The "Double Dimes" were not the only students starting orientation two weeks ago today.

Transfer students had their own, busy week of orientation activities, ranging from a welcome dinner to campus tours led by Transfer Advisory Counselors. They also joined first-years at events designed for all new students, such as convocation.

This fall's transfer orientation was "better than it has ever been before," said Sue Wasiolek, dean of students and assistant vice president for student affairs.

Years of improvements, expansions and additions have shaped the program, Wasiolek explained. She added that the decision to include exchange students--for the first time in recent years--was a major, positive change.

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