Simpson College is offering a FREE, one-credit course called Transitions for new and prospective students. You will meet students and faculty, tour each of our three campuses and learn about the services available to our evening and weekend students. This class meets a total of three evenings over a two-week period.
Our next set of Transitions classes will be held from 6 pm to 9pm on the following dates:
December 2, 2008 in West Des Moines
December 9, 2008 in Ankeny
December 16, 2008 in Indianola
Fill out the form below to register. View a detailed agenda.
Topics include:
- Balancing work, family and classes
- Learning strategies, time management, note taking skills
- Introduction to other adult students, advisors who work evenings and faculty members
- Tour of each campus
- Library resources, technology resources, Hawley Academic Resource Center
- How to maximize your financial aid
- How to pay for your class and use the no-interest tuition reimbursement loan
Here are some of the comments received from past participants:
“This class helped so much! I now know names and faces of people that I can turn to for help.”
“I feel more confident just having sat through this course!”
“It’s a must to take! You meet people who are just like you and can get additional information on resources that you may not find on your own.”
“I feel I have a better understanding of my goals; I feel more confident in returning to college; and I learned many new study, time management and organizational techniques.”