The MTSU Scholars Academy program was created to serve the needs of minority students by providing them with a quality education in a supportive learning environment. In particular, the Scholars Academy seeks to enhance the learning experience by providing the following:

Academic Impact

• Better preparation for college-level general education courses
• The expectations of college-level research and data analysis
• On-site tutoring and mentoring
• Student advising and course selection

Social Impact

• Greater awareness of the benefits and challenges of independence
• Greater awareness of interpersonal strengths and challenges
• Increased opportunities to engage collegiate students in serious conversations about college

Long-term Impact

• Increased retention and graduation rates of minority students
• Earlier identification of major/career "mismatches" and subsequent educational adjustments
• Increased satisfaction with major and career selection
  
  

For more information on the Scholars Academy and how to get involved please contact Caroline.Bizot@mtsu.edu.

Freshman Summer Institute

The Scholars Academy Freshman Summer Institute is a five-week residential program designed to serve as a bridge to help students transition from high school to college. Students are accepted to the Scholars Academy Freshman Summer Institute based on a combination of several factors including high school GPA, ACT/SAT test scores, a completed application, references, a personal interview, and an evaluation of other data such as high school involvement and community service. Students participating in the program are housed on the MTSU campus for the duration of the Summer Institute, attend two freshman-level courses, and take part in team-building exercises, leadership training, the summer reading program, and service learning projects.

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please complete the 2013 Freshman Summer Institute Application.  The deadline for submission is March 15, 2013.

Required Summer Courses

• UNIV 1010 - University Seminar
• COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication