What is Achieve Scholars?
ACHIEVE Scholars is a Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP) that offers support to motivated first-year students by providing access to resources*,services, and programs including a Residential summer experience that prepare them for a successful transition into the college environment.
Students have the opportunity to become employed as ACHIEVE peer mentors beginning in their sophomore year.
This program is open to all first-year Penn State Abington students living in Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.
*Chromebooks are available on an as-needed basis.
Program Requirements
- PA Resident
- Summer Virtual/ Residential Program Participation
Program Timeline
- Application deadline: April 1
- Decision notification: April 15
- Upon acceptance: ACHIEVE letter and Welcome to PSU kits mailed
- May 1: Decision Day on Campus & Welcome Party
- July: Three-week summer bridge program, including an all-inclusive one-week live-in experience at Lions Gate residence hall
- Fall semester: 2-credit CNED 97 course
- Spring semester: 1-credit CNED 97 course
Summer Bridge
- Tentative Dates
- Virtual Cohort Weekly Workshops
- English/Math Academy
- Residential Week Live In On Campus
- Social/Cultural Immersion Trips
Course Overview
Fall: CNED 97 (2 credits)
- Supports transition to college and growth development
- Dedicated peer mentor. for daily support
- Mentoring group
- Mandatory tutoring
- Community-building activities
- Campus resource connections
Spring: CNED 97 (1 credit)
- Personal and professional development
- Major exploration
- Leadership development
How Do I Apply?
Apply at https://bit.ly/ACHIEVEApp2022 by April 1
You will be notified of our decision by April 15