Welcome to Transitional Services

Transitional Services provides freshman and transfer students with information and academic assistance that promotes success and a seamless transition to ASU. Our office coordinates the Early Alert Program and the Academic Year Alternative Admissions Program. According to Stephen Covey, we must "begin with the end in mind." In our office, the end result comprises a productive and educated workforce, and just as equally important, the beginning encompasses developing academic assistance services to facilitate the student's success through careful planning.

Services

• Academic assistance
• Financial aid appeals process and counseling
• Career Counseling information
• Scholarship search information
• Degree Choice
• Tutoring and instructional support information (SI)
• Academic Advising

DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS

Academic Year Alternative Admissions Program (AAP)

High school graduates who do not qualify for regular admission and desire to enroll as full-time, degree-seeking students at ASU during the academic year may qualify for provisional admission through the following special program:The Undergraduate Admissions Appeals Committee will review applications for consideration into the Alternative Admission Program. In addition to reviewing the student's class rank, standardized test scores, and high school grades and courses, the committee will consider other factors such as leadership activities, community service, talents and awards, extenuating circumstances, and employment/internships. Applicants for the Alternative Admission Program must have an offical SAT or ACT score on file with the university.

The applications considered under the Alternative Admission Program will be on a case-by-case basis. Students admitted may be subject to specific enrollment conditions established by the Undergraduate Admissions Appeals Committee based on the applicant's individual circumstances. These conditions may include enrolling in prescribed developmental course work, participating in tutoring sessions and other academic support activities, and meeting other conditions designed to promote academic success. Students admitted under this program must register for courses only at ASU while on alternative admission status and must complete 12 semester credit hours of presribed course work at ASU during both the Fall and Spring semesters.

Students admitted alternatively must earn a GPA on all college level course work attempted at ASU during each semester, which is at least equal to that required of regularly admitted students to maintain enrollment in the university as specified in the University Catalog. Transfer credits will not be considered in connection with the admission or subsequent status of an alternatively admitted student.

Early Alert Program

The Early Alert Program provides a proactive feedback system which identifies students exhibiting early manifestations of poor academic performance or disengagement. The overall goal focuses on implementation of appropriate interventions for students, thereby promoting their academic success and improving retention. Faculty and staff identify students with at-risk behaviors and refer them to the Transitional Services office. Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit names of those students who may be jeopardizing their academic future.

At-risk behaviors include, but are not limited to:

• Excessive or frequent absences
• Low grades or incomplete assignments
• Expressed desire to withdraw from school

Completing a referral is easy and can be made by clicking on this link Early Alert pdf

Once a referral is made, the Transitional Services office will make several attempts to contact the student in order to set up an academic assistance program and make necessary referrals. The Early Alert program is another positive step toward helping retain students at ASU and promote their future success.

If you need our assistance with anything, please let us know.

We welcome walk-ins, or to set up an appointment, call us at 942-2399 transitional@angelo.edu Office Hours: 8 – 5 p.m. Library 3rd Floor, A308.