“Absolutely, because they’re not going to know where to go. If they come from a different school, they’re not going to know anything about this school. They should definitely keep the orientations running.”Fayth WilsonFreshman
“I would think it would be a good idea to learn the layout of the school and how it runs because NEIU is a commuter school, and it runs differently than going away to college. I think that the orientations would be beneficial.”Megan OrlandoFreshman
“Yes, I do. I was very confused when I came to school, mainly because I have transferred many times before. It can be a challenge to get a hold of teachers and departments to speak with regarding transfer credits and other important information like class schedules and knowing what’s going on with the programs here.”Abby Heinz Senior
“I believe they should have orientation for transfer students so they won’t become lost on the first day of class. It also gives students confidence, which leads to better performances.”Yolanda Saér Pagón Foreign Exchange Student (Puerto Rico), Junior
“I don’t feel there should be a transfer student orientation because if you’re not smart enough to figure it out on your own, then you shouldn’t be in college.”Kevin Byers Senior
“Since there already is a transfer student orientation, I feel they should continue the program. Because it helps that are not knowledgeable about NEIU’s building structures to get around school.”Sergio Guzmán Junior
“I don’t really think it’s necessary because I came to the orientation. It had a lot of information that was useful as far as financial aid goes and how the school functions, as well as the orientation of the school grounds. I don’t really think it helped too much in that area (school grounds). “Ferhan Syed Junior
“It should be up to the student if they want to take it. I think that some program like that is not a bad idea.”Aaron Kanfer Senior
“Yes, I do, because I am a transfer student and I enrolled in Spring 2007 and I never got an orientation. I believe it would have helped me a lot to find my way around school, know where offices are located, and where different departments are located. I learned all that info later on, which was difficult for me to adjust to this school.”Kiran Siddiqi Senior
“I do believe that there should be a transfer student orientation because aside from location, it also helps the student understand where they are in regards to academic level. Also, to help them establish what they need in regards to graduation from this school.”Verónica Molina Senior