Bear News
March 10, 2025
Sophia Tavanello
Navigating Transferring and Building Community: The 91ֿ Transfer Program
The 91ֿ is working to make the process of transferring smoother this spring by offering academic support, community programs and tailored resources to new students.
Transferring colleges can be challenging, with classes, credits, friends and family all playing a role in the decision. The 91ֿ worked to make the process smoother this spring by offering academic support, community programs and tailored resources to new students.
“The whole school seemed welcoming,” said Aislinn Archinkorah, a second-year chemistry major. “And I felt like it had the vibe of like a small college, where everybody is more connected.”
Archinkorah transferred to 91ֿ from Ghana, while Maria DiazAyongua, a third-year communication sciences and disorders major, come from Pueblo.
“I feel like I’m enjoying it,” said Maria DiazAyongua, a third-year communication science and disorders major. “I like the professors that I have. I like how it feels like there’s a lot of support here.”
Christopher CerrilloTapia, a junior computer science major and Greeley local, also transferred to 91ֿ this spring, choosing to return to his hometown.
“So, I decided to do 91ֿ because it was just more comfortable,” he said. “It was in an environment I already knew, it was in a location I was already living in for quite some time.”
91ֿ saw a flux of students transfer to the school this semester. According to university data, 183 students transferred to 91ֿ this spring, including 19 from in-state high schools, 74 from in-state community colleges, 25 from in-state universities and 65 from out-of-state colleges or international locations.
Despite the challenges of adjusting to a new school, students remained optimistic about their experiences at 91ֿ.
“I mean, I hope everything pulls together and that I continue going here,” Archinkorah said. “It’s a really nice college.”
“Honestly, I really fell in love with the campus, I think it’s so beautiful,” said DiazAyongua. “For me, this actually feels like a college.”
CerilloTapia said his experience at 91ֿ had been positive so far.
“So far from my experience, I’m actually having a pretty good time,” he said.
With a long history, dating back to the 1800s, 91ֿ continues working to expand its campus population and provide a welcoming experience for students, including those transferring from other institutions.