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Anna Hobbs and Trisha Beckstead working on Nontraditional Student files. Taken Aug. 2021.

OPINION: Life as a nontraditional student

Tim Costello, Columnist March 28, 2023

“It is never too late” is something we hear often throughout our lives. It can be about accomplishing our dreams, trying new hobbies or even attending college. As a nontraditional student, it is a...

Weber State University's Ogden campus surrounded by snow.

Amplifying Hispanic students at WSU

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter March 14, 2023

Weber State University has experienced a growth in Hispanic and Latino students over the past several years. WSU is working to become an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution with a strategized five-year...

The entrance for the Money Management Center.

How can Student Affairs help you?

Gretel Monjar, News Reporter February 28, 2023

Weber State University’s Money Management Center helps students with their finances, offering financial coaching, FAFSA help and more. Daniel Kilcrease, executive director of Student Affairs Auxiliary...

One of the kids in the child care center holds up his creation he built out of blocks.

El cuidado de los pequeños ‘Cats en el campus

Marianna Lopez Luritta, Traductor January 24, 2023

El Centro de Estudiantes No Tradicionales de la Universidad Estatal Weber ha creado una opción de guardería asequible para los estudiantes no tradicionales del campus. Los estudiantes no tradicionales...

One of the kids in the child care center holds up his creation he built out of blocks.

Childcare on campus: know your options

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter January 24, 2023

Weber State University’s Nontraditional Student Center has created an affordable child care option for nontraditional students on campus. Nontraditional students are students who are over 25, have a...

Peer mentors have still been available during the pandemic. Photo credit: Peer Mentoring Programs

A map of support

Lucas Moore September 22, 2021

Weber State University's Peer Mentor program is a place for anyone and everyone to get help with navigating life at Weber. There are peer advisors and mentors present to assist with any help a student...

Anna Hobbs and Trisha Beckstead working on Nontraditional Student files. (Kennedy Robins / The Signpost)

‘A one-stop shop’ for non-traditional students

Adam Rubin August 27, 2021

A significant portion of Weber State University students qualify as non-traditional students. To better help these students, who tend to have different challenges when entering college, WSU has a department...

The nontraditional approach to college success

The nontraditional approach to college success

Ally Nelson January 15, 2021

Higher education is important to nontraditional students, but with other big priorities in their lives, such as marriage or children, making time for and having the income to finish school can be difficult....

The nontraditional approach to college success

The nontraditional approach to college success

Ally Nelson January 15, 2021

Higher education is important to nontraditional students, but with other big priorities in their lives, such as marriage or children, making time for and having the income to finish school can be difficult....

Nontrad students: You are not forgotten

September 18, 2014

Help is everywhere if you take the time to look for it. With many available resources at our fingertips, Weber State can give aid to Wildcats in need. Although sometimes overlooked, the nontraditional...

Willy Wonka open house welcomes nontraditional students to campus

September 4, 2014

With candy and chocolate, The Women’s Center and Nontraditional Student Center welcomed new Wildcats into the family during their Willy Wonka-style open house. The open house began on Wednesday at...

Nontrad Facebook group offers support for students

December 4, 2012

Facebook originally started as a service for college students, but in 2006, it was opened to anybody with a valid e-mail address. The Nontraditional Student Center at Weber State University has found a...

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