{"id":1595,"date":"2020-08-13T12:43:18","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T16:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transfer-draft\/?page_id=1595"},"modified":"2026-05-06T18:23:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T22:23:09","slug":"involvement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transfer\/involvement\/","title":{"rendered":"Involvement and Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Transfer Student Success is committed to helping transfer students feel informed, supported, and connected at URI. This page brings together opportunities to build community, join transfer-focused organizations, explore leadership, and celebrate transfer student achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Start With URI&#8217;s Transfer Student Association (TSA)! <\/h1><p>Join the Transfer Student Association. Meet other transfer students, attend events, build community, and help shape the transfer experience at URI.<\/p><a class=\"cl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/urinvolved.uri.edu\/organization\/rhodytsa\" title=\"\">join the TSA on urinvolved<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1737\/shutterstock_1803454936-scaled.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/urinvolved.uri.edu\/organization\/rhodytsa\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1737\/8793c77e-23a5-4df0-b1c9-fa0c8076145c1f68fd9d-d06b-4efe-9a5d-ef4bea6e8e79-2-e1761994245237.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>TSA is Open Involvement<\/h2><p>The Transfer Student Association is URI&#8217;s student-led organization for transfer students. TSA is a place to meet people, attend events, socialize, ask questions, and get more comfortable at URI.<br><br>TSA is also a leadership opportunity. Incoming and current transfer students can help shape the organization around what transfer students need most, including events, peer connection, outreach, resource sharing, and community-building.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">join uri tsa on urinvolved<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transfer\/tau-sigma\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1737\/images.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Tau Sigma is Invited Recognition<\/h2><p>Tau Sigma is URI&#8217;s national transfer honor society. It recognizes transfer students who demonstrate strong academic achievement after beginning at URI.<br><br>TSA is open to students who want connection, involvement, and leadership. Tau Sigma is for students who are invited after meeting eligibility requirements.<br><br>During your first full semester at URI. earned a 3.5 GPA, &amp; become eligible for Tau Sigma recognition.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">REVIEW ELIGIBITY &amp; ACCEPT INVITATION<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Incoming Transfer Students Can Help Shape TSA<\/h1>\n\n<p><strong>The Transfer Student Organization (TSA) is growing, and incoming transfer students are encouraged to take an active role. <\/strong>This is an opportunity to help shape TSA to meet transfer students&#8217; needs most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students interested in events, communications, peer connection, outreach, social activities, welcoming new transfer students, or helping other transfers find support are encouraged to get involved. Current transfer students are also welcome to express interest in leadership and ambassador roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Possible leadership areas include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Events and social activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communications and promotion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peer connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>URInvolved outreach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welcoming new transfer students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer Success Ambassador support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tau Sigma connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic and career resource sharing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"mailto:rooney@uri.edu?subject=TSA%20Leadership%20Interest\" title=\"\">email john rooney about tsa leadership opportunities <\/a>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Use URInvolved<\/h1>\n\n<p>URInvolved is where URI students find organizations, events, and involvement opportunities. Start by joining the Transfer Student Association, then explore other groups connected to your interests, major, identity, or career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure where to start? Join TSA first. It is built for transfer students and is a strong first step toward connection, leadership, and campus involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/urinvolved.uri.edu\/organization\/rhodytsa\" title=\"\">join transfer student association (tsa) on urinvolved<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/studentinvolvement\/student-groups\/\" title=\"\">browse student organizations<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/urinvolved.uri.edu\/\" title=\"\">VIEW campus events<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1737\/TS-2025-Friday-Picture-of-Me-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transfer Excellence in Action<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>URI transfer students are leading, serving, and earning recognition. Learn how a URI transfer student and Tau Sigma leader earned national recognition for academic excellence, leadership, and service.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transfer\/tau_sigma_everton_scholarship\/\" title=\"\">read the story<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>GET CONNECTED<\/h1>\n\n<p>Find organizations, events, and leadership opportunities that match your interests and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/studentinvolvement\/\" title=\"\">OFFICE OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/studentinvolvement\/student-groups\/\" title=\"\">STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/urinvolved.uri.edu\/\" title=\"\">URINVOLVED<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>STAY SUPPORTED<\/h1>\n\n<p>Use campus resources early to build skills, explore opportunities, and stay connected.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/\" title=\"\">ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT CENTER<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/career\/\" title=\"\">CAREER AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING<\/a>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/\" title=\"\">FANNON INSTITUTE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS<\/a>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jr\">From The Assistant Director:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"932\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1737\/JohnRweb.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4268\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7725771552215009;width:166px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1737\/JohnRweb.jpg 720w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1737\/JohnRweb-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1737\/JohnRweb-364x471.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1737\/JohnRweb-500x647.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Transfer students bring valuable experience, perspective, and momentum to URI. I know the transition can be exciting, confusing, and sometimes frustrating \u2014 often all at once. Getting connected early can make URI feel more familiar and easier to navigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have spent more than 15 years at URI in several roles, including faculty member, academic advisor, student organization advisor, and campus leader. In those roles, I have worked with many students who were trying to figure out where to start, who to ask, or what to do next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel stuck, start here. I may not always be the final answer, but I can usually help you identify the next step, ask the right question, or connect with the right person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in joining the Transfer Student Association or serving in a leadership role, please reach out. Incoming and current transfer students are welcome to get involved, share ideas, and help shape the transfer student experience at URI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please include your 9-digit URI ID and a short note about your interest or question so I can help connect you with the right next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>John Rooney<br><\/strong>Assistant Director, Transfer Student Success<br>Fannon Institute for Student Success<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rooney\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Contact &amp; Scheduling Information<\/span><\/strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">:<\/span><\/u><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>John Rooney<\/strong>, <em>Assistant Director<\/em>, <em>Transfer Student Success<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/earlyalert\/contact\/\">Retention and Academic Success Center<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/uri.edu\/success\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"uri.edu\/success\">Fannon Institute for Student Success<\/a><br>018A Roosevelt Hall, 90 Lower College Rd., Kingston, RI 02881<br><a href=\"mailto:rooney@uri.edu\">rooney@uri.edu<\/a> . 401.874.2473 . <a href=\"http:\/\/uri.edu\/transfer\">uri.edu\/transfer<\/a> <br><em>When applicable, please always include your 9-digit URI ID.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/appointments\/schedules\/AcZssZ3jF4a5HvYI0A_OoRvG6rlGnRsOJDewVw-06V14hHn9-uwwC8yfSFCWYBfJRfb6ITFnfS4qIaXl\" title=\"\">schedule an appointment (in-person or virtually) with john Rooney<\/a>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Build Community. Get Involved. Thrive at URI.<\/h1><p>Explore organizations, events, and opportunities at URI.<br><br><\/p><a class=\"cl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/urinvolved.uri.edu\" title=\"\">Explore URI Involvement opportunities<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1737\/FDH6KIDRZAI6TB3OLDG7WFNV5Iw.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transfer Student Success is committed to helping transfer students feel informed, supported, and connected at URI. This page brings together opportunities to build community, join transfer-focused organizations, explore leadership, and celebrate transfer student achievement. From The Assistant Director: Transfer students bring valuable experience, perspective, and momentum to URI. 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