Summer Success Academy

Scholars can expect to spend a good chunk of ther day during the Summer Success Academy in class. Also, during the summer Scholars will begin working with program staff through regular meetings with academic success coaches, academic advisors, and peer mentors. Scholars will also be led through a series of programs, activities and services that work together – and with you to put you on the path to college success:

• Academic skills workshops including time management, note taking, study skills, exam preparation, and strategies for working with your professors
• Peer mentoring
• Individualized guidance and support from Financial Aid, Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC), University Career Center (UCC), Academic Achievement and Access Center (AAAC) and more
• Social, community service, and networking events

Click here to see a sample of a scholar's Summer Success Academy Schedule

Apart from the initial orientation weekend, scholars do not have required events on the weekend. 

This is a unique opportunity to get on campus early so you can start using the resources, meeting the people, taking initiative, and developing the skills to make the most of your college education. The program offers you support and guidance while at the same time inspiring you to new and exciting levels of academic achievement, involvement, and leadership development. The Adidas Leadership Scholars program is one of those once in a lifetime opportunities. The individual guidance and coordinated support you will receive are unique to the program and can help ensure your early and ongoing college success.

All applicants are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as follows:

• The FAFSA for 2018-2019 (University of Kansas school code is 001948)
• The FAFSA for 2019-2020 (University of Kansas school code is 001948)

To encourage student participation and assist with financial obligations, students will utilize their Pell award and institutional funds to offset any costs of Summer Success Academy. No additional costs are required for Scholars to participate in the summer program. Summer housing and meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) will be provided for the six-week program as well as enrollment in summer courses (up to 6 credit hours).

Scholars are required to live in the KU residence halls for the six-week summer program. Scholars will also be provided with a KU dining plan, which can be used in any of the dining facilities on campus. KU dining plans cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the program.

 

Due to the rigor of this program over the summer it is not recommended that scholars try to maintain summer employment during this time. Most of the weekdays scholars are either in class or engaged in program related activities from 8am-6pm. Weekends are mostly free with some optional activities. It is our preference that scholars use this time to rest, rejuvenate and catch up on assignments for the upcoming week, however if employment is something you feel is necessary, weekends may be a suitable time for scholcademic year. Weekend employment and plans cannot interfere with class and required program activities.