Augusta University is home to a community of scholars, visionaries, and change-makers.
The Office of New Student and Family Transitions strives to inspire and empower each and every student to leave a mark on the world through life changing, life saving
education.
Here in the Office of New Student & Family Transitions, we work each and every day
to ensure that our students and their families experience a seamless transition into
our community. We strive for excellence in what we do, and how we do it. Through innovative
and high-impact practices, we deliver just-in-time information that supports the whole
student and their family as they begin their journey toward life changing, life saving
education.
The Jaguar Way
Our Professional and Student Leadership teams build community through shared experiences
and connections. Our teams approach their work by sharing their authentic stories
and perspectives, highlighting the common values that unite us as Jaguars and strengthen
our shared Augusta community.
The Office of New Student and Family Transitions is committed to the successful transition
of all students, and their systems of support. We value the following:
Success & Leadership
Learning that prepares students for a lifetime of success and leadership.
Excellence without Compromise
The pursuit of excellence without compromise.
Climate of Success
Achievement supported by a climate that celebrates each person's success.
Shared Community
The shared mutuality between all students, their supporters, and our shared Augusta
Community.
A Culture of Respect
A culture of respect for all members of our shared community – and a shared commitment
to uplifting all members of our community.
We demonstrate these values in the creation and implementation of all of our programs,
events, and experiences as we strive to ensure that each individual is able to learn
and work in an atmosphere of mutual respect and care. We ask that all members of our
shared Augusta University community be mindful of our responsibility and commitment
to create an environment that is welcoming to all, where each person feels accepted,
valued and safe.
Our Mission: We cultivate a comprehensive experience that ensures a transformative transition into
our shared community.
Our Vision: To create transformative transitions that empower every student and their supporter to thrive
through personalized support, timely resources, and meaningful connections. By fostering
an inclusive environment where scholarship meets innovation, we prepare our students
to become tomorrow's leaders and change-makers in the Augusta University community
and beyond.
Our Purpose: The Office of New Student and Family Transitions serves as the cornerstone of transformative
beginnings at Augusta University, creating comprehensive programs and services that
bridge the journey from acceptance to achievement. Through orientation, family programs,
and transition initiatives, we create pathways that empower students and their supporters
to navigate, thrive in, and contribute to the Augusta University experience while
fostering an inclusive environment where every new member of our community feels welcomed,
prepared, and inspired.
