Students can choose to attend the Re-Entry Meeting for their program – and we encourage them to do so! Regardless of whether a student was abroad/away during January term, a semester, or for a full year, they can attend a Re-Entry Meeting with a Smith Center staff member and the faculty program advisor. These meetings allow:
- Students to share various aspects of their time off campus – including any concerns or frustrations they may have. Re-Entry Meetings offer the best chance for Smith Center and Program Advisors to hear about student’s experiences, become better advisors of the program for future students, address concerns, and get a better sense of the opportunities students have while on their chosen program.
- To better understand the “on the ground” experience students have within the host community/host university – especially related to academic coursework, registration, credit transfer, housing, on-site staff/providers, the local community, etc.
- Offer support to students as they transition back to campus, find ways to connect their off-campus experience with their remaining time on the Hill or with their future careers, and assist with transfer credits.
Have questions or concerns? Just want to talk to someone about your re-entry experience or program?
Connect with a Smith Center staff member. They would be happy to meet with you one-on-one or in a group setting. Appointments can be made on our Make an Appointment webpage or by emailing the Smith Center at smith.center@stolaf.edu.