The Summer Institute prepares incoming Owls to, not only succeed, but excel during their first semester of college and beyond. This low-cost program offers first-year students the opportunity to learn important academic skills & strategies, prepare for the rigors of college-level courses, and foster & develop a sense of community on campus.  

The Benefits of Summer Institute

Students who join and complete the Summer Institute will:

• Start their first semester with an improved and strengthened academic foundation 
• Connect with like-minded peers and ease the transition into the SCSU community 
• Develop their math and writing skills through faculty-led workshops
• Begin MAT-100P early to get ahead in the course before the semester begins
• Learn and practice academic success skills and strategies necessary for college-level courses 
• Develop essential skills and strategies for math success 
• Become familiarized with the services and resources provided by the Center for Academic Success and Accessibility Services
• Develop a better understanding of accessibility services and their registered accommodations
• Be able to move into their residence halls early for Summer Institute
• Have their ALEKS program paid for (a $70 value)

And lastly, those enrolled in Summer Institute will have plenty of opportunities to win fun freebies and SCSU merchandise from our on-campus bookstore!

Program Schedule

Summer Institute 2024 will be running August 12th to August 22nd (there will be no programming Friday-Sunday). Programming will most likely take place between 9:00am-4:00pm. Lunch will be provided on all programming days.

Register Now

Registration closes July 1st.

Please email canalesy1@southernct.edu with any questions regarding Summer Institute.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is Summer Institute mandatory for incoming first-year students to attend?
   Summer Institute is not mandatory for incoming first-year students. However, there are plenty of benefits to participating in this experience! If you’ve read through our website and still feel unsure if this program is right for you, contact our Summer Institute Mentor, Natalie Quiroz-Duran (quirozduran1@southernct.edu).
2. What is MAT-100P? How do I know if I was placed into it?
   Southern requires all students to complete math courses to fulfill the general education and major requirements – one of the courses that students can be placed into is MAT-100P. If you have further questions regarding placements and MAT-100P, visit the Math Placements website. 
3. Is there a cost to register and participate in Summer Institute?
   We do ask for a $50 deposit fee for registration and to reserve your space in the program. This deposit is fully refunded at the conclusion of the program if the participant attends all scheduled programming and events.
4. I registered and put down my deposit, but I am no longer able to attend. Can I cancel my registration and receive my deposit back?
   We understand life happens! You have until July 1st to cancel your registration and receive your deposit back. Email Yarelis Canales (canalesy1@southernct.edu) to cancel your registration.
   Unless there are extenuating circumstances (severe illness, death in the family, emergencies), the deposit will not be refunded after July 1st.
5. I will be commuting to campus in the fall, can I register for Summer Institute and is it required that I stay on campus?
   Summer Institute is a day-program, so it is NOT required for you to stay on campus. If you will be living on campus in the fall, you are able to move into your residence hall early for Summer Institute. You will receive more information on what that process looks like closer to the start of the program!
6. What are my transportation options if I am a commuter student attending Summer Institute?
   If you are commuting to Summer Institute, there are some transportation options available to you as an SCSU student. The U-Pass is a special transportation pass for all enrolled undergraduate students that you can receive through the University Card Office. This pass provides you unlimited access to mass transit services within CT. This is FREE of charge!