Student Orientation & Transition Services has received a record numbers of applicants; more than 180 students from all eight colleges applied. The A-Team is made up of 35 current students who are hired and trained to assist incoming students and their parents as they transition to Utah State University.

One of the main forces driving the increased interest for students to join the A-Team is referrals from faculty and staff. Some of the strongest applicants were students referred by their professors.

The job itself is fairly demanding. Members are required to attend a two-credit course to learn about student transition theory, leadership principles, and USU policies and procedures. A-Team members work with the USU Ambassadors to introduce admitted students to USU, and they help incoming students register for classes and prepare to attend. A-Team members then act as peer mentors for students in the USU 1010 Connections course. In one year, A-Team members work with a variety of students and parents in various settings, and they grow and develop in many areas.