Summer Institute 2010 - prepare for your future today!
June 14 - July 22, 2010
Student interest forms due Friday, May 14, 2010.
The Summer Institute is a six-week college readiness program designed to better prepare recent high school graduates and students entering their senior year for the transition from high school to college. Courses strengthening basic college English and math skills are offered in a fun and supportive learning environment. An Orientation to College course will also provide students with important skills and a plan for understanding and succeeding in college. The program is taught as a Learning Community, which means that a group of students enrolls in all three courses together making it easier to meet new friends and form study groups.
Contact us for more information!
We look forward to seeing you at DVC this summer!
What recent Summer Institute graduates are saying about the program:
What did you like about the Summer Institute program?
"I loved the Summer Institue. I think it's one of the greatest ideas ever. It's a bit like sticking your feet in the water before you jump in. It's nice to see what you're up against." - Stephanie, SI '09
"I liked how our communities worked with one another and all the help and dedication from the people in charge. I would recommend this program to anyone who needs help in school." - Vanessa, SI '08
Do you feel you benefited from attending the Summer Institute?
"I feel more self aware of what I will need to do in college as well as what I can do. I am more aware of what resources are available and what my game plan for college is." - Tyler, SI '08
"I'm still intimidated by college but I feel like I have a clear understanding of the differences between college and high-school. I think I can do well in college and I thank EOPS for all of the assistance they have given me." - Anthony, SI '09
Benefits for participants
- Bridges the gap between high school and college
- Introduction to the college environment
- Academic and career counseling
- Development of an educational plan for completing studies at DVC or for transfer to four-year colleges or universities
- Special events and field trips (see activities below)
- Opportunity to meet new friends
- Get to know DVC staff, instructors, and other campus resources
Low-income and educationally disadvantaged students are encouraged to enroll. We welcome all interested students including those who have earned a General Education Diploma (GED) or have not graduated from high school.
Special Activities for Summer Institute Participants
- Summer Institute Orientation (on a Saturday) - we provide lunch!
- Field trip to 4-year college or university (past trips have included UC Berkeley and SF State)
- Recognition ceremony
- Community pizza lunches
- Hands-on art workshop
Summer Institute Courses of Study
Students will attend the following classes Monday-Thursday, 8:30am - 1:40pm:
COUNS-095 - Orientation to College
MTWTh 2 college units
MATH-080 - Topics in Basic Skills Math
MTWTh 1-4 college units (*1 unit minimum; total units earned is determined by student's overall progress)
ENGL-090 - Introduction to College English
MTWTh 2.5 college units
Total Units = 5.5 - 8.5*
A complete listing of 2010 Summer Institute courses is available in the 2010 DVC Summer Course Schedule. The Summer Institute requires a "petition to add" in order to enroll. The Summer Institute Coordinator will assist you with your registration process.
Who can participate:
Summer Institute participants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a high school graduate or a rising 12th grader interested in college studies or 18 years of age or older and no longer in high school.
- Have been a California resident for one year prior to attending DVC.
Steps to enroll:
- Complete the DVC admissions application online.
- Complete the English and math assessments in the Assessment Center on a drop-in basis.
- Rising 12th graders must complete the Special Admission Recommendation form.
- High School graduates or non-high school graduates 18 years or older are recommended to complete the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW). If qualified, your course fees will be waived.
- Complete the following Summer Institute-related forms (to be updated for 2010 shortly):
The Summer Institute Coordinator can assist you with any step or answer any questions you have about the application process. To ensure adequate time for processing and registration, all Summer Institute related materials must be postmarked or delivered to the EOPS office by the established deadline (Friday, May 14, 2010). Forms received later than the deadline will be considered on a space available basis.
Please send all completed materials to the EOPS/CARE Office address below care of the Summer Institute Coordinator. The coordinator will ensure that your forms are processed in a timely fashion.
Cost:
- Enrollment fee - $26 per unit of credit*. Please see note below for how you may have these fees waived.
- Student union fee - $1 per unit
- Books will be loaned to students by the EOPS Program
- Parking fee - Students who drive and park on campus may pay $20** for a summer parking permit or a $2 / day parking fee
*subject to change per state legislation
**subject to increase by the college
Use the following link for a detailed breakdown of this year's cost of attendance: SI 2010 Cost
Note: Summer Institute participants who are high school graduates may have their fees waived if they are eligible for the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW). Additionally, high school students who are concurrently enrolled may have their unit fees waived with the completion of a Special Admissions Recommendation Form.
For more information:
Please call (925) 685-1320, ext. 2076 or 2236 for more information or email the Summer Institute Coordinator (lkong@dvc.edu) today!
Send completed forms to the following address:
EOPS-CARE Office
c/o Summer Institute Coordinator
321 Golf Club Road
Student Services Center, Room 214
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
