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A new name for the Nontraditional Student Center

Gracie Woodbury, Reporter April 4, 2024

The Nontraditional Student Center has undergone big changes to become the Student Navigation and Transition Center. “Our main mission is to remove barriers for the students,” Debbie Cragun, the center’s...

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...

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...

Bikes put aside until children get to play with them.

Hey there, daycare!

Lucas Moore, News editor August 29, 2022

For parents at Weber State University or any institution, finding a balance between school, work and children can be difficult. WSU offers hourly child care service for students and faculty that is run...

Photo credit: Alexander Stuart

Recursos para aliviar las cargas financieras en la universidad

Andres Rodriguez September 27, 2021

Pagar la universidad es una preocupación para todos los estudiantes, pero hay muchos recursos disponibles en Weber State University para aliviar esta carga.El centro de ayuda financiera o Financial...

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Resources for easing the financial burden of college

Caitlyn Nichols September 27, 2021

Paying for college is a concern for all students, but there are many resources available at Weber State University to ease the burden. The Financial Aid & Scholarships office is the first stop for...

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...

El enfoque no tradicional para el éxito universitario

El enfoque no tradicional para el éxito universitario

Andres Rodriguez January 15, 2021

La educación superior es importante para los estudiantes no tradicionales incluyendo otras grandes prioridades en sus vidas como el matrimonio o los hijos. Además para hacer extra ingresos que soporten...

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....

Childcare will reopen on campus for the fall semester for nontraditional students to be able to drop off their students. (Photo by Airman Valerie Monroy at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson).

Spring into peaceful studying with on-campus child care

Catie Weimer November 30, 2020

The Nontraditional Student Center is accepting applications for its child care program for the spring 2021 semester until Dec. 11. Students with children who are themselves enrolled in virtual classes...

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