transfer buddies prior to the start of the semester via email. (You can provide your
cell phone number, Facebook/Twitter or whatever other information you choose. Your buddies will only be
provided your cortland.edu email address.)
Reach out to your buddies at least six times during the semester. Send two emails a month to update your buddies
on dates and deadlines, tips, upcoming events, advisement and class registration.
Promote Transfer Connect events and make sure that your buddies are aware of upcoming events as well as if you
will be attending.
If you are contacted by a buddy, make sure to respond within 24 hours.
Check your Cortland email daily.
**Please note: If you are unable to make it to the Transfer Takeoff, you will need to reach out to your buddies and
offer another date and time that you will be available to meet. Ex: Lunch, dinner, or attending a campus event**
Name _____________________________________________
When did you transfer to Cortland? ________________
Local Address ______________________________________________________________________________________
Phone ________________________________ Email
______________________________________________________
Major ________________________________ Transfer College_____________________________________________
Please Circle your T-Shirt Size: S M L XL
It is essential that you are a reliable and dedicated Transfer Buddy if you volunteer for this program. Please be aware
that the commitment is for the duration of the Fall2016 semester.
Why are you interested in becoming a Transfer Buddy?
What do you see as some of the issues facing new transfer students?
Did you utilize your Transfer Buddy when you first arrived at Cortland? How? If not, why?
Return to: Advisement and Transition, Memorial Library, A-111 or [email protected] by
Friday,
May 13, 4 p.m.