SUMMER EXPERIENCE 2010 DATES: June 26 - July 23, 2010 

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> ALL APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED THROUGH JUNE 18.

HOW TO APPLY FOR SE2010
Click on the SE2010 Application Form link below to access a copy of the form. You cannot apply online; you must print this form off and submit it with your $500 deposit. Plans are to accept ALL students who apply for the SE2010 program, June 26 - July 23. $4500 balance is due by June 10.

SE2010 APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATION NEWS & NOTES ABOUT COURSES
>>>NOTE: MTH1010 - CANCELLED -  will not be offered in SE2010.
>>>NOTE: THE1000 - CANCELLED - will not be offered in SE2010
>>>NOTE: Pilates, Tennis, Yoga [PEC Activities] are FULL
>>>NOTE: courses that are nearly full are: ART2090; HST1203; COM1110
>>>NOTE: PEC Activities that are most available are volleyball, racquetball, weight training, and kayaking
>>>NOTE: courses with plenty spaces: MUS1600; REL1003; REL1009; PSC2310;
 >>>NOTE: ADV1101 remains guaranteed to everyone who selects it as a #1 choice

SE2010 STATS: [updates weekly]
> Applications received as of June 3 = 194
> States represented: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia; Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts; Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; Ohio; Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington; also Abu Dhabi, Bermuda, and Ontario, Canada.

WELCOME TO THE SE2010 WEBSITE!
Welcome to the Summer Experience 2010 website. This is truly one of the extraordinary programs available at High Point University. Read and examine the information below and discover why 98% of freshmen who attended in 2009 would do it again.

A complete set of informational materials is available at the end of this site.

Also, Financial Aid information is available at the end of this website.

[The calendar to the right is from SE09 >>> watch for SE2010 coming in June.]

Summer Experience 2010: The single best decision to make as you begin your extraordinary education at High Point University in an inspiring environment with caring people.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Summer Experience 2010 is designed and intended for any entering freshman to High Point University who wants to start their HPU experience early, build academic confidence, and make 200+ friends in their entering freshman class. As in the previous 22 years, SE2010 will likewise serve as a great microcosm of the entering freshman class. ALL entering freshmen should strongly consider their participation in the program. A week does not go by that a former student doesn't call, email, or stop in to say THANK YOU! You too WILL be glad you attended.

SUMMER EXPERIENCE SUCCESS!!
The greatest value of Summer Experience is the personal growth and development of the individual and the transition to college of the student. Likewise, academic preparation and success are equally important values gained from participation in Summer Experience.

Of the 183 students who attended SE09:
> 96+% had academically successful Fall 2009 semesters;
> 20% made the Fall Semester 2009 Dean's List [a 3.5 or better GPA required].

Summer Experience 2010 is High Point University's nationally recognized program that prepares entering freshmen for a successful freshman year. It has been recognized as one of the ten best programs of its kind in the United States, one of seven national programs for retention excellence, and featured as a model program at both national and international conferences. Selection criteria for these recognitions included program excellence and the subsequent academic performance of students who completed the program. Since the program's beginning in 1988 (originally called Summer Advantage), our research has proven that students who have completed the summer program have achieved higher grade point averages (GPA's) and have produced much higher graduation rates than have comparable groups of students who did not participate.

ADV1101: Foundations for Academic Success
High Point University offers an academic and study skills course that serves as the central organizing component of SE2010 >> ADV1101: Foundations for Academic Success. The course examines in-depth the academic and study skills concepts, ideas, practices, and techniques student's need in college courses as well as an opportunity for the student to practice and apply those techniques.  A student peer mentor is assigned to each student attending to assist students with their transition questions and concerns. Twenty years of evaluative data and results from the course have shown that students who complete ADV1101 earn higher GPAs and have a higher graduation rate when compared to other similar students. ADV1101 has been proven to be the best way for any entering freshmen to begin their extraordinary education at High Point University in an inspiring environment with caring people. >>> START STRONG > start with ADV1101!

>>> ADV1101 ACADEMIC SKILLS
The following academic skills are covered in ADV1101: textbook reading, highlighting, and notetaking skills; lecture listening, notetaking, and review strategies; improved memory and concentration skill development; time management; goal setting and planning; learning style application; critical thinking; exam preparation and test taking strategies; essay exam writing and other in-depth academic skills development.

>>> ADV1101 LIFE SKILLS
The following life skills are covered in the ADV1101 course: perception, attitude, and positive thinking; motivation and self-management; goal setting and life planning; time management and organizational skills; stress management; test anxiety management; life strategies; lifelong learning.


SE2010 HELPS BEAT "FRESHMAN ANXIETY"
Summer Experience 2010 will be conducted from June 26 through July 23.  Nationally, the top concern of entering freshmen is making friends. SE2010 reduces this "freshman anxiety" plus adding these additional advantages mentioned by over 1700 students who have participated in and completed High Point University's unique and extraordinary summer program:

*make lots of new friends and avoid "freshman anxieties"
*earn credits towards graduation
*complete/change registration for the upcoming fall semester  
*prepare/review more productively; manage test anxiety
*become familiar with campus and community places 
*improve textbook reading, notetaking, and review skills
*improve motivation and time management
*receive help from tutors, other students, and a caring faculty
*earn higher GPA's with greater retention and graduation rates
*enjoy "special activities," programs, and personal development workshops
*self discovery and self-responsibility
*improve self-confidence
*discover/use learning style for academic success
*improve writing skills  and critical thinking development
*adjust to college; transition to life

EARN 8 CREDITS
Students earn 8 credit hours towards graduation.
> OPTION 1: take ADV1101 (3 credits); PEC activity (1 credit); and one 4-credit course
> OPTION 2: take two 4-credit courses

COURSE OFFERINGS
Specific course offerings for SE2010 will be listed on the Application Form [as well as here on the website]. Course offerings currently planned are:
ADV1101 - Foundations for Academic Success
PE Activities: weight training, yoga, tennis, racquetball, beach volleyball, pilates, ultimate frisbee, kayaking
ART2090 - Ceramics
BIO1100 - A Human Perspective [in Biology]
COM1110 - Human Communication
HRE1550 - Human Relations and Interpersonal Dynamics
HST1201 - American Beginnings
HST1203 - American Aspirations
> > > > MTH1010 - Introduction to Functions and Graphs CANCELLED
MTH1110 - Topics in Contemporary Mathematics
MTH1310 - Calculus for Business and Social Sciences
MUS1600 - Human Dimensions of Music
PSC2310 - American Politics
REL1003 - World Religions
REL1009 - Introduction to Biblical Themes
THE1000 - Fouundations of Theatre CANCELLED

ADVISING RECOMMENDATIONS ON COURSE SELECTION
These courses are consistent with the new 4-credit curriculum that begins in Fall semester2010. All courses offered count towards graduation. Most of the courses meet freshman general education requirements. It is recommended that selection be based first upon interest and second upon meeting specific requiremnts. Regardless of the courses you select the credit will be good.

SE09 STATS
> Applications received and students attending = 183 students
> 21 States represented: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Mainie, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP BEGINS IN SUMMER EXPERIENCE:
The following former Summer Experience students were honored at HONORS DAY 2008:
1. University Award for Citizenship - 2008 > Seth Cranfill
2. SGA Executive Vice-President 08-09 > Victoria Baxter (SE08 peer mentor)
3. SGA Secretary 08-09 > Andrew Realon (SE08 peer mentor!)
4. Junior of the Year - Male > Bryan Rothamel (SE08 peer mentor!)
5. Freshman of the Year - Male > Andrew Realon (SE08 peer mentor!)
6. named to Who'Who > Seth Cranfill, Lauren Croughan, Josh Fox, Lance Liggett
7. University Ambassadors > Sean Firestone, Derek Forrester, Ben Gess, William Gess, Bryan Rothamel
8. Board of Visitors Senior Merit Scholarship > Josh Fox
9. University Honors Scholarship > Josh Fox
10. All University Honors > Seth Cranfill
11. Outstanding Senior in Exercise Science > Amy Anzovino
12. Tutor of the Year > Lauren Croughan

The following students were recognized at Honors Day 2007. Each of them began in the Summer Advantage, now Summer Experience, program >>>>>
1. University Award for Leadership- 2007 > Josh Faucette (also served as SGA President)
2. University Award for Service - 2007 > Shannon Stevenson (also served as SGA Attorney General and director of Student Volunteer Center)
3. Freshman of the Year - Male - 2007 > Bryan Rothamel
4. Freshman of the Year - Female - 2007 > Whitney Frost (also served as Freshman Class President and elected as the new Sophomore Class President)
5. Freshman Class Officers: 2006-2007 > Whitney Frost (President); Alison Bridges (Secretary); Derek Forrester (Legislator - also elected as new 2007-08 SGA Treasurer)
6. Sophomore of the Year - Male - 2007 > Josh Fox
7. Freshman Class Officers: 2007-2008 > Legislators: Andrew Realon and Kaitlin Peppel
8. SGA Treasurer 07-08 > Derek Forrester

Who will be the next leaders to emerge from Summer Experience? SE2010: a great place to begin your leadership opportunites at High Point University.

SUMMER EXPERIENCE 2010 - SCHEDULE (tentative)
To assist in your planning, the following rough schedule is listed. A more detailed schedule will be printed here and updated as information and details are finalized:
March and April - early registration days
June 1 - most all details finalized and information sent to students participating
June 26 - Saturday, check-in at residence hall - 2:00 - 5:00 pm
June 27 - Sunday, SE2010 Orientation Program and Activities Day
June 28 - classes begin
July 5 -  University Holiday - no classes
July 21 - last class day
July 22 & 23 - Final Exams
July 23, noon - check-out of residence hall

NOTE: no classes on weekends [Sat/Sun]; there are events planned on weekends as well as at other times but not required - a calendar of events will be available in April or May.

SUMMER EXPERIENCE 2010 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR:
A full set of activities and additional programs are developed and coordinated by Student Activites for SE2010 students. Last year's is available at the top of this page.

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION FOR SE2010
Some students may qualify for Financial Aid for Summer Experience 2010. Click on the link below for information from the Office of Student Planning concerning the availability of Financial Aid. Please note that applications for aid must be submitted by MAY 3, 2010!

SUMMER 2010 APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE


SUMMER EXPERIENCE 2010 MATERIALS
A complete set of downloadable materials on the Summer Experience 2010 [SE2010] program can be accessed by clicking on the link below. You are encouraged to printout the materials and review them. It is 14 pages long.

SE2010 COMPLETE INFORMATION SET


Summer Experience 2010: for additional information or to discuss the program - contact Dr. Allen Goedeke, Associate Dean for Academic Devlopment, 1-800-345-6993, ext 9191 or direct at 1-336-841-9191.

You may also email Dr. Goedeke at agoedeke@highpoint.edu