WestPrep
Summer Transition Program
July 29 - August 22, 2013
Mondays - Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Program Overview:
WestPrep offers graduating high school seniors or college
students with disabilities an opportunity to learn how to better
navigate the exciting but often challenging transition from high
school to University life. WestPrep is a college readiness program
specifically geared to students making the transition into collage
and/or for students who need to develop readiness skills such as;
time management, organization, and test preparation strategies.
WestPrep works to better prepare students by providing information
on academic skills, social skills, and self-advocacy skills.
WestPrep is a four-week program that prepares students for a smooth
transition into a University setting.
Program Objectives:
1. To provide a way for students to become comfortable in a college
level academic course by supporting students with academic coaching
outside of the course.
2. To provide a mechanism to transition students from high school to
college.
3. To provide instruction on academic skills and strategies
necessary for college learning.
4. To provide students with a broad overview of University life.
5. To promote students to become independent, engaged and active
learners.
What does WestPrep involve?
WestPrep is a four-week transition program that includes a
three-credit Interpersonal Communication course taught through the
Communication Department that can be used to fulfill a general
education requirement at WCSU. Students will be expected to
participate in the course and meet all course requirements. Students
attending WCSU must obtain a passing grade to receive credit.
Students desiring to transfer the credit will generally need a C or
better.
WestPrep also includes a skills-building program which will teach and reinforce the following skills:
- Academic – Learning time management, organization, note-taking, and study preparation and strategies.
- Social – Making friends, joining clubs, communicating with classmates, and managing conflicts when the arise.
- Self-advocacy – Conferring with professors, accessing campus resources and support services, seeking academic advisement, and registering for classes.
What is required to participate in WestPrep?
- Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or college students with disabilities
- Applicants must demonstrate college readiness by being an admitted WCSU student or submit an acceptance letter from another accredited 4-year college or university with the application
- Applicants must submit a personal statement describing their desire to participate in WestPrep.
- Applicants must submit their high school transcript
- Applicants in need of accommodations must also submit documentation that describes the nature of their disability and request accommodations through an Accommodation Intake Form
What does WestPrep cost?
The cost is $1,850, which includes the three-credit course and
skills-building transition program.
How do I apply?
Please complete the WestPrep Application and submit
application information to:
Elisabeth Werling
Western Connecticut State University
AccessAbility Services. Higgins Annex, Room 017
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810
What if I need more information?
Please feel free to contact AccessAbility Services (AAS) for
additional information.
Elisabeth Werling, Coordinator
(203) 837-8225
werlinge@wcsu.edu
Peggy Day, Transition Specialist
(203) 837-8225
daym@wcsu.edu
