The application file provided requires that an Adobe Acrobat reader be installed on your computer. If you do not have an Adobe Acrobat reader, you may download one for free by clicking the yellow Acrobat button here. Stepping Up to College provides a variety of challenging activities to introduce middle school girls to the college experience. During the week-long program, students attend classes in leadership, math, science, history, entrepreneurship, writing, computers and the arts. A leadership focus throughout the program encourages girls to develop their talents, abilities and individual styles.
Students also discover new relationships among science, the arts and entrepreneurship.
While a serious learning experience, Stepping Up to College also offers fun, friendship, creative excitement and an opportunity to grow. Columbia College professors, writers, artists and business women who enjoy working with young women serve as staff members. Residential counselors are Columbia College students who represent a variety of majors and interests and are trained to lead activities and work with youth. The experience is friendly and supportive with planned activities as well as free time for participants. Students in grades 7 or 8 in the coming school year are recommended by their guidance counselor or teacher.