<p>Hey guys, checking in after a long absence.</p>
<p>Just heard some good news about a friend of the family, maybe will get me back up to the ol' alma mater.</p>
<p>Good luck to all you guys, especially the Ed'ers and the transfer applicants,this is a really intense time.</p>
<p>Anybody know if they do anything in particular to integrate Spring transfers?? Do they stick them any particular place? Or just dump them anyplace randomly and make them fend for themselves? Activities to help them acclimate?</p>
<p>Haven't seen Gomestar around for a little while.</p>
<p>Each college has their own transfer orientation. I think CALS does a great job with theirs...they have info sessions, a luncheon with current students and other activities throughout the year. With the loss of the Transfer Center in 2007 I think the housing situation is less than ideal....but don't worry, nobody will leave the transfers hanging!</p>
<p>well if it's by college I'd be particularly interested if someone knows how they handle this for Arts & Sciences.</p>
<p>And yes, I am precisely worried about them leaving the transfers hanging. If memory serves, it isn't always the most cuddly place in the world.</p>
<p>Any elaboration on "less than ideal":
just dumped randomly, scattered throughout the campus, wherever someone left, is that what we're talking about? Probably..</p>
<p>Transfers are placed in available rooms on West Campus/Collegetown...I don't know of a better way to do it when students enter in the spring. When students entered in the Fall...Cornell placed clusters of transfers in the same dorm. I was one of many transfers who fought against the demolition of the Transfer Center as it was a wonderful and unique thing to Cornell...but it obviously didn't do much good. At least Cornell guarantees housing to incoming transfers....many universities do not. </p>
<p>I think Cornell, with a few exceptions (mostly arrogant students), is welcoming to its transfers. I had a wonderful experience and while I was on campus...I worked hard to make sure other incoming transfers felt welcomed to their new school.</p>