Patriot’s Promise Summer Program (PPSP) Information Session Kimberly M. Holmes Sandra L. Tarbox George Mason University April 13, 2016

Agenda/Topics to Be Covered Program Overview Considerations for Summer Courses Summer Housing Summer Employment Opportunities Academic Resources Academic Advising OSCAR Gateway Library Learning Services Other Resources Q&A

Program Overview The Patriot’s Promise Summer Program is intended to Move students toward goal of completing 30 credits/year Reinforce behaviors associated with timely degree completion Support in-state, first-year students with financial need Eligible students receive in-state tuition and fees for up to six credits for Mason courses

Program Overview Summer Enrollment: A Practical Path to 30 Credits

Mason Data – Beacon Survey 2015 What, if anything, would keep you from graduating within four years? (1st year students)

Mason Data – Beacon Survey 2015 What, if anything, would keep you from graduating within four years? (Continuing students)

Eligible Student Population First year at Mason In-State Pell-eligible Accepted all grants/loans offered during 2015-16 academic year 24-29 credits attempted at Mason 2.0+ GPA Range Total 65 Students (potential for more at the end of Spring semester)

Program Requirements – BEFORE Summer Classes Meet with an Academic Advisor Complete a graduation plan If unable to see an advisor in their major/college, CAART advisors can help with unofficial plans See 4yearplans.gmu.edu for templates File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2016-17 Register for Fall 2016 courses during priority registration Register for up to six credits of summer classes before May 16, 2016

Program Requirements – DURING Summer Classes Meet with a Financial Aid Counselor Review 2016-17 aid package See financialaid.gmu.edu for details Participate in at least one academic enrichment activity Meet with your assigned Patriot’s Promise Summer Advisor or Academic Advisor at least two times during each summer session enrolled Successfully complete all summer classes (to reach 30 by the end of the summer)

Timeline Initial Agreement/Statement of Understanding due – April 22nd Deadline to register for summer courses – May 16th Summer sessions begin – May 16th Summer sessions end – August 6th

Considerations for Summer Courses Part-of-Term  Code Dates Last Day to Add/Drop  (no tuition liability) Final Drop   Deadline (with 50% liability) Selective Withdrawal Period*  (100% liability) 1 – Full Semester 5/16 – 8/6 5/23 6/3 6/6 – 6/24 1A – Session A 5/16 – 6/18 5/18 5/24- 5/26 1B – Session B 6/6 – 7/30 6/13 6/20 6/21 – 6/28 1C – Session C 6/27 – 7-30 6/29 7/6 7/7 – 7/11 1D – Session D 5/23 – 7/30 5/31 6/8 6/9 – 6/16 1N – Non-Standard Summer classes are accelerated – Pace yourself If you are having difficulty in a given class, you must address it EARLY Deadlines to drop, withdraw approach rapidly For more information about summer courses, visit summer.gmu.edu

Summer Housing Housing Payment plans are available You can use Financial Aid to cover summer housing – ask about Perkins Loan Funding Rates are posted at housing.gmu.edu/summer

Summer Employment Opportunities Use the Career Services Search to identify opportunities Hiremason.gmu.edu If you currently have a work-study position, ask your supervisor about options to work through the summer Inquire about summer programs (STEP, EIP, etc)

Academic Resources Academic Advising Each college manages advising for students in their associated majors For general information about academic advising, or to find your advisor, see advising.gmu.edu To see 4-year plans and degree planning worksheets, see 4yearplans.gmu.edu

Academic Resources OSCAR Oscar.gmu.edu

Academic Resources Gateway Library Library.gmu.edu

Academic Resources Learning Services caps.gmu.edu/learning-services

Other Academic Resources The Writing Center writingcenter.gmu.edu Tutoring http://caps.gmu.edu/learning-services/tutoring-resources/ Disability Services ods.gmu.edu

Questions? Contact Information Program E-Mail address – Promise@gmu.edu Dr. Kimberly M. Holmes – kholme10@gmu.edu Dr. Sandra L. Tarbox – starbox@gmu.edu