Southern Connecticut State University offers a special program for students whose educational background has left them underprepared in certain areas for the challenges of university life. Southern knows that the transition from high school to college is a lot more complicated than simply graduating from one and registering for the other, especially for students who need to build a stronger academic foundation before entering the University. To make sure the transition goes as smoothly as possible, SCSU offers a special 5-week program called the Summer Educational Opportunity Program, a summer program that allows 50 students to brush up on their skills. SEOP is designed to give students a real taste of college life.
All students live on campus, attend classes, and explore campus life together.
Resident advisors and peer counselors are always available to advise and counsel SEOP students and to implement a variety of enrichment activities, both academic and recreational. SEOP participants enjoy the camaraderie of a cohesive group of students and, at the same time, receive a number of academic advantages, including individualized academic counseling, small classes, and personal attention from faculty and staff. Participation in SEOP includes scholarship aid in the form of tuition waiver, textbooks, plus room and board from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon for five weeks. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be admitted to SCSU for the upcoming Fall semester, and will receive 4 college credits for the study completed during the summer. We hope that SEOP students will end their summer experience by building a strong foundation for academic achievement and with a new perspective on Southern's vast resources.