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CUSP-Early
Entrance Experience
is an early entrance freshman experience for first-year students,
scheduled during the week before Fall Term. The experience
includes enrollment in a 1-credit course, Introduction to Higher
Education (DVST 150); workshops; seminars; a common reading
experience; tours; and other informational and social activities.
College Undergraduate Success
Program
...On the CUSP of Academic
Excellence!
IUP-CUSP:
The Early Entrance
Experience
Sponsored by the Department of Developmental
Studies
"Helping students prepare,
advance, and excel."
National Association for
Developmental Education
www.iup.edu/devstudies
Many times, students experience
difficulties adjusting to college. People may have already told
you, "College is not like high school!" But what is
college like? Are you nervous about where to go and what to do?
Do you wonder what classes will be like? Do you know how to be
successful in college?
Studies show that when students
are given an early, formal introduction to college, they are more likely
to experience satisfaction and to graduate. Colleges and
universities often offer seminars to students during the freshman year,
when students especially need support, knowledge, and skills.
IUP is offering a pre-college
program to a limited number of first-year students through the
Department of Developmental Studies. The program is called
CUSP: The Early Entrance Experience and is designed to help you make
a satisfactory transition to the college experience and to enhance your
chances for academic success.
CUSP will include the
following:
1. A one-week early arrival to
campus with early check-in for Fall housing assignments (Saturday,
August 16)
2. Enrollment in a one-credit
class, DVST 150:
Introduction to Higher Education (for graduating credit)
3. Workshops, tours, and other
informational activities
4. Social activities
Students will be selected on a
first-come, first-served basis. Enrollment is limited!
Students selected to
participate in this program can expect to receive the following
benefits:
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Gain the tools for a successful
college outcome
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Understand the role and purpose
of higher education
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Earn graduating credit before
the Fall term begins (one credit)
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Get a strong academic start with
an opportunity to earn a high beginning grade point average
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Arrive on campus early
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Meet other students and make
friends early
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Learn your way around IUP
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Learn about IUP's systems and
resources
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Participate in e-mail/Internet,
word processing, and study strategy workshops
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Learn how to use the IUP library
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Understand IUP's academic
policies and procedures
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Learn about Liberal Studies
curriculum and your course requirements
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Learn how to set goals and make
informed decisions
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Learn how to manage your time
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Learn about yourself and your
learning strengths and weaknesses
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Make connections with IUP
faculty members and other IUP personnel
To view an electronic version of the CUSP 2008 brochure,
Click Here.
Note: The application found in the brochure can be filled
out electronically and sent via email to
dev-studies@iup.edu or can be
printed out and mailed to the address on the form.
If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must be sure to follow up on your electronic registration
with the $50 deposit before you space can be confirmed.
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