NON TRADITIONAL STUDENT MEETINGNEW STUDENT PROGRAMS & COUNSELING CENTER

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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR ORIENTATION

Engaging with your small group

Navigating the Information Fair

Choice sessions

• **Categories of Sessions

College Time

Using resources after

CHOICE SESSIONS If you want to get involved:

• Leadership and Civic Engagement

• Connect and Engage with the Pack

If you want to stay well:

• Find Your Fit with Wellness and Recreation

• Dining at NC State

• Disability Resource Office

If you want to add to your academic experience:

• Study Abroad and Global Experiences

• Undergraduate Research

Featured Sessions

What does non-traditional mean to you?

WHAT DOES NON-TRADITIONAL MEAN? “Traditional student” “Non-traditional” might apply to students who:

• Delay enrollment• Return after taking time off• Attend part-time• Work full-time• Are financially independent• Have dependents• Are a single parent• Do not have a high school diploma

These students may be veterans, employed full-time, returning to school after working, or getting a second degree

“NON-TRADITIONAL” IS THE NEW TYPICAL

Nearly 74% of college students

nationally are “non-traditional”

~47% of college students are over 25

~22% of students are parents

~25% of students work full-time

What are common stressors in college?

WHAT CAUSES STRESS IN COLLEGE?

Classes Commuting Finances Family stress Time management issues Relationships Worries about the future Career decisions Self-doubt Competition Substance use Social media Legal issues …

BALANCING VARIOUS RESPONSIBILITIES Being in the workforce Parenting Caregiving to aging loved ones Managing other life transitions

• Divorce• Change in job/career• Pregnancy• Recent birth of a child• Children becoming more independent• Children leaving home

Figuring out time management

CREATING AN INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCE

Create your own timeline

Manage “graduation envy”

Be mindful about perfectionism

Set your own expectations

Challenge yourself

NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIPS With “traditional students”

• Age differences • Group work

With professors/advisors/campus staff

Ways to get involved• Join one of the 672 organizations on campus• Visit a campus community center

• Drop-in counselors available

FOSTERING BELONGING

What could belonging look like when transitioning to a new environment?

Common worries with wanting to belong• Self-doubt• Imposter phenomenon• Feeling like an outsider

We encourage you to be curious about other perspectives & to use your voice & claim space

PROMOTING BALANCE & SELF-CARE Create a home-base

Choose classes intentionally

Say no & maintain boundaries

Communicate your needs

• With professors, advisors, family, employers

Set aside time when you can to do something relaxing, energizing, or grounding

What are you most proud of about being a student at NC State?

WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE YOU HERE!

You have already accomplished a lot to be here today

Please share your life experiences & speak up!

We strive to promote:• Resiliency• Emotional wellness• A growth mindset

ASKING FOR HELP

It takes courage & strength to

seek help

Ask a classmate

Meet with your professor

Attend tutoring

Talk to your advisor

Visit the Counseling Center

Counseling Center InformationLocation: 2nd Floor Student HealthHours: Walk-in Hours 9-3 (Wednesdays 11-3); Emergencies 8-5 (M-F)Contact: 919.515.2423; available 24/7/365 for emergenciesFirst Visit:

• Attend listed walk-in hours• Complete initial paperwork• Meet briefly with a triage counselor• Get connected with appropriate resources

Find us on Social Media @NCSUCounseling

Counseling Center ServicesMost students who pay the health fee are eligible for assessment and

consultation. Students may also be eligible for the following:• Psychoeducational resources• Outreach programming• Group

– Drop-in – Interpersonal process– Treatment-specific – Identity-based

• Brief, goal-oriented, individual treatment• Psychiatric services• Assistance for on- or off-campus referrals

FAMILY FRIENDLY RESOURCES NC State Wellness and Recreation

Transportation Student Legal Services Pack Essentials

• Feed the Pack Pantry• Child Care Resources• And many more!

Family Friendly Events Public Spaces

• Parks• Student Unions• Libraries

Have a great day!Please head to the Mountains-Piedmont Ballroom for the Welcome session.

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