Project Success Summer Program Brochure

Project Success 2015 Summer Program Guide

Project Success (920) 424-1033

In this program guide, you will find information regarding our summer program. We have also

included the tentative summer calendar to aid you in your summer planning. We realize the first

week is popular for high school graduation. That said, it is important that you attend the June 14th

orientation day, but if your graduation falls during this time, please call Project Success with your

commencement information so we can work with you to attend your graduation. Monday, June

15th will be the first day of classes and the start of your collegiate career.

This program guide is being sent to you because you are one of the first 40 applicants for the 2015

Project Success summer program. The registration deadline for the summer program is April 15

2015. Registration is done by completing the enclosed Registration and Written Authorization

forms and returning the completed forms to Project Success by April 15, 2015. Registration forms not

received by the deadline could result in the cancellation of your enrollment in the summer program.

Welcome to the Summer Program

Summer Calendar June 14 – Residence Hall check-in and program orientation

June 15 – Classes begin

July 3-4 – No classes Holiday Break

July 6 – Classes resume

July 22 – Last day of classes

Contents:

• Registering for Summer Classes

• Course Descriptions

• Purchasing Textbooks.

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• Move in & Orientation

• Meet the Staff • First Day • Last Day

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• Placement Tests • Odyssey Date • Fall Registration • Meal Plans • Housing • Financial Aid

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• Checklist

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• Checklist Continued

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• Frequently Asked Questions

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• Frequently Asked Questions Continued

• Phone Numbers at your Fingertips

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• Enclosures

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• Estimated Cost of PS Summer Program

• Commonly Used Links

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Project Success Summer Program 2015

(This sub-course counts as 33% of the final Special Ed 100 grade.)

This sub-course is a systematic instruction covering phonemes, affixes, and roots and is used to develop the ability to read and therefore comprehend college-level textbooks and materials. Similar instruction is employed to teach spelling. Syllabication for both reading and spelling purposes is also taught. This course does not count toward the 120 credits necessary for graduation. For students who are already accurate and fluent readers, but lack comprehension skills, a separate section of the Special Education 100 course is offered. Students are placed in this section on the basis of pretest scores.

(This sub-course counts for 34% of the final Special Ed 100 course grade.)

This sub-course will provide the participant with a variety of methods and applications aimed at increasing the participant’s knowledge and skills with the intent that participants will apply these skills to succeeding in their freshman composition course.

Course Descriptions

Registering for Summer Classes Students must register for two courses: Special Education 100 - Multisensory Reading and Spelling (3 credits) and Art 105 Understanding the Arts (3 credits).

Registration forms for these courses are included with this packet and are due on April 15, 2015.

Written Expression

Art 105: Understanding the Arts (3 credits)

(This sub-course counts for 33% of the final summer grade.)

This sub-course is designed to ease the transition between high school and the university experience by exploring the relationships between university departments, offices, services, staff, and students. Students will examine time management strategies and the study skills necessary for college coursework. Some time will be devoted to assessing career interests and helping each student with career planning. Structured activities will be included that are designed to assist the student in building new friendships at the university.

Foundations for Success

Providing students with an educational opportunity that increases their understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. Counts towards graduation credits and meets a humanities general education requirement.

Purchasing Textbooks

Below are the required textbooks for the summer program including approximate shelf prices at the UW Oshkosh Bookstore. Textbooks do not need to be purchased in advance. We have scheduled time on Monday, June 15th to visit the University Bookstore to purchase books. Title: • Write for College • Art 105 Text • Practicing College Learning Strategies 6th Edition Approximate Total: $200.00 Exact prices can be obtained from University Books & More.

College Reading

Special Ed. 100: Remediating Specific Language Handicaps in Reading and Spelling (3 credits)

The Special Education 100 course consists of 3 sub-courses each representing 33% of the final grade in the course. Below are the descriptions of each sub course



Project Success

“Helping people understand a different way of learning!”

-Staff

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The first day of classes is Monday, June 15th, with classes beginning at

8:00 am. Each student will be given a schedule indicating the times for

each course. On the first day of classes, a Project Success staff member (in

a red PS T-shirt) will meet students living in Taylor Hall in the lobby at

8:00 am to start the day. Any student who is commuting during the

summer program, should report to the Project Success office by 8:00 am to

start the day.

The last day of classes will be Wednesday, July 22nd. There is no formal

graduation ceremony. Instead, the staff will meet individually with each

student to discuss his or her progress in the summer program, including

grades in the three courses and general performance in the program.

Students and parents will be able to sign up for a meeting time at the

Orientation on Sunday, June 14th. At the final meeting, the staff will make

recommendations regarding the students return for the fall term, along

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with suggestions to maximize the student’s chances

for success at UW Oshkosh. Parents are welcome and

encouraged to attend the conference.

Move in and Orientation

Students have the opportunity to move into Taylor Hall in the morning of Sunday, June 14th, starting at 9:00. The Project Success orientation will take place at 1:00 pm and will cover the following topics: • Staff member introductions • Expectations for the summer program • First day instructions • Opportunity for students and

parents/guardians to sign up for end-of-program conferences (July 22nd)

• Questions

Meet the Staff:

Back row: William Kitz, Karen Schmidt, Jayme Reichenberger, Front row: Lacey Beaman, Ashley Lewandowski Not pictured: Georgia Hetue & Susan Ponto

What Should You Expect First Day Last Day



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Take Your Placement Tests

Placement tests have no bearing on the

student’s admission status into Project

Success or the University, but are important

to help place students in the most

appropriate math and English classes and

are necessary for scheduling fall semester

courses. Placement tests should be

completed at least two weeks prior to the

student’s Odyssey date. Students may use a

standard calculator (no graphing functions,

etc.) on the math portion of the

examination. Additional placement

information is enclosed.

Attend Your Odyssey Day

What is Odyssey? Odyssey is UW

Oshkosh’s way of introducing new students

to campus: allowing them to become

familiar with buildings, providing pointers

as they choose courses, and much more.

Your Odyssey day includes several

informational sessions, small group

discussions, one-on-one advising and tours.

In the afternoon, you will be putting

together your own schedule with the help of

Academic Advising and Odyssey staff. You

will also receive your fall class schedule.

Your Odyssey date should be scheduled

Placement Testing

What Else Should You Do Fall Registration

Odyssey

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before summer classes begin on June 14,

2015. If you have questions about

admissions, please contact Laurie Stevens

at: [email protected] or 920-424-7384.

Register for Your Fall Courses

Each student will register for fall 2015

courses on his or her Odyssey day. On the

day that you register, please inform your

advisor that you are a member of the

Project Success program. During the

summer program, we will review your

schedule and advise you in making

changes if necessary.

Fill Out and Return Your Meal Plan

Selection Card

Enclosed is a meal plan card. Please select

the meal plan that will best fit your needs,

then fill out and return the card in the

envelope provided. If you have any

questions about the Summer Program

meal plan, please call Dining Services at

(920) 424-2391.

Financial Aid

Housing Meal Plans

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Fill Out and Return Your Summer

Housing Contract

A summer housing contract provided by

Gruenhagen Conference Center is

included in this packet. The housing

contract will include rates for the

summer, termination or cancellation

information, as well as refund and

forfeiture policies. This form is separate

from the housing contract for the fall

semester. If you have any questions

about housing, please contact Sherry

Boushele-Walter at (920) 424-1106.

Apply for Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for the

summer program typically beginning in

April. The application can be found on

the financial aid website. The amount

available for summer is determined on

an individual basis once an application

is completed. Please note: Financial aid

for summer 2015 may be taken from

the 2015-2016 academic year.



A Written Authorization form is included with this mailing. The Written Authorization Form is a release of information form that must be filled out completely, signed, dated, and returned with your registration form by April 15, 2015.

Project Success Checklist

Written Authorization

Form

Congratulations on your acceptance into the Project Success Summer Program!

Please use this checklist to keep you on track with compleating your registration for the Summer Program and to ensure all documents are complete and returned on time.

A Course Registration form is included with this mailing. Please fill the registration form out completely, sign, date, and return by April 15, 2015. You must pay the $100.00 enrollment deposit before you can be enrolled in any courses.

Course Registration

Form

All Project Success students enrolled in the summer program must complete their placement testing at least two weeks prior to their Odyssey date. Students are required to schedule their fall classes during Odyssey, and the placement tests are used to determine which English and math courses are most appropriate for them.

See enclosure for addition information on placement testing.

Placement Test

If you have not done so already, you must also apply to the University and pay the $100.00 deposit online. You must write Project Success in your application statement to identify yourself as a Project Success student. Complete this application as soon as you are accepted into the Project Success Summer Program.

Apply to UW Oshkosh

Meal Plan Card A meal plan card is included with this mailing. Please select the meal plan that best fits your needs and return the signed card to Project Success in the envelope provided. Please call Dining Services with questions or to help choose the best plan for you! 920-424-2391 Note: No meals are served on the weekends.



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Books can be purchased from the University bookstore either in advance or on the first day of classes. Books do not need to be new; used books will be acceptable as long as they are the same edition. Please keep your receipts as these are needed if you plan on using electronic textbooks.

Financial Aid is available for the summer program beginning in April. Applications and additional information can be found on the financial aid website. Please note: Financial aid for summer 2015 may be taken from the 2015-2016 academic year. Please contact financial aid with questions.

http://www.uwosh.edu/fin_aid/process/summer-financial-aid

Financial Aid

Buy Your Books

Housing contracts are mailed out with this packet of information. Please read the contract completely, initial where indicated, sign and date the contract and return to Project Success as soon as possible in the envelope provided. Checks should be made payable to Gruenhagen Conference Center.

Please note: Payment must be submitted with the signed contract in order to hold your room.

Summer Housing Contract

Parking Permit Apply for your parking permit if you plan on bringing a vehicle to campus. The Oshkosh city bus is available for all UW Oshkosh students to use for free with their campus ID.

Check your Email

Like Us On Facebook!

Follow Us On

Twitter

Once you receive your email account login information from Admissions, log in and check your email often. You must pay the $100.00 enrollment deposit to receive an email account.

Project Success has a Facebook page! Like Us (at Project Success UW Oshkosh), and keep up-to-date on what is happening.

We are also on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter @Projectuwo.

Schedule and attend your Odyssey Day before June 14, 2015. On your Odyssey Day, you will schedule your fall courses. If you would like to meet with a Project Success staff member on your Odyssey date, please call ahead of time to make arrangements.

Odyssey Day &

Register for Fall



Frequently Asked

Questions:

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Do I need to apply to UW Oshkosh if I

have been accepted into the Project

Success program?

Yes, you must still apply to UW Oshkosh

through the normal admissions process.

However, it is imperative that you identify

yourself as a Project Success student by

writing “Project Success” in your personal

statement. Our office keeps in contact with

the Admissions office on these matters. If you

have questions about the UW Oshkosh

admissions process, please call Laurie Stevens

at (920) 424-7384.

How do I register for the summer

program courses?

You do not need to come to campus to

register for the Project Success summer

program courses. However, you must

preregister for the summer program courses.

To do so, please complete and send back the

UW Oshkosh registration form that is

enclosed with the Summer 2015 mailing to

the Project Success office. Our staff will

register you for the summer

program.

When and how do I register for the Fall

2015 semester?

Students will register on their Odyssey date

prior to the start of the Summer Program.

How do I reserve a room in the

residence hall for summer?

A housing contract is included in this packet

of information.

When will I find out my room number

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Card (replacement cards do carry a fee).

Students who do not already have a Titan

Card will be able to get one on Sunday or

during the first day of summer classes. For

more information about the UW Oshkosh

Titan Card, please call the Titan Central

office at (920) 424-2255.

What kinds of meal plans are

offered for the summer and how do

I apply? 25 Block + 0 t$ = $211

25 Block + 160 t$ = $371

50 Block + 315 t$ = $735

t$ is Titan Dollars

These prices are subject to change. We

recommend a smaller meal plan as extra

meals are not refunded. Additional meals

can be added later if need be. More

information is available on the Dining

Services web site.

What are Titan Dollars and where

can I use them?

Titan dollars are an on campus debit

program administered by the University

and not affiliated with any financial

institution. Once a deposit is made to

your account titan dollars can be used

most places on campus that accept cash.

Will I need to bring a computer for

the summer program?

Students are not required to have their

own computer on campus for the summer

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and who my roommate is?

Roommate and room assignments are

not available until you check in on

orientation day.

What is a Titan Card and how do

I get one?

The Titan Card is the official UW

Oshkosh identification card. However,

it is also used as a UW Oshkosh library

card and meal card. In addition, it can

act as a debit card (if you wish to sign

up for a U.S. Bank checking or savings

account). Students can also ‘scan’ or

‘load’ money onto their card at Titan

Central (located in Reeve Memorial

Union) and use it to make purchases at

University Books & More, Corner

Convenience Store, and for meals.

There is no charge to obtain a Titan



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program. Our course instructors require students to type assignments, but computers

are available in the Project Success office. The summer residence hall also has a

computer lab with a staff to help. Supplies training, and technical support are also

available. Some students do chose to bring their own computer to campus. Our only

caution to students who do bring their own computers is to be sure to keep their dorm

room doors locked at all times and to check into their insurance coverage.

What is a Written Authorization Form?

In compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), or

Buckley Amendment, Project Success will reveal no information from any student’s

record unless we have obtained prior written permission from the student to release the

information. In order to release a student’s information to their parents, the Written

Authorization form must grant us permission to do so. Enclosed with this letter is a

Release of Information form that allows us to speak to those indicated about the

students academic performance and record information. Parents and students, please

read the form and discuss whether you want to allow us to disclose academic

information and if so to whom. If you have any questions about the form, please call

our office and speak with a Project Success staff member.

Project Success: 920-424-1033 Book Store: 920-424-2381 Admissions: 920-424-3164 Registration: 920-424-0303 Summer Housing: 920-424-1106 Food Service: 920-424-2391 Student Accounts: 920-424-1332 Placement Tests: 920-424-1432 Financial Aid: 920-424-3377 Parking: 920-424-4455

Phone Numbers at

Your Fingertips:



Project Success: http://www.uwosh.edu/success Book Store: http://bookstore.uwosh.edu/home.aspx Admissions: http://www.uwosh.edu/admissions Summer Housing: http://gcc.housing.uwosh.edu Food Service: http://reeve.uwosh.edu/dining Student Accounts: http://www.uwosh.edu/student_financial/ Placement Tests: http://www.testing.wisc.edu Testing Center: http://www.uwosh.edu/testing/test-

information/uw-system-placement-test Financial Aid: http://www.uwosh.edu/fin_aid/ Reeve Union https://reeve.uwosh.edu

Commonly used links:

Estimated Cost of Project Success Summer Program:

(Based on 2014 prices)

Tuition (6 cr.):

• WI Resident $1,850.43

• MN Resident $1,974.06

• Non-Resident $3,743.58

• Midwest Student Exchange $2,637.66

Books and Supplies: $200.00

Housing – 6 weeks:

• $1,075 (single room)

• $750 (double room)

Meals – 6 weeks:

• $211.00 (25 block only)

• $371.00 (25 + 160 t$)

• $ 35.00 (50 + 315 t$)

• (t$ is Titan dollars)

These amounts are based on 2014 prices and are subject to change.

Additional amounts may be needed to deposit on the Titan Card account to cover incidentals such as snack machines, fast food dining areas, copy machines, etc. This is up to the individual student.


Project Success Summer Program 2015 Enclosed Documents:

1. Registration Form

2. Written Authorization Form

3. Meal Plan Card and Envelope

4. Placement Testing Information

5. Housing Contract

U N D E R G R A D U A T E R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M – P r o j e c t S u c c e s s REGISTRAR’S OFFICE - UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH - OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN 54901

Last Middle Name Initial First Student Information Name System ID # Previous Name Campus Email [email protected] Home Address Number & Street City County State Zip Telephone Number

Note: When taking a class for audit the signature of instructor is required.

Circle if

Applicable

Class # Subject/Catalog#/Section# Class Title Credits Instructor/Department

Signature

Audit - Repeat

20198

Art 105 – 101C

Understanding the Arts

3

Craig Clifford

Audit – Repeat

20398

Spec Ed 100-001C

SMSIP

3

William Kitz

Audit – Repeat

Audit – Repeat

Audit – Repeat

Advisor signature is required for all Probation and Assistance Program students. Student Signature Instructor/Department Signature Advisor Signature Date Instructor/Department signature approves consent, class limit, and requisites. By signing this registration form, I (Student) agree to pay all costs associated with my enrollment at the University. Furthermore, I agree to pay all collection expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, which the University may incur if I do not fulfill my payment obligations. Rev. 1/14/2015

This Registration is for: Fall 20 Spring 20 Summer 20 15

Written Authorization Relating to the Release of Student Information

Project Success – University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Please Check (√) A or B: A. □ I do not authorize the release of any student’s records in the possession of

Project Success. (Proceed to signature line.) B. □ Recognizing my right to privacy under the Family Education Rights and

Privacy Act, 34 CFR Part 99, I nonetheless provide this written authorization to allow Project Success to release student record information subject to the conditions and limitations set forth below:

1. Specify the records that may be disclosed.

Check One: □ Any student records in the possession of Project Success. □ Other. (Please elaborate in the space provided below.)

2. State the purpose of the disclosure. Check One:

□ To provide information pertaining to my participation in Project Success. □ Other. (Please elaborate in the space provided below.)

3. Identify the party or class of parties to whom the disclosure may be made. Check All That Apply: □ Parents □ Legal Guardian □ Physician □ Professors □ Coordinator Disability Services

□ Academic Advising □ Residence Hall Staff □ Others. (Please specify in the space provided below.)

4. This authorization is effective until: Check One: □ Revoked in writing. □ Other (specify)

Signed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, this day of , 200 .

Print Name: ID No.

Student’s Signature: Note: Form prepared by Thomas R. Grogan, University Legal Counsel, based upon 34 CFR 99.30. H: Kitz. Rev (June 17, 1998)

Summer 2015 Meal Plan

Selection Card

Placement Testing

Date: February 2015 To: 2015 Project Success Summer Students From: Project Success RE: Placement Testing All Project Success students enrolled in the summer program need to complete the placement testing prior to their Odyssey date. This is because students schedule for fall classes during Odyssey, and UW System Placement tests are used to determine which sections of English and Mathematics are most appropriate for them. If you’re going to request to receive special accommodations due to your disability, send a letter (on your high school letterhead) from a teacher, counselor, or principal who will describe what accommodations are appropriate for you. Please also include your address and telephone number, which site you wish to test at, as well as your plan to attend University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Project Success Summer Transition Program 2015. Send this information to: Tim O’Connor 1025 West Johnson St. Madison, WI 53706 *Please do not register online if you are requesting non-standard accommodations due to a disability. For more information on non-standard accommodations please follow the link below: http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/accommodations-education/understanding-accommodations

Project Success Summer Program Brochure

Documents

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summer classes students

summer planning

program orientation

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course grade

tentative summer calendar