The Office of Student Transitions provides a coordinated, comprehensive approach to enhancing first year student success, and beyond, by achieving four fundamental goals:  developing a sense of belonging, collaborating with academic affairs, serving as a liaison for parent council, and maintaining a sense of progression during the first year of college and beyond.  These goals are accomplished through the following functional areas:  New Student Orientation, Transfer Student Orientation, Freshman Seminar (COAD 1000), Plunge Into Purple, Student Convocation, and Transfer Student Services.

Mission Statement
The Office of Student Transitions will provide a coordinated, comprehensive approach to enhancing first year and transfer student success and beyond; provide services that will enhance the academic efficiency, effectiveness, and independence of our students; and will provide the necessary supports for families required for improving student satisfaction, academic success and student retention.