The Office of Student Development offers programs and services throughout the year for students who have transferred from community colleges or other four-year institutions. Transfer students may elect to register for a 1-credit course, Students in Transition, which provides a comprehensive introduction to computing and other university resources. Orientation programs designed specifically for transfer students take place during the summer and during the four days of events that precede the first day of classes in the fall term. Connections, a newsletter published each term, keeps new transfer students informed of university services, programs, and events of interest.