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The UAM Weevil Jumpstart Program is designed to provide first time freshman students admitted to UAM for the 2024 – 2025 with a seamless transition from high school to college. The program will provide a comprehensive array of activities and workshops tailored to meet the unique needs of incoming students. Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Engage in academic enrichment activities to strengthen foundational skills in key subject areas.
• Receive personalized advising and support to develop academic goals and create a roadmap for success.
• Connect with faculty, staff, and peers through mentorship opportunities and group activities.
• Gain valuable insights into campus resources, support services, and extracurricular opportunities.
• Cultivate essential life skills, such as time management, study techniques, and effective communication.

Weevil Jumpstart Program Details

• Earn 6 hours of college credit
• Exclusive residential living and learning community
• Small Classes
• Academic Skills Workshops
• Leadership Development

Program Costs

• Tuition and Fees - $1776.60 – Summer Session II
• Meal Plan - $445.00
• Room – Students will receive a housing scholarship to cover room charges

Jumpstart Checklist

• UAM Admission Application
• Official High School Transcript
• Official ACT or SAT Test Scores or Accuplacer
• Weevil Jumpstart Application
• UAM Summer Housing Application
• 2023 – 2024 FAFSA Application

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