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Student Orientation and Transition Services is pleased to present the Aggie Parent & Family Podcast, a podcast for parents and families of USU Aggies! Here we share practical advice from leading USU experts and students to help guide both you and your student in your journey at Utah State University.
Episodes

Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Episode 42: Parent & Family Weekend
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Show Notes:
In today’s episode we talk about our upcoming Parent & Family Weekend event! This is such a great way for parents and families to experience what life is like as an Aggie! During this event, you will get to know your student’s college, attend a football game, participate in activities, and more. We put a lot of work into ensuring this event is fun, informative, and experiential for Aggies and their family. We have more information in the links provided below.
Parent & Family Weekend Website: https://www.usu.edu/parents/weekend/
Purchase a Ticket Here: https://offer.fevo.com/football-vs-james-madison-8wpqcsy-3897876?fevoUri=football-vs-james-madison-8wpqcsy-3897876%2F
Sierra Law’s Contact Information:
(435) 797-7557
Sierra.Law@usu.edu
Other Links:
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
USU First Semester Registration Guide: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/guides/
Registration Vocabulary: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/lingo

Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Now Hiring Students: Connections Peer Mentor Application is Open
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023

Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Episode 41: Parent Orientation Information
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023

Friday Feb 24, 2023
Episode 40: Introducing the New Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
In this episode, I sit down with Isaiah Jones, the Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He introduces the new division and the ways it can help parents and families support their students.

Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Episode 39: Why your Student Should Utilize USU Academic Success Coaching
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
In today’s episode, I sit down with the USU Director of Student Retention & Completion, Heidi Kesler, and USU Academic Success Coach, Carolina Bell, to discuss why your student should utilize USU Academic Success Coaching. We go into some of the services offered, why it is essential, and what students can expect when visiting.
USU Parent & Family Programs: usu.edu/parents/index
USU Parent & Family Contact Information: 435-797-7557; isaiah.jones@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
USU Student Retention & Completion: usu.edu/retention/index/
USU Academic Success Coaching: usu.edu/retention/academic-success-coaches
Guest
Heidi Kesler – USU Student Retention & Completion
Carolina Bell – USU Academic Success Coach

Monday Nov 14, 2022
Episode 38: Spring 2023 Registration Remiders
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
In today’s episode, I talk about spring 2023 registration. We chat tips and tricks with college scheduler, building a plan ahead of time, and what to do if you are not planning to attend the spring semester.
New Student Orientation: usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
Notification of Leave: usu.edu/retention/nol/

Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Episode 37: Being Exploratory at USU
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
In today’s episode, we chat over Zoom with Jana Haws from the Exploratory Advising office, Kevin Schwemmin from the Career Design Center, as well as A-Team member Mason Ralphs about what it means to be “exploratory” here at USU. We get to dive into what picking a major might look like for students and why it is okay if you change your mind when it comes to what it is you would like to study.
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
Exploratory Advising: https://advising.usu.edu/exploratory/index
Exploratory Advising Office Contact Information: 435-797-3373; exploratoryadvising@usu.edu; TSC 302
Major Quest Canvas: https://usu.instructure.com/enroll/EK84LL
Focus Area Website: https://advising.usu.edu/exploratory/focusareas/
Career Design Center: https://www.usu.edu/career-design-center/
Aggie Network: https://aggienetwork.usu.edu/
Guests
Jana Haws – Exploratory Academic Advisor at Utah State University
Kevin Schwemmin – Executive Director of the Career Design Center at Utah State University
Mason Ralphs – Exploratory; Sophomore; Pocatello, Idaho

Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
In today’s episode, I sit down with A-Team member Emma as well as Jennifer and Sue of the Student Financial Support here at USU to talk about the different services offered through the new department. We go into some of the specific services offered, why it is important, and what students can expect when visiting.
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
Student Financial Support: https://www.usu.edu/financial-support/
Emails: financialaid@usu.edu; scholarships@usu.edu; smmc@usu.edu
Location: TSC 106 (set to return August 5, 2022 to in-person services)
Guest
Sue Rasmussen – Scholarships Councilor; USU Student Financial Support
Jennifer McGaughey – Assistant Director of Counseling; USU Student Financial Support
Emma Davis – Double Major in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education & Psychology; Sophomore; Sandy, UT

Monday Jun 27, 2022
Episode 35: Fall 2022: What to Expect with In-Person Aggie Orientation
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
In today’s episode, I sit down again with Isaiah, Reagan, Kara, and Tia to talk about in-person Aggie Orientation and what students can expect. We break down the orientation day, talk about parent orientation, and give some advice for students as they prepare to attend.
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
Sign-Up for In-Person Orientation or Switch Orientation Days: https://login.usu.edu/cas/login?service=https://secure1.vzorientation.com/usu/ssosignin.aspx
Guest
Isaiah Jones – Parent and Family Program Coordinator, Student Orientation; Utah State University
Reagan Jensen – Psychology and Communication Studies; Senior; South Weber, UT
Kara Pastorik – Nutrition and Dietetics; Senior; Bountiful, UT
Tia Zebe - Human Development and Communication Studies; Junior; Las Vegas, NV

Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Episode 34: Fall 2022: Module 3, Aggie Orientation
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
In today’s episode, we chat over Zoom with A-Team members, Erin and Xander about Module 3 of the online orientation, in-person Aggie Orientation, and what to expect this summer as they prepare to attend Utah State.
New Student Orientation: https://www.usu.edu/orientation/locations/logan
Sign-up for an in-person Aggie Orientation Session (or change your date): https://secure1.vzorientation.com/usu/
Orientation Office Contact Information: 435-797-0283; orientation@usu.edu; Instagram @usuateam
Guests
Erin Nielsen – Social Work; Senior; Hyde Park, UT
Xander Heath – Marketing with Tech Sales Minor, Senior; West Valley City, UT