This program is the logical next step after a student's on-campus experience. The program model is largely experiential with instruction taking place on job sites, the Lesley campus, and in the students' apartments. After fulfilling the requirements of Transition Year, students earn three additional college credits and a certificate indicating successful completion of the program. The Transition Year begins with a two-week preparatory institute held in early June on the Lesley campus. At the conclusion of the institute, students will have compiled a survival kit for use in the fall, when they return to start the program.
Students also take home a packet of assignments to complete over the summer.
The goal for Transition Year students is to work in a paid position in their field of study. The Coordinator of Career Services assists students in obtaining paid employment and contending professionally with work-related issues. The primary goal is to help students implement the skills needed to succeed at their new jobs. Transition Year students weekly. The advisor helps each graduate apply the variety of skills learned during Threshold's two-year program, including money management, meal planning and preparation, apartment maintenance, living with roommates, health and safety, and structuring free time.