U.Va. Orientation: Transfer Student Peer Advisor Program

Mission
The Transfer Student Peer Advisor (TSPA) Program is a student run organization designed to help new transfer students become acclimated at the University of Virginia. TSPAs are primary resources for easing the academic and social transition of new transfer students into the University. This program fosters a strong network of transfer students who can rely upon one another for support, friendship and guidance. TSPAs strengthen this network through academic and social programming for new transfer students as well as through close and frequent contact with their advisees.

The 2008-09 TSPA Chairs
(from left to right: Chloe Hodson, Heather Welborn, Doug Francken and Haley Hicks)

TSPAS will...

	Create a welcoming environment for all new transfer students
	Provide friendship and support to new students during their transition
	Provide information regarding University and community resources
	Direct students to appropriate academic resources as requested
	Provide educational and social programming to meet student needs
	Assist students as they learn about opportunities for involvement at U.Va.
	Maintain enthusiasm and dedication to the TSPA program and all new transfers

Meet the 2008-09 TSPAs