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JUMP START YOUR FUTURE WITH SUMMER START!

Summer START is designed to assist new freshmen with the transition from high school to college through five weeks of academic courses and social activities. Summer START will provide a strong introduction to the culture of NC State and to the city of Raleigh. 

This year will mark the fourth year of Summer START. Summer START’s living and learning experience will be limited to 300 freshmen, and a wide variety of students participate including: in and out of state students, international students, and student-athletes. Last year’s Summer START students were spread across 36 different majors representing all 10 colleges at NC State.

 

Summer START students will be enrolled in academic courses toward their specific major, as well as a one credit orientation course covering NC State’s resources, adjustment to college and study skills.  In addition to up to eight credit hours of university coursework, many optional social activities are planned throughout the week and on weekends.  Students who participate in this program will live on campus in Tucker Residence Hall from June 26th until August 7 th, 2013.

The 2013 Summer START program includes courses and activities for both Domestic and International Students.

Summer START gives you the opportunity to live in a residence hall while attending second summer session courses. Evening and weekend programs are available to help you develop academic and social skills focused on:

  • communication skills

  • study skills

  • leadership development

  • research processes and procedures

  • critical thinking skills

  • time management skills (demands of college)

  • social skills (adjustment to college; creating networks with other students, faculty, and staff)

  • knowledge of campus and student resources

  • knowledge of the local environment (adjust to Raleigh, NC)

  • knowledge and appreciation of other cultures