ConnCap Program
This program is supported by the Minority Advancement Program administered by the Connecticut Office of Higher Education.
Este programa es respaldado por el Programa de Avance de Minorías administrado por la Oficina de Educación Superior de Connecticut.
About the ConnCAP Pre-College Program at Southern
ConnCAP is an initiative of the State of Connecticut Department of Higher Education.
Through this grant-funded opportunity, Southern is partnering with New Haven Public Schools to help students successfully complete high school and prepare for college. ConnCap runs in a three-year-long cohort model (serving the class of 2027). Students start the program at the beginning of 10th grade (2024), and throughout their 11th and 12th grade years, the cohort runs from 2024 - 2027.
Sobre ConnCap el programa preuniversitario en Southern
ConnCAP es una iniciativa del Departamento de Educación Superior del Estado de Connecticut.
A través de esta oportunidad financiada con una subvención, Southern colabora con las Escuelas Públicas de New Haven para ayudar a los estudiantes a completar con éxito la escuela secundaria y prepararse para la universidad. ConnCAP se ejecuta en un modelo de cohorte de 3 años (para la clase del 2027). Los estudiantes comienzan el programa al inicio del décimo grado (2024) y durante el 11o y 12o grado, de 2024 a 2027.
The ConnCAP Pre-College Program has a main focus of supporting students to be academically successful in high school and to support their transition to and graduation from college.
Throughout their three years with the ConnCAP Pre-College Program, students will:
- Receive academic support for three school years (2024 – 2027)
- Build their academic skills with academic success coaches
- Brainstorm and explore career options
- Take college classes for credit (earn up to 18 credits)
- Go on college visits
- Attend workshops for college-readiness
- Participate in college cultural, educational, and social events at Southern
- Have assigned tutors to help with content and learning
- Get a pre-paid bus pass to come to Southern, or if they qualify, obtain a UPASS
- Build community with fellow New Haven students
- Acquire experiences for resume building
- Network with partnered SCSU offices for college-readiness
- Acquire community service hours
El programa preuniversitario de ConnCAP tiene como objetivo principal apoyar a los estudiantes para que tengan éxito académico en la secundaria y apoyar su transición y graduación de la universidad.
A lo largo de sus tres años con el Programa Preuniversitario de ConnCAP, los estudiantes podran:
- Recibirán apoyo académico durante tres años escolares (2024-2027).
- Desarrollarán sus habilidades académicas con asesores de éxito académico.
- Intercambiarán ideas y explorarán opciones profesionales.
- Tomarán clases universitarias para obtener créditos (obtendrán hasta 18 créditos).
- Visitarán universidades.
- Asistirán a talleres de preparación universitaria.
- Participarán en eventos culturales, educativos y sociales universitarios en Southern.
- Tendrán tutores asignados para ayudar con el contenido y el aprendizaje.
- Obtendrán un pase de autobús prepagado para venir a Southern o, si califican, obtendrán un UPASS.
- Construirán una comunidad con otros estudiantes de New Haven.
- Adquirirán experiencias para mejorar su currículum.
- Establecerán contactos con las oficinas asociadas de SCSU para la preparación universitaria.
- Acumularán horas de servicio comunitario.
Program Outline
- Students once accepted into the program must sign a ConnCAP Commitment Form alongside their parent/guardian and hand it back to the ConnCAP staff. Ensuring the commitment from the student ensures they understand the expectations and requirements, and ensures their success.
- Commitment to the program also entails that students and families will keep good open communication with the staff! Students and parents/guardians must keep up to date with any updates from the Staff. Ensuring good communication is essential if students wish to remain active members of the program. If students can no longer be part of the program, students and parents/guardians must actively reach out to the ConnCAP staff and state their withdrawal.
Fall 2024 - Summer 2025
- Student workshops
- Career development, social-emotional, and academic skills
- Coaching sessions
- Social events
Summer 2025
- Southern ConnCAP Summer experience
- The program runs from Monday, July 7th, to Friday, August 1st. It offers students the chance to experience college early while engaging in learning, community service, and personal growth
- Summer schedule
- 4-week accelerated program. Students attended their college course every day from Monday – Friday. Students were able to opt in for a full-day program from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (includes lunch)
- Friday Extended Community Services Day Option:
- On Fridays, students are committed to extended community service until 1:30 pm. This option is only available for the four Fridays of the program.
- College Course
- Students earned a free 3-credit Public Health Course (PCH-201: Wellness)
Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
- Early college courses (9-credits total possible from Fall 2025 - Summer 2026)
- Two classes offered-
- 1. ANT 205 Archaeology and the human past; Introduction to the nature and meaning of the archaeological record. Students learn the broad story of the human past—in both prehistoric and historic time periods and in both the old and new worlds—as well as the basic methods and theories in archaeology
- 2. MUS-237 Fundamentals of piano I; beginning piano class aimed at developing basic keyboard skills in finger dexterity. Parallel coordination, melodic and chordal coordination, and elementary sight-reading.
- Each class is for 3 credits. Students must choose one class.
- Two classes offered-
- Study hall
- Study hall is held Monday through Thursday.
- Students taking college courses would be required to attend a study hall at least once a week. If a student is falling behind in college class, they would be mandated to attend a study hall, as required.
- Students can secure tutoring from trained tutors from CASAS for help with their high school and early college courses. These tutoring appointments will have to be made by the students through NAVIGATE.
- Professional Development Days
- Accelerated workshop days, focused on academic, career, and social-emotional components, will be held
- It is mandatory for all ConnCAP students to attend.
- Coaching sessions
- In-person coaching sessions are mandatory for ALL ConnCAP students.
- Students are responsible for booking their coaching appointment through Navigate.
- Appointments are 30 minutes, once every two weeks.
- Some topics that might be brought up during coaching: high school classes and grades, early college classes and grades, preparation for college, and personal well-being
- College Visits
- Students will be able to tour colleges around the state of Connecticut free of charge. They will be able to explore diverse college campuses and gain insight into what programs they might offer and gain a sense of the campus environment of private, public, technical, community institutes, and more!
- College visits will be held throughout the semester.
- Social events
- College application process
Summer 2025
- Southern ConnCAP Summer experience
- Students will have the opportunity to experience early college while engaging in learning, community service, and personal growth.
- Summer schedule
- 4-week accelerated program. Students attended their college course every day from Monday – Friday. Students are able to opt for a full-day program.
- College courses are TBD
Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
- Early college courses (6 credits total possible from Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)
- Study hall
- College tours
- FASFA support
- Professional Development Days
- Coaching sessions
- Social events
Facts and Questions (FAQ)
Who is eligible to participate in the ConnCAP Pre-College Program at Southern?
Students must be in the class of 2027 at a New Haven public high school to be eligible to enroll in the ConnCAP Pre-College Program. Additionally, students must have a GPA below 3.0 and participate in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program.
¿Quién es apto para participar en el programa preuniversitario ConnCAP en Southern?
Para inscribirse en el Programa Preuniversitario ConnCAP, los estudiantes deben ser de la clase de 2027 en una escuela secundaria pública de New Haven. Además, deben tener un promedio general (GPA) inferior a 3.0 y participar en el Programa de Almuerzo Gratuito o a Precio Reducido.
How much does the ConnCAP Pre-College Program at Southern cost?
The ConnCAP Pre-College Program at Southern is free to selected students.
¿Cuánto cuesta el programa preuniversitario ConnCAP en Southern?
El programa preuniversitario ConnCAP en Southern es gratis para estudiantes seleccionados.
How do students find out if they are eligible to participate in the 3-year-long ConnCAP Pre-College Program at Southern?
Students who are part of the class of 2027 (10th graders in 2024 – 2025, 11th graders in 2025 – 2026, and 12th graders in 2026 – 2027) need to complete an application to determine their eligibility. Students will be contacted by the ConnCAP staff for further intake instruction and notified of their acceptance status within 2 weeks of being contacted.
¿Cómo pueden saber los estudiantes si son aptos para participar en el programa preuniversitario ConnCAP en Southern
Los estudiantes de la generación 2027 (10.º grado en 2024-2025, 11.º grado en 2025-2026 y 12.º grado en 2026-2027) deben completar una solicitud para determinar su elegibilidad. El personal de ConnCAP se pondrá en contacto con los estudiantes para brindarles más instrucciones sobre el proceso de admisión y les notificará su aceptación en un plazo de dos semanas.
What are the requirements to participate in the ConnCAP Pre-College Program at Southern?
Once enrolled, students and their parents/families must attend an orientation at Southern. Students will sign a commitment form ensuring their commitment to the program and all the responsibilities the program entails! Students will keep an open communication with the ConnCAP staff and their perspective coach in ensuring their success in the program. Students will attend coaching meetings and program activities on campus (such as study hall and workshops) students will attend college courses. Students also need to maintain good grades and follow the rules of the ConnCAP Pre-College Program at Southern listed in their commitment form.
¿Cuáles son los requisitos para participar en el Programa Preuniversitario ConnCAP en Southern?
Una vez inscritos, los estudiantes y sus padres/familias deben asistir a una orientación en Southern. Los estudiantes firmarán un formulario de compromiso que garantiza su compromiso con el programa y todas las responsabilidades que conlleva. Mantendrán una comunicación fluida con el personal de ConnCAP y su posible asesor para asegurar su éxito en el programa. Asistirán a reuniones de asesoramiento y a actividades del programa en el campus (como salas de estudio y talleres) y cursarán cursos universitarios. También deben mantener buenas calificaciones y seguir las normas del Programa Preuniversitario ConnCAP en Southern, que se detallan en su formulario de compromiso.
Contact
If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us:
conncap@southernct.edu
(203) 392 - 8375
Instagram: @scsuconncap