Integrated College Experience
Applicants with low GPA and/or ACT score(s) and ACT scores in Math and English that fall below enrollment criteria may be eligible for this program. Applicants will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
The ICE program was designed to provide a supportive and structured program in order to guide students who need to take both English and Math college transition courses. A select list of college classes have been chosen for students and advisors to select from for the first college year in order to give ICE students a smooth transition to college. By doing this student will have a year to focus on learning skills, pass their English and Math courses, have a year of academic coaching and tutoring support along with interacting with other ICE students in a learning community setting.
Students in the ICE program are required to
- Sign ICE agreement and complete its requirements
- Limit their class load to a maximum of 15 hours
- Pay an additional fee for ICE
- Complete TLCM 100 (Bridge: Building Connections) in the fall, and TLCM 101 in the spring. This one hour credit course is designed to help ICE students transition into their college experience, meet other first-year students, and learn college academic skills.
- Meet with an academic coach each week
Classes will include topics that vary from the traditional time management, study skills, professional development, and critical thinking.
Here are some learning and study skills for first-year students.