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Crimson Transfer Honor Society was established to provide more opportunities through its mission:
- To recognize the academic success of transfer students as they transition to the U of U
- To encourage and support transfer students as they matriculate to graduate schools and begin careers
- To get transfer students involved in the University of Utah campus and to serve the community
- To aid transfer students socially, academically, and financially
Transfer students are rarely recognized for their academic performance in college. However, we know that you perform just as well, if not better, than students who began their career at the University of Utah.
Crimson Transfer Honor Society (CTHS) strives to recognize the academic excellence attained by transfer students during their first semesters at the University of Utah. Eligibility is determined by both your GPA in your first twelve credit hours and attendance of transfer workshops during your first semester(s).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a Transfer Student
- Earn at least a 3.5 grade point average in your first 12 credit hours here at the
U.
- For full-time students, this requirement will be fulfilled your first semester.
- For part-time students, this requirement will be fulfilled when you have completed your first 12 credit hours here at the U.
- Attend at least two Transfer Workshops (in-person or virtually) at the University of Utah.
- Students who start in summer semester will be eligible after completing 12 credit hours and attending two Transfer Workshops during the following fall semester, or through watching past transfer workshops on our YouTube channel and emailing paul.fisk@utah.edu workshop summaries.
- Part-time students must complete at least 12 credit hours and must attend at least two workshops during that time period
- Pay an optional one-time $50.00 membership fee. 100 percent of this fee goes towards CTHS scholarships.
Eligible students will be sent an invitation to apply early in the following semester to join CTHS. Those that join will be invited to an induction ceremony. If you have questions about eligibility, please email the Paul Fisk at paul.fisk@utah.edu.
Membership fees are not required to become a member of CTHS. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Fisk at paul.fisk@utah.edu.
Benefits:
Crimson Transfer Honor Society provides its members opportunities for campus engagement, local scholarships, community service, and leadership, all while enhancing networking and social supports for transfer students at the University of Utah.
Members enjoy the benefit of attending co-curricular events tailored to their specific needs, an opportunity to earn graduation cords, attend an Induction Ceremony where they receive a certificate, and access to free events hosted by CTHS.
Graduation Cords:
The graduation cords are crimson and gold. Members can now earn their free graduation cords by completing the following:
- Attend two CTHS events: Transfer Workshops, Induction Ceremony & CTHS Socials
- Attend one approved CTHS service project
- Maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average from the time you are inducted into CTHS.
In total, you will attend at least two CTHS events/workshops and one CTHS service project. The service project does not count towards the two CTHS events.
Members must sign-in at the events they attend for verification. Once a member meets the requirements, they can schedule to pick up their graduation cords by contacting paul.fisk@utah.edu.
2023 - 2024 CTHS board members
JOSIE HAHN
DESTINY WALLACE
CO-VICE PRESIDENTS
ABOUT JOSIE
SHE, HER, HERS
“Josie is an Honor's psychology major from New York. Before transferring, she attended Kenyon College in Ohio. At the U, she plays on the women's ultimate frisbee team and is a member of the Crimson Transfer Honor Society. She also tutors middle and high schoolers in math, reading, and writing. Josie enjoys hiking, running, and going to the U's sports games. She is excited to be working with the Transfer Success team!"
ABOUT DESTINY
SHE, HER, HERS
“I am currently majoring in psychology and plan to graduate in the summer of 2024. I'm looking forward to getting into a counseling psychology masters program or the clinical psychology doctorate program in the future. I transferred here from Salt Lake Community College and look forward to meeting up and coming students from there as well as programs from all over.
A little bit about me, I am the oldest of seven siblings and love taking care of little kids. Watching what they get excited about and how they form new skills is adorable. I have a beautiful fluffy dog. I love going hiking, camping, playing volleyball, jamming out to music, coloring and playing adventure type video games. I enjoy playing the drums (although my family doesn't like listening to it) and I like to sing. I am obsessed with coffee and hope to try ziplining this next year."
EMILY HERNANDEZ ALZAMORA
PRESIDENT
ABOUT EMILY
SHE, HER, HERS
"Emily is a first-generation college student from Murray, Utah. Before transferring to the U, she attended Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). Motivated by her passion for higher education and inspired by her fellow SLCC students, she sought out leadership opportunities and was heavily involved in student government. She served as a Student Ambassador from 2019 to 2020 and was elected Student Association President for the 2020-21 academic year. She graduated with an Associate of Science in Business degree in August 2021 and was recognized as an SLCC Civically Engaged Scholar, along with other honors. She is currently a senior at the University of Utah pursuing a bachelor's degree in management and a minor in information systems. She is the President of the Crimson Transfer Honor Society and is an Opportunity Scholar through the David Eccles School of Business. Recently she has been recognized as the 2024 National Transfer Student Ambassador by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students. During her off time, she enjoys reading, working out, and trying out new foods."
OLIVE NYIRAMWIZA
MARKETING/SECRETARY
ABOUT OLIVE
SHE, HER, HERS
"Olive is originally from Rwanda. She transferred from [Salt Lake Community College] SLCC with an associate degree in Social Work (graduated in the fall of 2022). As a student at the University of Utah in her third year, her current goals and aspirations revolve around obtaining a bachelor's degree in Family, Community, and Human Development with an emphasis on Education Policy. She is also doing an entrepreneurship minor as well as two certificates: IECMH and the Community Engagement certificate, which was introduced to her through the Bennion Center where she is a student leader. She is part of the solution scholars and is heavily involved in community work/leadership. She is a first-generation student and a member of the Crimson Transfer Honor Society and is excited to be their Social media marketing person. "
