ASCEND
ASCEND
Achieving Success by Cultivating
Excellence & Nurturing Discovery
What is ASCEND?
- The key to your future collegiate & career success!
- A university sponsored; 5-week (July 10th-August 10th) academic & college preparatory program designed to help structure & strengthen the transition experience for incoming for first-year students
I Received My Letter, What's Next?
Step 1: Register for Accepted Scholars Day
Step 2: Submit Accepted Student Questionnaire
Step 3: Submit All Financial Aid Documents
Step 4: Submit Required Immunization Records
Step 5: Schedule A Tour
Orientation Events & Registration Opportunities Will Be Announced as Spring Approaches
What Are Our Students Saying?
Program Goals
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Support students’ successful transition from high school to college.
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Prepare students’ for college-level work.
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Develop and strengthen students’ connections with peers, mentors, advisors, faculty and staff.
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Provide students with knowledge critical to success in college (e.g. study skills, time management, and campus life)
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Enhance students’ sense of belonging.
Program Components
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Career Readiness
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Academic preparation and skills
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Academic advising
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Peer to Peer Mentorship
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Orientation to college and campus engagement
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Supplemental Instruction
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Year round sustainability through mentorship & tutoring
Contact Us
ASCEND Summer Bridge & Beyond Program
Location: Vodra Hall Rm 143
Phone: (201)-200-2518
Email: ascend@mrshaydenworld.com