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Jaguar Success Academy

Jaguar Success Academy

The Jaguar Success Academy (July 7 to August 9) at Southern University and A&M College is designed to allow incoming first-year students the opportunity to advance in their studies academically and grow socially! Furthermore, this program is designed to inspire students to make the most of their first year on The Bluff and develop a proactive approach to learning and understanding their educational options and career opportunities. 

 

Participants will have an opportunity to enroll in 5-7 credit hours. Courses offered are below. 

  1. College Success Skills - 2 Credit Hours
  2. Co-Requisite Math (Developmental and College Level Math) - 5 Credit Hours
  3. Co-Requisite English (Developmental and College Level English) - 5 Credit hours
  4. Co-Requisite Pre-Calculus (Pre-Calculus 1 and College Algebra) - 5 Credit Hours
  5. College Mathematics 1 - 3 Credit Hours
  6. Freshman Composition - 3 Credit Hours

While enrolled, all participants will attend the Summer New Student Orientation, stay on campus, and attend weekly workshops aimed to improve soft skills. The ultimate goal of the Jaguar Success Academy is to provide the first-year student a holistic summer experience at a discounted summer rate. In addition to intentional wrap-around services, participants will receive tools and incentives to ensure their success.

For more information on the Jaguar Success Academy, please contact Ms. Iyanna Lewis at iyanna.lewis@sus.edu or by phone at (225) 771-4162. 

Qualifications:

  • Admitted to Southern University and A&M College-Baton Rouge Campus for the Fall 2024 semester. 
  • Must complete a Fall 2024 housing application.
  • Must fully complete a Jaguar Success Academy application.
  • Must be planning on attending Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge Campus for Fall 2024 and beyond.
  • Must submit transcript(s) if you have completed or are currently taking dual enrollment classes or AP classes for consideration.
  • A willful spirit and hunger to proactively learn.
  • You must use your Southern University EMAIL ACCOUNT (sus) and PASSWORD to complete this application.
  • While the academy is open to all incoming SUBR students, we would like to highlight that priority enrollment will be given to students who require one or more co-requisite courses*

*A co-requisite course is one that must be taken concurrently with another course. Specifically, it involves a total of 5 credit hours that are designed to complement and enhance the learning experience of the paired course. This structure ensures that students recieve a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter, as the courses are interconnected and mutually supportive. This approach is designed to ensure that students with immediate academic needs receive timely support and resources to foster their success from the onset of their academic journey.

Benefits:

  • Assigned University College Ambassador/Mentor
  • Mandatory Study Hall
  • Early Faculty Interaction
  • Early Advising Interaction
  • Student Leadership Series
  • Technology Incentives

 

Click Here to Apply

Applications close on April 1, 2024.

 

  

Ms. Iyanna Lewis

Iyanna.Lewis@sus.edu

Coordinator of First & Second Year Experience

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