Syracuse University

Transfer Student Chat Rooms

Welcome to the Syracuse University Transfer Student Chat Room web page!

Please join us for an upcoming Webinar with an: admissions representative and/or a current transfer student:

March 27:    5-6:30 p.m.  with an Admissions representative and current student

March 28:    7-8:30 p.m.  with a current student



Log-in Instructions

Required Software to Participate Connect Pro only requires that you have an internet connection, a web browser, and Adobe Flash Player Version 8 or later to attend a web conference. Connect Pro supports nearly any operating system including Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris, as well as the most widely used browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari
 
How to enter the Webinar
  •   Go to http://webconference.syr.edu/Transfer-session
 
What you’ll see when you get there
  •   You will see a screen with the name “Transfer Session”
  •   Beneath that will be a login screen
  •   You can enter as a guest. Type your name in the box beneath “Type your name” Then click the “Enter Room” button
  •   There will be another window and you must click the button “Request Entry” on the lower left
 
Basic navigation
  •   To ask a question, simply type a message in the Chat Pod as you would in any instant messaging program. Then type Enter or click Send Message button to send message
 
What you’ll need in order to hear the presentation
  •   The above software and speakers
How to ask questions
  •    See above
How to print out the power point presentation
  •    In the lower left corner of the Adobe Connect Meeting is a Pod “File Share”
  •    The name of the power point will be listed
  •    Highlight that and click on the button “Save To My Computer”
  •    A new window or tab will open and you can save to a spot on your computer
 
How to go to the Break Out room to chat with a current student
  •   After the presenter explains the breakout room, you can ask for permission to enter.  Type your request in the Chat Pod
  •   The presenter will give permission and move you to the Break Out Room
 
What to do if they get disconnected
  •   Click the link again
How to exit the chat
  •   X out of the browser