Undergraduate
Scholars at UH

College Success Program

Office:	713-743-0720
Fax:	713-743-0729
Internet Address:	UScholars.uh.edu/CollegeSuccess
Program Director:	Melody Richardson, Ph.D.

Through Undergraduate Scholars at UH, the University of Houston has a specially designed learning community, the College Success Program, to help bring freshmen, transfer, and international students into the mainstream of college life, with the mission of helping students to succeed.

Students who join this College Success Program consistently earn higher grade point averages (GPA) and are less likely to drop out of school than non-members.

The objectives of the College Success Program are to assist our students during the difficult transition from their high schools or other institutions of learning; to extend a support system within a large, urban campus; and to provide a smoother and more efficient path toward their degree.

Here are some of the things that make that happen:

A home base on campus that includes a lounge, study areas, personal lockers, staff offices, faculty, telephones, advisors, tutors, classrooms, and counseling - a convenient, one-stop location where members can take care of much of their personal and university business
State-of-the-art computer laboratory for classes and personal use
Scholars' Prep College Orientation and Survival Skills programs
Specially designed class schedules that include required core courses
Academic Support Network including academic advising, peer tutoring, and required Mentor Meeting conferences (M&Ms) with assigned peer mentors
Small-group advisement and registration
Course registration before the rest of the student body
A virtual community on the Internet
Opportunities to get to know other students
ScholarsPlus program for second-year or sophomore students
Activities and workshops to help plan your entire "college package" including College Majors and Minors, Internships, Study Abroad, and Choosing a Career.

Admission to the College Success Program is open to all new full-time freshmen, international and transfer students. Students can join only before the beginning of fall semester by completing the online application at our Web site or by applying during the UH Summer Orientation sessions.

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Last updated:
Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 11:30 AM

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