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Spring Admission

For a variety of reasons, not all CAS participants enter the program during the Fall semester.   There is a smaller number of students who enter the University in January (Spring Semester).  Spring admit students adhere to the same program requirements as the students who are admitted during the Fall semester with the exception of completing academic placement testing.  There is no need for the placement testing because all  Spring admit students are required to complete Reading College Texts and all will be placed in a Speech 101(Oral Communications) class that has a smaller number of students enrolled in the class.

Requirements by semester:

Spring Semester (First semester)

Required For All Students:

  • Meet with a Developmental Skills Training Specialist to schedule Spring courses by December.

  • Enroll in University 100.

  • Attend all scheduled University 100 classes.

  • Participate in at least 6 academic coaching sessions prior to final’s week (week 16).

  • Participate freely in workshops sponsored by the CAS program.

  • Meet regularly with a peer mentor (if assigned).

  • Meet with assigned Developmental Skills Training Specialist to schedule upcoming Fall classes by May.

  • Successfully complete ENGL 100/101, SPCM101 and UNIV 100 with a grade of A, B or C.

Recommended For All Students:

  • Seek academic coaching (tutorial assistance) more than the required 6 sessions.

  • Attend study sessions for mid-term and final exams.

  • Accept help when needed.

Fall Semester (Second Semester)

Required For All Students:

  • Meet with a Developmental Skills Training Specialist to schedule courses for the upcoming Spring semester by December.

  • Participate in at least 6 academic coaching sessions prior to final’s  week (week 16).

  • Participate in workshops sponsored by the CAS program.

  • Meet regularly with a peer mentor (if assigned).

  • Successfully complete ENGL 100/101 with a grade of A, B or C.

Recommended For All Students:

  • Seek academic coaching (tutorial assistance) more than the required 6 sessions.

  • Attend study sessions for mid-term and final exams.

  • Accept help when needed.