ASU Transfer Times February 2025
Registration now open: Spring Training with Academic Alliances
Perhaps your department has hired some new student-facing staff, or you or some of your colleagues were not able to join one of our webinars during National Transfer Week last October. Spring Training is here to help! You'll hear transfer updates from ASU, see a demo of MyPath2ASU®, and learn about ASU's transfer admission process and additional resources in this one-hour webinar.
Spring Training for our ASU colleagues is taking place on Tuesday, March 25 at 1 p.m. (AZ). Whether you’ve gone through training before and would like a refresher, or are completely new to the world of MyPath2ASU, we look forward to seeing you there.
You're invited! ASU's Graduate School Fair on the Tempe campus
Are you ready to take the next step in your academic and professional journey? We’re excited to invite you to the ASU Graduate School Fair — an excellent opportunity to explore top graduate programs offered by the most innovative university in the country.
At the fair, you’ll:
- Connect with admission team members from top graduate programs.
- Explore how ASU Career Services supports students through a guided process to help them launch their dream job.
- Get an application fee waiver.
- And more!
Join us at the ASU Tempe campus on Monday, February 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (AZ). and check out the event website to learn more and register (select "graduate student" even if attending as faculty or staff). If you have questions about attending graduate school at ASU, or would like to discuss your next steps, contact a graduate admission team member.
College Connections featuring the Thunderbird School of Global Management
You won’t want to miss the next academic spotlight in our College Connections webinar series, featuring the renowned Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University on March 26 at 10 a.m. (AZ). Ranked No. 1 in the world for international trade and the premier leadership and management institution, Thunderbird is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders to make a difference on a global scale.
Discover what makes Thunderbird unique as we explore our programs and opportunities in this interactive information session. Learn from our team how transfer students can seamlessly transition into Thunderbird and thrive in our globally focused academic environment and community! So be sure to register and join us to get helpful information and resources to support your community college students on their transfer journey.
March 26 - Virtual (Thunderbird School of Global Management, 10 to 11 a.m. AZ-MST)
Welcome to the Academic Alliances team, Matt and Karina!
Exciting news for the new year. Academic Alliances is happy to announce two new members to the team — please extend a warm welcome to Program Manager, Partnership Development Matt Beard and Business and Data Analyst Karina Alonso. Matt and Karina bring ASU history with them, as a staff member and alumni. Enjoy learning a little more about Matt and Karina!
Matt Beard
Prior to his role as program manager, Matt worked as a success coach with EdPlus at ASU, working directly with ASU Online students, as well as an outreach coordinator with Access ASU overseeing partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Additionally, Matt has taught as an adjunct professor at Baylor University. Matt received his Master’s of Science in Forensic Psychology from ASU. Matt is excited to continue the work of promoting MyPath2ASU transfer student pathway technology and establishing Universal Articulation partnerships with prospective community college partners across the U.S.
Karina Alonso
Coming from a linguistics background, Karina has taught at varying institutions throughout her international residences where she developed a strong passion for the accessibility and pursuit of education, which led her to receive a Master's in TESOL at the American University in Cairo. Most recently, she served as a participant support specialist at a study abroad organization where she implemented intercultural conflict-resolution strategies and procedures, and collaborated with over 80 countries and their stakeholders, among them the U.S. State Department. Karina is delighted to provide her global and educational insight to strengthen and streamline strategies for student success in their quest for knowledge.
Community college partnership announcements
In January, ASU Academic Alliances established one new Universal Articulation agreement to deliver over 400 guided pathways into ASU on-campus, online and off-site programs.
We are proud to celebrate our latest formalized Universal Articulation partnership:
Columbia State Community College (OH)
Community college MyPath2ASU partnership update
Students utilizing MyPath2ASU receive the support and resources they need to successfully navigate the transfer process. Our customized self-service tools help them save time and money while minimizing loss of credit on their path to degree completion.
And with your assistance, even more students are learning about the benefits of signing up for MyPath2ASU and enrolling into an ASU degree program.
