ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Academy for Collegiate Excellence and Student Success (ACCESS)

Access is a "Bridge to College" program designed to improve students' academic performance and assist in their smooth transition from high school to college. It consists of a seven-week summer residential, academic component and a freshman year component that provides continued academic enhancement and a wide variety of student support services.

Participants must be residents of the state of Texas and recent high school graduates or GEDs. Participation is competitive. Students must complete an entrance survey and participate in an interview process. Summer Program.

Application Deadline:
April 1, but students are accepted beginning in December.

Cost:
$250.00; a small number of fee waivers are available.

CONTACT:

   ACCESS
   P.O. Box 938
   Prairie View, Texas 77446
   (936) 857-4449/4448

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Business Advantages for Scholastically Inclined Students (BASIS)

This two-week summer program is designed to introduce academically talented students to the business career options and to the majors that lead to those options. Students are challenged to solve problems using some of the basic principles taught in the program. Enriching presentations seek to inspire and motivate students to aspire to careers in marketing, accounting, management, and information systems.

High School seniors who will be entering college the following Fall semester and who are interested in exploring business career options are eligible to apply. Summer Program

CONTACT:
   Mrs. Lucille Pointer
   College of Business
   P.O. Box 638
   Prairie View, Texas 77446
   (936) 857-4010
   Email: pointer@pvamu.edu

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MINORITY INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING (MITE)

The MITE program is a workshop designed for the well prepared high school student interested in pursuing a career in architecture, engineering, engineering technology, or computer science. Emphasis is placed on mathematics, problems solving, creativity and visualizations essential for developing the engineering and architectural mind. The competitive program is open to students who are completing the tenth and eleventh grades.

Admission will be granted on a space available basis to students who rank in the upper one-third class; have expressed interest in pursuing careers in architecture, engineering, engineering technology or computer science fields; hold citizenship in the United States. Students will be selected to attend the Institute on a competitive admission basis. Exceptionally gifted and talented students who rank in the upper one-half of their graduating class or who have a GED are also encouraged to apply. Summer Program

CONTACT:
Dr. William Parker, Head School Services P.O. Box 4049 Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, Texas 77446 (936) 857-2312	Dr. Milton R.Bryant, Dean College of Engineering P.O. Box 397 Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, Texas 77446 (936) 857-2211
Dr. Ihklas Sabouni, Dean School of Architecture P.O. Bo 4027 Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, Texas 77446 (936) 857-2014

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ARCHITECTURAL ENRICHMENT CONCEPTS (ARTEC)

The ARTEC program is a workshop designed for the well-prepared high school student interested in pursuing a career in architecture. Emphasis is placed on mathematics, problem solving, creativity, and visualizations essential for developing the architectural mind. Students will be challenged to develop their abilities in problem solving, creative thinking, with emphasis in computer Aided Design (CAD). This competitive programs open to students who are completing the tenth and eleventh grades.

Admission will be granted on a space available basis to students who rank in the upper one-third of their class, or show ability or special talent that relates to architecture; have expressed interest in pursuing a career in architecture; hold citizenship in the United States. Students will be selected to attend the Institute on a competitive admission basis.

CONTACT:
Professor Marshall Brown School of Architecture P.O. Box 4207 Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, Texas 77446 (936) 857-2014 Email: Arch@PVAMU.edu	Mr. Charles McClelland Assistant to Dean P.O. Box 4207 Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, Texas 77446 (936) 857-2014

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ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS INSTITUTE (ACI)

This program is for academically well-prepared first year and transfer students. It is designed to accelerate their entry into the study of architecture by completing some of the freshman courses during the summer prior to their regular admission in the Fall. Each student may complete twelve semester hours of architecture courses in the design sequence during two, very intensive, five-week summer sessions. These sessions will allow each student to test his or her capabilities and interests in architecture while earning credit toward the Bachelor of Architecture degree. Upon successful completion of these courses, the student will have qualified to enter the second year design class and this, coupled with careful selection and scheduling of other courses, may allow the student to complete the five year architecture program early or at least on schedule.

Admission to the program requires application to the university and receipt of either an honors admission or regular admission. Space is limited. Prospective participants should contact the School of Architecture during Fall or Spring semester to request information and materials. Summer Program

CONTACT:
   Professor Marshall Brown
   School of Architecture
   P.O. Box 4207
   Prairie View A&M University
   Prairie View, Texas 77446
   (936) 857-2014
   Email: Arch@PVAMU.edu

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THE ENGINEERING and SCIENCE CONCEPTS INSTITUTE (ESCI)

This program is an innovative intensive eight week freshman summer program that introduces recent high school graduates to the profession of engineering as a viable career choice. They will earn 9 hours of course credits. The students must first be admitted to the university and be accepted as either an honors admit or regular admit. The program focuses on leadership and teaches development.

To be admitted to the program, the student must be a high school graduate with evidence of leadership potential; have passed TASP or be TASP exempt; possesses a minimum GPA of 2.9; and have a SAT score of at least 920, or an ACT score of at least 18.
Summer Program.

CONTACT:
Mrs. Betti Poindexter-Blackshear
Executive Assistant to the Dean
College of Engineering
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas 77446
Office: (936) 857-2211
Fax: (936) 857-2222
Email: b_poin@pvamu.edu

The Panther Living and Academic Community Experience (the PLACE)

An academically challenging program, PLACE offers participants full time professional advisors, academic enhancement activities, an educationally focused residence hall, a sense of collegiate community, and a one-step location for student support services assistance and referral. The program is designed to promote collegiate success throughout the college years and graduation.

Participants must be freshman or transfers admitted to Prairie View A&M University. Each must have completed the normal Housing Department forms and the PLACE application.
Year Round Program

CONTACT:
Terrence White or Lettie Raab
ACCESS
P.O. Box 938
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas 77446
(936) 857-4449/4448

PREMEDICAL CONCEPTS INSTITUTE
(PCI)

The Premedical Concepts Institutes is an intensive eight week summer program for freshman students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, allied health disciplines and biomedical sciences. Students earn 10 semester credit hours in college biology and participate in noncredit enrichment courses in chemistry and mathematics. During the fall and spring semesters, students participate in tutorial programs, test preparation workshops for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) and the Dental Admissions Test (DAT), and field trips.

Admission to the program is highly competitive. The student must be a high school graduate with an outstanding high school record; have passed the TASP or be TASP exempt; have satisfactory ACT or SAT scores and other personal criteria. Space is limited. Interested students should contact the Biology Department during the fall semester of their senior year in high school to request information and materials for admission to the program.
Summer Program

CONTACT:
Dr. George Brown
Biology Department, Head
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas 77446
Office: (936) 857-3912
Fax: (936) 857-4944
Email: george_brown@pvamu.edu

THE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
(USP)

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Danita Bailey, College of Education

PURPOSE AND GOALS
The University Scholars Program (USP) responds to the national need for more graduate and professional level researchers, practitioners, and faculty in all fields. USP students, specifically selected for their outstanding academic achievement, will be prepared to pursue study at highly competitive academic institutions and to assume leadership roles in their professions and in society-at-large. To this end, the college combines intensive training in the student's area of specialization with an innovative honors curriculum in the liberal arts.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Freshman.
Freshman applicants for admission to the University Scholars Program must meet the following requirements:

1. Rank in the upper percent of their high school class
2. Achieve a minimum SAT score of 1200 or a minimum ACT
composite score of 27
3. Be recommended by their high school faculty
4. Have a strong college preparatory background in mathematics,
science, and English
5. Meet the honors admission requirements of the university

Upperclassmen
Upperclassmen whose cumulative grade point average is at least 3.50 and whose candidacy for admission into the college is supported by recommendations from three college teachers, including the major department head, will be considered for admission.

Transfer Students
Students transferring from other universities or colleges who wish to participate in the University Scholars Program should write a letter of application to the Chair Admissions and Academic Standards Committee. They should also present transcripts of their previous college work and any SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement Scores.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND CREDIT

Continuation Requirements
Honor students are required to enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester.

The requirement for remaining in good academic standing as a University Scholars Program is as follows: Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.50.

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