Transfer Student Services (TSS) provides regular workshops throughout the semester on various topics critical to transfer student success at FSU. All workshops are free to attend and do not require prior registration. At this time, all workshops are offered via Zoom, just click on the link provided at the workshop scheduled time.
Workshops and presentations can also be requested by student groups, organizations, and faculty beyond this schedule. To request a presentation or workshop, please complete this request form and a TSS representative will be in touch!
Transfer Roundtable
Join other transfer students for a question and answer session on various topics related to transfer life. Guest speakers from across campus will share tips on thriving at FSU. Find out how to access resources on campus, how to have work-school-life balance, the best organizations for transfer students to join, and how to meet other transfer students on campus.
- Wednesday, September 2 at 5:15 PM: Fall Kick-Off: https://bit.ly/FallTransferRoundtable
- Wednesday, October 7 at 5:15 PM: Getting Involved and Engaged: https://bit.ly/FallTransferRoundtable
- Wednesday, November 4 at 5:15 PM: Self-Care & Transfer Students: https://bit.ly/FallTransferRoundtable
- Wednesday, December 2 at 5:15 PM: Fall Close-Out: https://bit.ly/FallTransferRoundtable
Study Sunday for Transfer Students
TSS staff will be on-site or available virtually to provide a meaningful experience for students needing to practice effective study habits and routines. This is an open-door event; students can come and go as they please. Study materials and templates will be available as well as snacks and fun breaks spread throughout.
- Sunday, September 13 at 3:00 PM: https://bit.ly/StudySundayF20
- Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM: https://bit.ly/StudySundayF20
- Sunday, November 22 at 3:00 PM: https://bit.ly/StudySundayF20
- Sunday, December 6 at 3:00 PM: https://bit.ly/StudySundayF20
Canvas 101 & Mastering Canvas
A hands-on workshop for Canvas beginners and experts alike! Students will learn how to navigate their Canvas sites, adjust notification settings, and other strategies to effectively use Canvas for success!
- Thursday, September 10 at 5:15 PM: https://fla.st/2YcxD6E
- Tuesday, October 13 at 1:00 PM: https://fla.st/31c8tqT
Creating a High Quality Learning Environment at Home
This workshop is designed to identify concerns related to remote learning, identifying priorities for an ideal learning environment, and executing strategies for continued remote learning success.
- Tuesday, September 15 at 5:15 PM: https://bit.ly/915LearningHome
- Tuesday, October 27 at 12:15 PM: https://bit.ly/1027LearningHome
Achieving Peace of Mind on Test Day
This workshop is designed to address stress factors that affect test performance and how to utilize strategies to better prepare for exams.
- Tuesday, September 29 at 12:15 PM: https://bit.ly/929AchievePeace
- Tuesday, November 17 at 5:15 PM: https://bit.ly/1117AchievePeace
Academic Leadership
This workshop is designed to address how transfer students can develop their academic leadership competencies and make their mark on their community.
- Thursday, October 8 at 1:00 PM: Making Your Mark: https://bit.ly/AcademicLeadershipOct
- Thursday, November 19 at 1:00 PM: Making Your Mark: https://bit.ly/AcademicLeadershipNov
Success Express: Online Learning Strategies
Learn effective strategies to become a self-regulated learner in your online classes!
- Tuesday, September 1 at 5:15 PM: https://fla.st/3aHUNGX
- Thursday, September 24 at 5:15 PM: https://fla.st/3j38piX
- Thursday, October 22 at 5:15 PM: https://fla.st/3iVLIxe
Getting Yourself Together for Finals: Goals, Plans, & Tasks
Finals are right around the corner, are you ready? This workshop will help students prepare their task management plans and goals to get everything finished.
- Tuesday, December 1 at 5:15 PM: https://fla.st/32dSyaS
Maximizing Research Skills
This workshop is designed to help students maximizing their research skills and take advantage of campus resources for research.
- Thursday, October 15 at 1:00 PM: https://bit.ly/MaxResearchOct
Other Workshops
These workshops are not currently offered this semester, but can be requested by a student group, organization, or faculty member! To request a presentation or workshop, please complete this request form and a TSS representative will be in touch!
- How to Avoid Transfer Shock: Students will discuss the realistic challenges of a first semester at FSU and how to maximize campus resources to navigate their experience.
- How to Balance Everything as a Transfer Student: Students will discuss mindfulness techniques to keep all the different "selves" that demand our time and attention in alignment. Students will discuss meditation techniques and the benefits of yoga to creating a balanced environment.
- Maximizing "The Stroze" and Other Cool Library Resources: Sponsored by Strozier Library, students will get tips on maximizing their research efforts and hands-on experience effectively using databases as research tools.
- Matching Majors to Careers for Transfer Students: Sponsored by the Career Center, this workshop is specifically designed for transfer students who are still exploring career options. Students will discuss how to turn interdisciplinary experiences into productive careers.
- Predicting Exam Questions: Students will practice incorporating the skills of generating higher order questions as a note-taking and study preparation strategy.
- How Can I Read All of THIS? Students will practice active reading strategies designed to enhance their level of preparation for classes and exams.
- Smart Study Skills for Transfer Students: Students will explore how to develop a comprehensive study schedule and use visuals, technology, and group work to improve the effectiveness of their study experience.
- So You Think You Know How to Give a Good Presentation? Students will learn the basics of developing engaging and dynamic presentations, presentation do's and don'ts, and the latest technologies available in presentation software and applications.
- Thinking and Writing Like a Scholarly Transfer Student: Students will discuss writing and speaking expectations at the collegiate level and practice working through various dilemmas using critical thinking strategies.
- Transfer Essentials: Get questions answered on the bus schedule, the best places to study, and how to operate Canvas.
- The Transfer Student's Guide to Getting Involved: Student affairs professionals will discuss with students the benefits of an active campus engagement experience, provide information on how to make the best involvement choices, and explore how to develop original student organizations.
Fall 2020 Workshop Schedule
All workshops this semester are offered via Zoom at the links below. Click here to download the full fall 2020 semester schedule.
September 2020
Workshop | Date | Time | Zoom Link |
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Success Express: Online Learning Strategies | Tuesday, September 1 | 5:15 PM | https://fla.st/3aHUNGX |
Transfer Roundtable: Fall Kickoff | Wednesday, September 2 | 5:15 PM | https://bit.ly/FallTransferRoundtable |
Canvas 101/Mastering Canvas | Thursday, September 10 | 5:15 PM | https://fla.st/2YcxD6E |
Study Sunday for Transfer Students | Sunday, September 13 | 3:00 PM | https://bit.ly/StudySundayF20 |
Creating a High Quality Learning Environment at Home | Tuesday, September 15 | 5:15 PM | https://bit.ly/915LearningHome |
Success Express: Online Learning Strategies | Thursday, September 24 | 5:15 PM | https://fla.st/3j38piX |
Achieving Peace of Mind on Test Day | Tuesday, September 29 | 12:15 PM | https://bit.ly/929AchievePeace |
October 2020
Workshop | Date | Time | Zoom Link |
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Transfer Roundtable: Getting Involved & Engaged | Wednesday, October 7 | 5:15 PM | https://bit.ly/FallTransferRoundtable |
Academic Leadership: Making your Mark | Thursday, October 8 | 1:00 PM | https://bit.ly/AcademicLeadershipOct |
Canvas 101/Mastering Canvas | Tuesday, October 13 | 1:00 PM | https://fla.st/31c8tqT |
Maximizing Research Skills | Thursday, October 15 | 1:00 PM | https://bit.ly/MaxResearchOct |
Success Express: Online Learning Strategies | Thursday, October 22 | 5:15 PM | https://fla.st/3iVLIxe |
Study Sunday for Transfer Students | Sunday, October 25 | 3:00 PM | https://bit.ly/StudySundayF20 |
Creating a High Quality Learning Environment at Home | Tuesday, October 27 | 12:15 PM | https://bit.ly/1027LearningHome |
November 2020
Workshop | Date | Time | Zoom Link |
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Transfer Roundtable: Self-Care & Transfer Students | Wednesday, November 4 | 5:15 PM | https://bit.ly/FallTransferRoundtable |
Achieving Peace of Mind on Test Day | Tuesday, November 17 | 5:15 PM | https://bit.ly/1117AchievePeace |
Academic Leadership: Making your Mark | Thursday, November 19 | 1:00 PM | https://bit.ly/AcademicLeadershipNov |
Study Sundays for Transfer Students | Sunday, November 22 | 3:00 PM | https://bit.ly/StudySundayF20 |
December 2020
Workshop | Date | Time | Zoom Link |
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Getting Yourself Together for Finals: Goals, Plans, & Tasks | Tuesday, December 1 | 5:15 PM | https://fla.st/32dSyaS |
Transfer Roundtable: Fall Close Out | Wednesday, December 2 | 5:15 PM | https://bit.ly/FallTransferRoundtable |
Study Sundays for Transfer Students | Sunday, December 6 | 3:00 PM | https://bit.ly/StudySundayF20 |