EAP Summer Orientation 2009
Letter to Students/Parents (referential)
Dear Student/Parent:
Welcome to WestConn! The Admissions Office has informed me that you have been accepted into the Educational Achievement and Access Program (EAP), and I look forward to meeting with you and your family member during housing check-in, and EAP orientation on July 5th.
You are scheduled to check-in to Grasso Hall on Sunday, July 5th, 2009 at 3:00 PM. We will have EAP orientation for all students and parents on Sunday starting at 4:30 p.m. Classes will begin on Monday, July 6th and end on Friday, August 7th. (Five-weeks). You are required to live on campus during the week and leave on all weekends, with the exception of July 17th - July 19th, see details below.
For your stay in Grasso Hall please bring bedding for a twin bed, towels/wash cloths, shower clogs, hangers, a lamp, and other important items to make your stay comfortable. Grasso Hall, located on the Westside Campus is air-conditioned, so you will not need to bring your fans or air-conditioners. In addition, please leave the televisions, boom boxes and stereos at home! A small clock radio is recommended and acceptable. Laptops and personal computers are allowed in the dorms, but at your own risk and liability. WestConn is not responsible for anything lost or stolen. (Please visit the webpage for the housing department for more details on residence hall regulations and policies.)
The Great Hollow Wilderness retreat is scheduled for Friday, July 17th through Sunday, July 19th. The July 17th through 19th weekend will be the only weekend that students will stay on campus - all other weekends, students will be allowed to leave by 1:00 pm Friday afternoon and return by 7:00 PM on Sunday. This special weekend will include "In the Heights" a Broadway show in New York City on Friday night and a Saturday/Sunday Great Hollow Wilderness overnight outdoor adventure experience in New Fairfield, CT. (More information will be distributed at orientation.)
Orientation - Sunday, July 5th, 2009
3:00 PM Check in at Grasso Hall
4:30 PM
Orientation for parents and students
5:00 PM Introductions of EAP Staff/Counselors
5:30 PM Comments/Questions from parents and students
6:00 PM Parents depart; student ice breakers/pizza time with EAP Staff/Counselors
All students should have forwarded a copy of their immunization records to the Health Services Office. Students will not be allowed to stay on-campus if they do not submit the immunization records and proof of meningitis shot by July 5th. By this time, you should have taken your placement tests, applied for financial aid and submitted the appropriate supporting documentation to the Financial Aid Office.
It is recommended that all EAP students attend WestConn's Freshman Orientation week scheduled for June 22-25, based on your selected major. During that week you will have the opportunity to meet your advisor(s), EAP staff, get your student ID, visit the financial aid and housing offices and submit health forms, if necessary.
Enclosed is a map with directions to the college, a tentative daily schedule of activities for the five-week program, Orientation Information, "In the Heights" flyer, Housing Regulations and Health Forms. Please note that the Special EAP Summer Awards Luncheon for students and staff is scheduled for Friday, August 7th, 2009 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the Student Center on the Midtown Campus. Students will be available for pickup no earlier than 1:30 PM on Friday, August 7th.
If you do not plan to attend the summer program, please call or contact my office immediately. No students will be allowed into the program after the July 5th Orientation. If there are special/emergency conditions that may prevent you from attending on July 5th, please call immediately to see if an arrangement can be made. Due to escalating program costs, all students are required to cover the cost for their books. Some students, based on family income, will be charged a sliding fee for attending the EAP Summer 2009 Program.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday, July 5th at 3:00 PM.
Sincerely,
Ismael Diaz
Director, Pre-Collegiate & Access Programs
203.837.9857/9861
