The students participate, as Freshmen, in a two week rite of passage at Great Hollow Wilderness School, a 1500-acre nature preserve in New Fairfield, Connecticut, owned and operated by the Regional Y of Western Connecticut. These skills are developed through experiences involving technical rock climbing, canoeing, caving, backpacking, and meeting the challenges of a ropes course. All students participate in a six week non-residential summer program at the University. The program is designed to prepare students academically and socially for the upcoming school year. AIDS, teen pregnancy, drugs, and alcohol.
Students also participate in a courtesy and manners program and engage in technology training.
High school advisors follow the progress of the students. Students participate in financial aid workshops and attend SAT classes. The students are required to participate in social and cultural activities as well as perform community service. Back to the top.