THE "PLUS"

To help you get started on your path to a college degree, Promise students are required to participate in three programs before the official start of the academic year.

New Student Orientation

Orientation is the first opportunity you will have to meet with your academic advisor and register for your first semester of classes.

We also see orientation as an opportunity for you to meet the staff working with the program and with other Promise students.

We anticipate over 100 students will be chosen for the program, so we will designate several dates for you to choose from this summer.

To get the date that works best for your schedule, sign up today for both your placement testing and orientation sessions.

Promise Kick Start

Kick Start, a mandatory program for Promise students, starts on September 2nd and runs through September 3rd. Kick Start is a fun, interactive program designed to provide a more thorough orientation to campus and finalize any last minute details for the start of the academic year.

In addition to meeting the rest of the Promise students, you'll connect with the peer mentors and first-year faculty. If you will be living in campus housing for the year, you can move into your residence hall early. Check back in the summer for Kick Start updates.

Ranger Welcome

Ranger Welcome is the oldest campus tradition at Parkside! Held the first week of classes, the week is packed with events and resources to welcome you to campus (and there is free food and Parkside swag)! Ranger Welcome kicks-off with New Student Convocation (REQUIRED for all new students) on Tuesday, September 7th.

Take Advantage of Math Move Up

Math Move Up is an optional, invitation only, FREE 4 week summer program for students who might need to brush up on their math skills a bit before the start of the term. It is not required but Promise students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

To stay on the Path, Promise students are required to participate in a First Year Promise Learning Community

As a part of your 15 credits each term, you will enroll in a two course sequence designed to help you transition to college and play an active role in your education, identify, your passion and determine, your path toward graduation.

Fall Semester

UWP 111 Freshman Seminar (1 credit)

Spring Semester

UWP 293 Career Development and Practicum (2 credits)

Promise students must also participate in our Student Support Services Trio program, meet with their academic advisor regularly, sign up for a peer mentor through our Parkside Connect program and take advantage of the resources available through the Parkside Academic Resource Center.