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Project Success 2015 Summer Program Guide
Project Success (920) 424-1033
In this program guide, you will find information regarding our summer program. We have also
included the tentative summer calendar to aid you in your summer planning. We realize the first
week is popular for high school graduation. That said, it is important that you attend the June 14th
orientation day, but if your graduation falls during this time, please call Project Success with your
commencement information so we can work with you to attend your graduation. Monday, June
15th will be the first day of classes and the start of your collegiate career.
This program guide is being sent to you because you are one of the first 40 applicants for the 2015
Project Success summer program. The registration deadline for the summer program is April 15
2015. Registration is done by completing the enclosed Registration and Written Authorization
forms and returning the completed forms to Project Success by April 15, 2015. Registration forms not
received by the deadline could result in the cancellation of your enrollment in the summer program.
Welcome to the Summer Program
Summer Calendar June 14 – Residence Hall check-in and program orientation
June 15 – Classes begin
July 3-4 – No classes Holiday Break
July 6 – Classes resume
July 22 – Last day of classes
Contents:
• Registering for Summer Classes
• Course Descriptions
• Purchasing Textbooks.
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• Move in & Orientation
• Meet the Staff • First Day • Last Day
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• Placement Tests • Odyssey Date • Fall Registration • Meal Plans • Housing • Financial Aid
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• Checklist
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• Checklist Continued
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• Frequently Asked Questions
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• Frequently Asked Questions Continued
• Phone Numbers at your Fingertips
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• Enclosures
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• Estimated Cost of PS Summer Program
• Commonly Used Links
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(This sub-course counts as 33% of the final Special Ed 100 grade.)
This sub-course is a systematic instruction covering phonemes, affixes, and roots and is used to develop the ability to read and therefore comprehend college-level textbooks and materials. Similar instruction is employed to teach spelling. Syllabication for both reading and spelling purposes is also taught. This course does not count toward the 120 credits necessary for graduation. For students who are already accurate and fluent readers, but lack comprehension skills, a separate section of the Special Education 100 course is offered. Students are placed in this section on the basis of pretest scores.
(This sub-course counts for 34% of the final Special Ed 100 course grade.)
This sub-course will provide the participant with a variety of methods and applications aimed at increasing the participant’s knowledge and skills with the intent that participants will apply these skills to succeeding in their freshman composition course.
Course Descriptions
Registering for Summer Classes Students must register for two courses: Special Education 100 - Multisensory Reading and Spelling (3 credits) and Art 105 Understanding the Arts (3 credits).
Registration forms for these courses are included with this packet and are due on April 15, 2015.
Written Expression
Art 105: Understanding the Arts (3 credits)
(This sub-course counts for 33% of the final summer grade.)
This sub-course is designed to ease the transition between high school and the university experience by exploring the relationships between university departments, offices, services, staff, and students. Students will examine time management strategies and the study skills necessary for college coursework. Some time will be devoted to assessing career interests and helping each student with career planning. Structured activities will be included that are designed to assist the student in building new friendships at the university.
Foundations for Success
Providing students with an educational opportunity that increases their understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. Counts towards graduation credits and meets a humanities general education requirement.
Purchasing Textbooks
Below are the required textbooks for the summer program including approximate shelf prices at the UW Oshkosh Bookstore. Textbooks do not need to be purchased in advance. We have scheduled time on Monday, June 15th to visit the University Bookstore to purchase books. Title: • Write for College • Art 105 Text • Practicing College Learning Strategies 6th Edition Approximate Total: $200.00 Exact prices can be obtained from University Books & More.
College Reading
Special Ed. 100: Remediating Specific Language Handicaps in Reading and Spelling (3 credits)
The Special Education 100 course consists of 3 sub-courses each representing 33% of the final grade in the course. Below are the descriptions of each sub course
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Project Success
“Helping people understand a different way of learning!”
-Staff
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The first day of classes is Monday, June 15th, with classes beginning at
8:00 am. Each student will be given a schedule indicating the times for
each course. On the first day of classes, a Project Success staff member (in
a red PS T-shirt) will meet students living in Taylor Hall in the lobby at
8:00 am to start the day. Any student who is commuting during the
summer program, should report to the Project Success office by 8:00 am to
start the day.
The last day of classes will be Wednesday, July 22nd. There is no formal
graduation ceremony. Instead, the staff will meet individually with each
student to discuss his or her progress in the summer program, including
grades in the three courses and general performance in the program.
Students and parents will be able to sign up for a meeting time at the
Orientation on Sunday, June 14th. At the final meeting, the staff will make
recommendations regarding the students return for the fall term, along
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with suggestions to maximize the student’s chances
for success at UW Oshkosh. Parents are welcome and
encouraged to attend the conference.
Move in and Orientation
Students have the opportunity to move into Taylor Hall in the morning of Sunday, June 14th, starting at 9:00. The Project Success orientation will take place at 1:00 pm and will cover the following topics: • Staff member introductions • Expectations for the summer program • First day instructions • Opportunity for students and
parents/guardians to sign up for end-of-program conferences (July 22nd)
• Questions
Meet the Staff:
Back row: William Kitz, Karen Schmidt, Jayme Reichenberger, Front row: Lacey Beaman, Ashley Lewandowski Not pictured: Georgia Hetue & Susan Ponto
What Should You Expect First Day Last Day
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Take Your Placement Tests
Placement tests have no bearing on the
student’s admission status into Project
Success or the University, but are important
to help place students in the most
appropriate math and English classes and
are necessary for scheduling fall semester
courses. Placement tests should be
completed at least two weeks prior to the
student’s Odyssey date. Students may use a
standard calculator (no graphing functions,
etc.) on the math portion of the
examination. Additional placement
information is enclosed.
Attend Your Odyssey Day
What is Odyssey? Odyssey is UW
Oshkosh’s way of introducing new students
to campus: allowing them to become
familiar with buildings, providing pointers
as they choose courses, and much more.
Your Odyssey day includes several
informational sessions, small group
discussions, one-on-one advising and tours.
In the afternoon, you will be putting
together your own schedule with the help of
Academic Advising and Odyssey staff. You
will also receive your fall class schedule.
Your Odyssey date should be scheduled
Placement Testing
What Else Should You Do Fall Registration
Odyssey
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before summer classes begin on June 14,
2015. If you have questions about
admissions, please contact Laurie Stevens
at: stevens@uwosh.edu or 920-424-7384.
Register for Your Fall Courses
Each student will register for fall 2015
courses on his or her Odyssey day. On the
day that you register, please inform your
advisor that you are a member of the
Project Success program. During the
summer program, we will review your
schedule and advise you in making
changes if necessary.
Fill Out and Return Your Meal Plan
Selection Card
Enclosed is a meal plan card. Please select
the meal plan that will best fit your needs,
then fill out and return the card in the
envelope provided. If you have any
questions about the Summer Program
meal plan, please call Dining Services at
(920) 424-2391.
Financial Aid
Housing Meal Plans
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Fill Out and Return Your Summer
Housing Contract
A summer housing contract provided by
Gruenhagen Conference Center is
included in this packet. The housing
contract will include rates for the
summer, termination or cancellation
information, as well as refund and
forfeiture policies. This form is separate
from the housing contract for the fall
semester. If you have any questions
about housing, please contact Sherry
Boushele-Walter at (920) 424-1106.
Apply for Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for the
summer program typically beginning in
April. The application can be found on
the financial aid website. The amount
available for summer is determined on
an individual basis once an application
is completed. Please note: Financial aid
for summer 2015 may be taken from
the 2015-2016 academic year.
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A Written Authorization form is included with this mailing. The Written Authorization Form is a release of information form that must be filled out completely, signed, dated, and returned with your registration form by April 15, 2015.
Project Success Checklist
Written Authorization
Form
Congratulations on your acceptance into the Project Success Summer Program!
Please use this checklist to keep you on track with compleating your registration for the Summer Program and to ensure all documents are complete and returned on time.
A Course Registration form is included with this mailing. Please fill the registration form out completely, sign, date, and return by April 15, 2015. You must pay the $100.00 enrollment deposit before you can be enrolled in any courses.
Course Registration
Form
All Project Success students enrolled in the summer program must complete their placement testing at least two weeks prior to their Odyssey date. Students are required to schedule their fall classes during Odyssey, and the placement tests are used to determine which English and math courses are most appropriate for them.
See enclosure for addition information on placement testing.
Placement Test
If you have not done so already, you must also apply to the University and pay the $100.00 deposit online. You must write Project Success in your application statement to identify yourself as a Project Success student. Complete this application as soon as you are accepted into the Project Success Summer Program.
Apply to UW Oshkosh
Meal Plan Card A meal plan card is included with this mailing. Please select the meal plan that best fits your needs and return the signed card to Project Success in the envelope provided. Please call Dining Services with questions or to help choose the best plan for you! 920-424-2391 Note: No meals are served on the weekends.
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Books can be purchased from the University bookstore either in advance or on the first day of classes. Books do not need to be new; used books will be acceptable as long as they are the same edition. Please keep your receipts as these are needed if you plan on using electronic textbooks.
Financial Aid is available for the summer program beginning in April. Applications and additional information can be found on the financial aid website. Please note: Financial aid for summer 2015 may be taken from the 2015-2016 academic year. Please contact financial aid with questions.
http://www.uwosh.edu/fin_aid/process/summer-financial-aid
Financial Aid
Buy Your Books
Housing contracts are mailed out with this packet of information. Please read the contract completely, initial where indicated, sign and date the contract and return to Project Success as soon as possible in the envelope provided. Checks should be made payable to Gruenhagen Conference Center.
Please note: Payment must be submitted with the signed contract in order to hold your room.
Summer Housing Contract
Parking Permit Apply for your parking permit if you plan on bringing a vehicle to campus. The Oshkosh city bus is available for all UW Oshkosh students to use for free with their campus ID.
Check your Email
Like Us On Facebook!
Follow Us On
Once you receive your email account login information from Admissions, log in and check your email often. You must pay the $100.00 enrollment deposit to receive an email account.
Project Success has a Facebook page! Like Us (at Project Success UW Oshkosh), and keep up-to-date on what is happening.
We are also on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter @Projectuwo.
Schedule and attend your Odyssey Day before June 14, 2015. On your Odyssey Day, you will schedule your fall courses. If you would like to meet with a Project Success staff member on your Odyssey date, please call ahead of time to make arrangements.
Odyssey Day &
Register for Fall
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Frequently Asked
Questions:
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Do I need to apply to UW Oshkosh if I
have been accepted into the Project
Success program?
Yes, you must still apply to UW Oshkosh
through the normal admissions process.
However, it is imperative that you identify
yourself as a Project Success student by
writing “Project Success” in your personal
statement. Our office keeps in contact with
the Admissions office on these matters. If you
have questions about the UW Oshkosh
admissions process, please call Laurie Stevens
at (920) 424-7384.
How do I register for the summer
program courses?
You do not need to come to campus to
register for the Project Success summer
program courses. However, you must
preregister for the summer program courses.
To do so, please complete and send back the
UW Oshkosh registration form that is
enclosed with the Summer 2015 mailing to
the Project Success office. Our staff will
register you for the summer
program.
When and how do I register for the Fall
2015 semester?
Students will register on their Odyssey date
prior to the start of the Summer Program.
How do I reserve a room in the
residence hall for summer?
A housing contract is included in this packet
of information.
When will I find out my room number
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Card (replacement cards do carry a fee).
Students who do not already have a Titan
Card will be able to get one on Sunday or
during the first day of summer classes. For
more information about the UW Oshkosh
Titan Card, please call the Titan Central
office at (920) 424-2255.
What kinds of meal plans are
offered for the summer and how do
I apply? 25 Block + 0 t$ = $211
25 Block + 160 t$ = $371
50 Block + 315 t$ = $735
t$ is Titan Dollars
These prices are subject to change. We
recommend a smaller meal plan as extra
meals are not refunded. Additional meals
can be added later if need be. More
information is available on the Dining
Services web site.
What are Titan Dollars and where
can I use them?
Titan dollars are an on campus debit
program administered by the University
and not affiliated with any financial
institution. Once a deposit is made to
your account titan dollars can be used
most places on campus that accept cash.
Will I need to bring a computer for
the summer program?
Students are not required to have their
own computer on campus for the summer
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and who my roommate is?
Roommate and room assignments are
not available until you check in on
orientation day.
What is a Titan Card and how do
I get one?
The Titan Card is the official UW
Oshkosh identification card. However,
it is also used as a UW Oshkosh library
card and meal card. In addition, it can
act as a debit card (if you wish to sign
up for a U.S. Bank checking or savings
account). Students can also ‘scan’ or
‘load’ money onto their card at Titan
Central (located in Reeve Memorial
Union) and use it to make purchases at
University Books & More, Corner
Convenience Store, and for meals.
There is no charge to obtain a Titan
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program. Our course instructors require students to type assignments, but computers
are available in the Project Success office. The summer residence hall also has a
computer lab with a staff to help. Supplies training, and technical support are also
available. Some students do chose to bring their own computer to campus. Our only
caution to students who do bring their own computers is to be sure to keep their dorm
room doors locked at all times and to check into their insurance coverage.
What is a Written Authorization Form?
In compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), or
Buckley Amendment, Project Success will reveal no information from any student’s
record unless we have obtained prior written permission from the student to release the
information. In order to release a student’s information to their parents, the Written
Authorization form must grant us permission to do so. Enclosed with this letter is a
Release of Information form that allows us to speak to those indicated about the
students academic performance and record information. Parents and students, please
read the form and discuss whether you want to allow us to disclose academic
information and if so to whom. If you have any questions about the form, please call
our office and speak with a Project Success staff member.
Project Success: 920-424-1033 Book Store: 920-424-2381 Admissions: 920-424-3164 Registration: 920-424-0303 Summer Housing: 920-424-1106 Food Service: 920-424-2391 Student Accounts: 920-424-1332 Placement Tests: 920-424-1432 Financial Aid: 920-424-3377 Parking: 920-424-4455
Phone Numbers at
Your Fingertips:
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Project Success: http://www.uwosh.edu/success Book Store: http://bookstore.uwosh.edu/home.aspx Admissions: http://www.uwosh.edu/admissions Summer Housing: http://gcc.housing.uwosh.edu Food Service: http://reeve.uwosh.edu/dining Student Accounts: http://www.uwosh.edu/student_financial/ Placement Tests: http://www.testing.wisc.edu Testing Center: http://www.uwosh.edu/testing/test-
information/uw-system-placement-test Financial Aid: http://www.uwosh.edu/fin_aid/ Reeve Union https://reeve.uwosh.edu
Commonly used links:
Estimated Cost of Project Success Summer Program:
(Based on 2014 prices)
Tuition (6 cr.):
• WI Resident $1,850.43
• MN Resident $1,974.06
• Non-Resident $3,743.58
• Midwest Student Exchange $2,637.66
Books and Supplies: $200.00
Housing – 6 weeks:
• $1,075 (single room)
• $750 (double room)
Meals – 6 weeks:
• $211.00 (25 block only)
• $371.00 (25 + 160 t$)
• $ 35.00 (50 + 315 t$)
• (t$ is Titan dollars)
These amounts are based on 2014 prices and are subject to change.
Additional amounts may be needed to deposit on the Titan Card account to cover incidentals such as snack machines, fast food dining areas, copy machines, etc. This is up to the individual student.
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Project Success Summer Program 2015 Enclosed Documents:
1. Registration Form
2. Written Authorization Form
3. Meal Plan Card and Envelope
4. Placement Testing Information
5. Housing Contract
U N D E R G R A D U A T E R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M – P r o j e c t S u c c e s s REGISTRAR’S OFFICE - UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH - OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN 54901
Last Middle Name Initial First Student Information Name System ID # Previous Name Campus Email Address_____________________@uwosh.edu Home Address Number & Street City County State Zip Telephone Number
Note: When taking a class for audit the signature of instructor is required.
Circle if
Applicable
Class # Subject/Catalog#/Section# Class Title Credits Instructor/Department
Signature
Audit - Repeat
20198
Art 105 – 101C
Understanding the Arts
3
Craig Clifford
Audit – Repeat
20398
Spec Ed 100-001C
SMSIP
3
William Kitz
Audit – Repeat
Audit – Repeat
Audit – Repeat
Advisor signature is required for all Probation and Assistance Program students. Student Signature Instructor/Department Signature Advisor Signature Date Instructor/Department signature approves consent, class limit, and requisites. By signing this registration form, I (Student) agree to pay all costs associated with my enrollment at the University. Furthermore, I agree to pay all collection expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, which the University may incur if I do not fulfill my payment obligations. Rev. 1/14/2015
This Registration is for: Fall 20 Spring 20 Summer 20 15
Written Authorization Relating to the Release of Student Information
Project Success – University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Please Check (√) A or B: A. □ I do not authorize the release of any student’s records in the possession of
Project Success. (Proceed to signature line.) B. □ Recognizing my right to privacy under the Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act, 34 CFR Part 99, I nonetheless provide this written authorization to allow Project Success to release student record information subject to the conditions and limitations set forth below:
1. Specify the records that may be disclosed.
Check One: □ Any student records in the possession of Project Success. □ Other. (Please elaborate in the space provided below.)
2. State the purpose of the disclosure. Check One:
□ To provide information pertaining to my participation in Project Success. □ Other. (Please elaborate in the space provided below.)
3. Identify the party or class of parties to whom the disclosure may be made. Check All That Apply: □ Parents □ Legal Guardian □ Physician □ Professors □ Coordinator Disability Services
□ Academic Advising □ Residence Hall Staff □ Others. (Please specify in the space provided below.)
4. This authorization is effective until: Check One: □ Revoked in writing. □ Other (specify)
Signed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, this day of , 200 .
Print Name: ID No.
Student’s Signature: Note: Form prepared by Thomas R. Grogan, University Legal Counsel, based upon 34 CFR 99.30. H: Kitz. Rev (June 17, 1998)
Summer 2015 Meal Plan
Selection Card
Placement Testing
Date: February 2015 To: 2015 Project Success Summer Students From: Project Success RE: Placement Testing All Project Success students enrolled in the summer program need to complete the placement testing prior to their Odyssey date. This is because students schedule for fall classes during Odyssey, and UW System Placement tests are used to determine which sections of English and Mathematics are most appropriate for them. If you’re going to request to receive special accommodations due to your disability, send a letter (on your high school letterhead) from a teacher, counselor, or principal who will describe what accommodations are appropriate for you. Please also include your address and telephone number, which site you wish to test at, as well as your plan to attend University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Project Success Summer Transition Program 2015. Send this information to: Tim O’Connor 1025 West Johnson St. Madison, WI 53706 *Please do not register online if you are requesting non-standard accommodations due to a disability. For more information on non-standard accommodations please follow the link below: http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/accommodations-education/understanding-accommodations