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Congratulations! You’ve done the hard part of being accepted to Berea College, now let’s get you prepared to be here in August! The Office of Student Success &Transition staff will be sharing with you some great tools for success, along with Next Step processes, in order to make your transition successful.
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Welcome to Berea College

#BereaBoundApr 08, 2020

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Mountaineer Summit Series: Student Panel

Mountaineer Summit Series: Student Panel

Audio from the August 4, 2022 Zoom session with incoming and current students. 

Aug 10, 202249:20
Mountaineer Summit Series Session D

Mountaineer Summit Series Session D

Featuring guests from the Labor Program and Information Systems & Services (IS&S).

Jul 12, 202259:50
Mountaineer Summit Series Session C

Mountaineer Summit Series Session C

SST staff discuss Financial Aid and answer questions about the upcoming Summer Connections sessions. 

Jun 21, 202247:54
Mountaineer Summit Series Session B

Mountaineer Summit Series Session B

SST staff chat with guests from Residence Life and Campus Engagement.

Jun 01, 202249:36
Mountaineer Summit Series Session A

Mountaineer Summit Series Session A

Audio from the Mountaineer Summit on May 2, 2022.

May 18, 202232:19
Family Informational Session

Family Informational Session

Audio from the August 4, 2021 family informational Zoom session.

Aug 05, 202101:05:15
Labor Zoom Session

Labor Zoom Session

Audio from the July 12 informational Zoom session for incoming students about the Labor Program.

Jul 15, 202159:34
Transfer Zoom Session

Transfer Zoom Session

Audio from the July 6 Zoom informational session for incoming transfer students. 

Jul 15, 202153:21
Meet Our Campus Dietician!

Meet Our Campus Dietician!

You can contact Katie by emailing her at katherine.ullery@sodexo.com.

Jun 22, 202114:24
Zoom Info Session: Student Life

Zoom Info Session: Student Life

Audio from the June 14 informational session with representatives from Student Life. 

Jun 22, 202101:01:33
Financial Aid Zoom Session

Financial Aid Zoom Session

Audio of the informational Zoom session with Student Financial Aid Services on Wednesday, June 3. 

Jun 09, 202156:34
SST Zoom Session 1: 2021 Domestic Students

SST Zoom Session 1: 2021 Domestic Students

Listen to the Office of Student Success & Transition provide insight on Next Steps as you transition to join us this coming Fall '21 as a Berea College Mountaineer!

If you have any questions, please reach out to The Office of Student Success & Transition at sst@berea.edu or call us at (859) 985-3376

We can't wait to see you here with us this fall!

May 11, 202152:22
Spring '21 Informational Session

Spring '21 Informational Session

Listen to our special guest from the Office of Student Success & Transition and Student Life Office talk about what to expect for coming to Berea College in the Spring '21 term.

Hosted by: Ty Hollowell, Coordinator of First-Year Programming & Family Engagement

Special Guests this episode: Dr. Chris Lakes, Director of the Office of Student Success & Transition

Ellie Hogg, SST Program Associate

Collis Robinson, Associate Dean of Student Life

Hannah Tolliver, Assistant Director of Housing 

Should you have any questions, please reach out at sst@berea.edu or (859) 985-3376

Sep 30, 202048:27
The Labor Program

The Labor Program

Hear from The Labor Program about what the semester ahead will look like & what you need to know before arriving on campus. If you have additional questions, please email labor_program@berea.edu

Aug 07, 202031:00
Student Financial Aid Town Hall
Jul 28, 202055:33
July Zoom ft. Student Life

July Zoom ft. Student Life

Hear from Student Life share about life on campus this fall, logistics of what to expect on campus & what Berea is doing to best support you in this transition during COVID-19.  Special guests on this episode feature Associate Vice President for Student Life, Collis Robinson, Associate Dean for Student Life, Hannah Tolliver, Assistant Director of Housing, and Stephen Howard Coordinator of Student Involvement & Engagement, along with special appearances from Area Coordinators Rick, Mike & Rachel.

Student Life can be reached at (859) 985-3290 or student_life@berea.edu and housing@berea.edu

Jul 09, 202053:27
July Zoom COVID-19 Town Hall

July Zoom COVID-19 Town Hall

Hear from special guests from across campus as we provide clarity to information that's been shared, answer any questions you might've had and aim to give you helpful information that will guide you in making the best-informed decision for choosing to come to campus this fall or deferring to the spring '21 term.  Host: Ty Hollowell, Coordinator of First-Year Programming & Family Engagement along with Dr. Chris Lakes, Director of Student Success & Transition. Special guests include Dr. Channell Barbour, Vice President for Student Life, Gus Gerassimides, Associate Vice President for Student Life, Collis Robinson, Associate Dean for Student Life, Hannah Tolliver, Assistant Director of Housing, Theresa Lowder, Director of Student Financial Aid, and Jessica Pena, Coordinator of Recruitment and Outreach.

Topics covered this segment included but are not limited to: Academics, Housing, Financial Aid, Life on campus, Rules & Expectations, Arrival on Campus, COVID-19 Testing, and more.

After listening to this segment, if you would like to change your original intent on either coming to campus this fall or deferring to the spring '21 semester, please email either lakesc@berea.edu, hollowellt@berea.edu, or firstyears@berea.edu 

Additional contact information:

Student Life can be reached at (859) 985-3290 or student_life@berea.edu and housing@berea.edu

Student Financial Aid can be reached at (859) 985-3310 or finaid@berea.edu

Jul 07, 202001:22:51
June Zoom Session ft. Student Financial Aid

June Zoom Session ft. Student Financial Aid

Hear from Chris Lakes, Director of Student Success & Transition and Ty Hollowell, Coordinator of First-Year Programming and Family Engagement as they share insights about Berea College's "No Tuition Promise" mission with special guest from Student Financial Aid.

Additionally, questions that we've received in the past will be answered to help you in your transition to becoming Berea Bound in the Fall.

Jun 26, 202019:37
June Town Hall Zoom Session Recap

June Town Hall Zoom Session Recap

Hear from Chris Lakes, Director of Student Success & Transition and Ty Hollowell, Coordinator of First-Year Programming and Family Engagement as they share insights about Berea College's Academic Calendar update for Fall 2020, Academic Interest Sessions coming via Zoom in June, & Student Send-Off events coming your way in July. Additionally, questions that we've received in the past will be answered to help you in your transition to becoming Berea Bound in the Fall.

For any additional questions, you may have, please give us an email at firstyear@berea.edu or call the office at (859) 985-3376

Jun 11, 202017:05
Labor Agreement

Labor Agreement

Labor is an essential part of Berea College's mission.

Hear from Orientation Leaders Ca'Sandra & Fernando share about the Labor Agreement at Berea College.

May 15, 202001:53
Your Schedule & Books

Your Schedule & Books

As incoming students, Berea college creates your first-semester schedule for you. You also receive a book stipend that goes towards the cost of some of your books needed for classes.

Hear from Orientation Leaders Ryan, Ca'Sandra and Draper as they share about your Schedule and Books at Berea College.

May 15, 202002:42
Residential Campus
May 14, 202002:00
Online Orientation - Placement Testing

Online Orientation - Placement Testing

The Online Orientation has several components to it, one of which is the Placement Testing.

Hear from Orientation Leaders Jeb & Crystal about the Math Placement Test in the Online Orientation model.

May 14, 202001:37
Types of Financial Aid at Berea College
May 14, 202001:39
Health Forms
May 12, 202000:57
Online Orientation - Course Preference
May 12, 202001:39
Get To Know YOUR Student Orientation Advisor!!!!

Get To Know YOUR Student Orientation Advisor!!!!

In this podcast you will hear from Joey Girouard, the Student Orientation Advisor, and get to know a little bit about him before meeting him this upcoming fall!
May 12, 202001:44
May Zoom Session Recap

May Zoom Session Recap

Hear from Chris Lakes, Director of Student Success & Transition and Ty Hollowell, Coordinator of First-Year Programming and Family Engagement as they share insights about Berea College's COVID-19 response, Online Orientation, what's to come & answer some questions that were received in our previous live Zoom session with incoming students & parents and families.

For any additional questions, you may have, please give us an email at firstyear@berea.edu or call the office at (859) 985-3376

May 08, 202029:16
Getting Around Berea
May 04, 202002:53
Student Life Involvement

Student Life Involvement

Getting involved in House Council is an opportunity to do great things – whether it’s hosting social gatherings in the residence halls, providing service opportunities for residents, promoting physical improvements in the halls, or contributing to campus change.  All House Council members assist in the execution of SGA events and serve as a voice for the students in their respective residence halls, as well as the student body as a whole.

Hear from Orientation Leaders  Calisa & Jeb about about House Council and Student Life at Berea College.

May 03, 202001:60
Let's talk Gen Ed
May 03, 202001:36
Making Friends

Making Friends

At Berea, you'll meet so many people from different walks of life. You may never know what the random roommate of yours may end up meaning to you years later, or whom the friends from the dance club, study groups or study abroad trips will transform into.

Hear from Orientation Leaders Leke, Kshitiz & Wilmer about Making Friends at Berea College.

May 03, 202002:38
The Major
May 01, 202003:04
Study Abroad
May 01, 202003:09
GST101: Strategies for Academic Success
Apr 20, 202002:58
Research Opportunities
Apr 20, 202005:19
Roommates
Apr 20, 202001:56
Welcome to Berea College

Welcome to Berea College

Welcome to Berea College, where this podcast, #BereaBound will help serve in helping you transition into the Berea family. A College like no Other #ThisIsBerea

Hear from Orientation Leaders Sabina,  Ryan & Hayle about what this podcast hopes to do as we prepare you to be #BereaBound at Berea College.

Apr 08, 202002:45
A Liberal Arts Approach
Apr 07, 202002:09
Campus Involvement

Campus Involvement

There's plenty of ways to be involved at Berea - give the website a browse & search all the clubs & registered student organizations where opportunities await!

Hear from Orientation Leaders Je'Dynn, Maria & Wilmer about Campus Involvement at Berea College.

Apr 07, 202004:18
A Place Built just for You
Apr 07, 202010:14
Dignity in all Labor
Apr 07, 202002:06
Just Keep Swimming
Apr 07, 202003:02
Show me the Money

Show me the Money

For more resources on Understanding Your Financial Aid - https://www.berea.edu/student-financial-aid/understanding-financial-aid-award/

Outside Scholarships -  https://www.berea.edu/student-financial-aid/outside-scholarships/

Please notify Student Financial Aid Services of any scholarships you receive directly. Please send notification letters from the donors and mail any checks you receive for outside scholarships to the following address:

Attention: Student Financial Aid Services
Berea College
CPO 2172, Berea, KY 40404

Hear from Orientation Leader Sola about Scholarships with Financial Aid at Berea College. 

Apr 07, 202001:53
A is for Advisor
Apr 06, 202003:14
No Tuition Promise Doesn’t Mean “Free”
Apr 02, 202005:11
#BereaBound - Teaser
Mar 31, 202000:27