What to Expect

Making the Transition from High School to College

College is a first step into the world of adulthood. Whether you are living on campus or commuting in the fall, your success is ultimately up to you. While we are here to help and guide you, you are going to be expected to make responsible decisions this week and into the semester.

The reality is that this program is a conditional acceptance program. If a student does not participate and earn a "C" for the week, they are jeopardizing their matriculation into the fall semester. Students are expected to make the most of this week by participating. This week helps students make a smooth transition to college level work and assists students in understanding the expectations that go along with college.

This program is designed to give you a head start on making this important transition in your life. The work you experience this week will be just as demanding as the classes you have scheduled for the fall semester.

Typical Schedule for the MAAPP

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Breakfast

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Reading Seminar

10:10 AM - 11:00 AM - Computer Lab Access

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM - Writing Seminar

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Technology Seminar

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Infomational Sessions

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Free Time

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Dinner

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Evening Activity

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Guided Study/Computer Lab Access

Success By Design

During the freshman year, the participants in the cohort continue to have interactions with each other. The friendships that are created during the initial week on campus turn into avenues of support and shared experiences as the semester progresses.

During the fall semester all participants in MAAPP will:  

• Enroll in MAAPP sections of CLS 101, Cultural Literacy Seminar, and EE100, Strategies for Academic Success

• Have a mid-semester advising workshop
  

• A minimum of 6 advising sessions with their academic Advisor

• Have bi-weekly interactions with the program coordinator

During the spring semester all participants in MAAPP will:

• Enroll in a MAAPP section of CP 101, Career Planning

• Have a mid-semester informational session
  

• Bi-weekly meetings with the program coordinator, as well as a minimum of 3 meetings with their assigned academic advisor. 

• Have an end of semester final meeting