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Summer Scholars Program

Get a Head Start on your Breakthrough @ Barry

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Attend the Summer Scholars program, FREE!

You may be eligible to become one of Barry’s Summer Scholars and start achieving your academic and career goals early! 

This selective, no-cost, seven-week summer experience from June 21-August 8, 2024 is your opportunity to:

Get a head start on the first math and English courses needed for your degree
Connect with other first-year Barry students
Get advice from peer mentors
Learn in a small class setting
Transition to college easily with community-building activities
Live on-campus for the duration of the Summer Program, at no cost to you
Get career advice on future career possibilities

What courses will I take? 

All Summer Scholars must enroll in two courses (six credits) from the following offerings:

MAT 091                      Preparatory Math I (3 credits)
MAT 095                      Preparatory Math III (3 credits)
ENG 095                      English Composition Strategies (3 credits)
CS 180                        Intro to Digital Literacy (3 credits)
ART 114 Art Appreciation (3 credits)

Eligible Summer Scholars pay nothing to attend our program. You must agree to attend each weekday for the full seven weeks, including orientation, June 21-August 8. 

Requirements:

The Summer Scholars Program is open to Pell-eligible students who need at least one developmental course. You will need to file your 2023-24 FAFSA, in addition to your 2024-25 FAFSA. After you indicate your interest, a financial aid counselor will reach out to help you complete this step. You must also either submit official SAT/ACT scores, or take Barry’s in-house Math and English placement tests. This is to determine which Math and English courses you need to start your degree. Someone from our Learning Center will reach out to help you schedule and complete placement tests, if needed. 

Reserve your space today in this dynamic, beneficial program!

Eligible students can apply for the program in their myBarry account.

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Have questions? Contact Dr. Alexia Bailey-Webb, Assistant Dean: abaileywebb@barry.edu