College Success Boot Camp
for First-Year Students
Being a first-year college student can be challenging. Knowing what to do, along with when and how to do it doesn't come easily to every freshman. The College Success Boot Camp is your way forward. Each boot camp is a 2-hour workshop designed to help first-time, first-year students prepare for college success. Even if you don't realize it, you have an idea of the type of first year you want to have and I'm guessing you want it to be great. How you approach your new college environment can make all the difference. Whether you are attending class in-person or virtually, the moves you make toward academic success are the same. The College Success Boot Camp outlines them for you.
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During the College Success Boot Camp, professionals in each area of focus will share information and strategies for:​
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Making the mental shift from high school student to college student
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The basics (syllabi, grading rubrics, grade trackers, time management)
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Mental wellness
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Goal setting and creating habits
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Learning styles
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is the boot camp for?
A. The College Success Boot Camp is for first-year college students who want to learn success strategies and academic behaviors for college success. Sophomores who want a refresher may also want to register.
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Q. Who is the boot camp not for?
A. The college success boot camp is not for high school students, unless they just graduated - in which case they are no longer high school students, they're entering college freshmen. In other words, it's for students who've already applied and been admitted to college.
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Q. My student graduated with a 4.0+/Honors/Scholarships. Do they need to register?
A. Short answer, YES. No matter how a student wrapped up their high school career, they are moving into a different environment. College success requires different strategies than high school success. We address that in boot camp and make sure students can navigate their new environment with confidence.
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Q. What are the dates and times?
A. The College Success Boot Camps dates and times vary each season. The information will be shared four to six weeks prior to the start date.
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Q. How do I register for the College Success Boot Camp?
A. When registration opens, there will be an "Register Now" button on this page. Simply click the "Register Now" button and you will be directed to a platform to purchase an enrollment. Once enrolled, materials and the webinar link will be emailed directly to you 48 hours in advance of the selected date and time.
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Q. How much does it cost?
A. The enrollment fee will be shared as dates are announced each semester.
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Q. What's included in my enrollment?
A. You will receive all materials including a copy of College Ready 101. More importantly, you will receive strategies for academic, personal, and professional success from experts who know what works in a college environment.
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Q. Who are the people facilitating the sessions?
A. Each facilitator has graduate study and over a decade of experience in their content area. You will learn strategies to successfully manage your academic, personal, and socio-emotional wellness.
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Q. How can I stay informed about the next College Success Boot Camp?
A. Simply click here to join our email list and stay in the know.
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