Pre-Screagle Summer Institute

For: Newly admitted students/Incoming college freshmen

The Pre-Screagle Summer Institute (PSSI) is a multi-week bridge program providing academic support, social/emotional growth, and professional development to USI’s incoming freshmen students during the critical summer term.  This research backed and intentional focus on creating community, providing resources, removing barriers, and building healthy and sustainable academic and personal practices before their first year of college, ensures that the proper habits are formed to propel PSSI admitted scholars from the Summer Institute into a successful transition for their first year of college and beyond.  

The PSSI Daily Schedule leaves little room for error as scholars are busy tackling college-level courses taught by University faculty, meeting with academic advisors, college success coaches, and/or mentors in their respective offices, or utilizing study tables to complete homework assignments and/or prepare for an upcoming exam. PSSI scholars have the opportunity to take up to three college courses, and during the Summer Institute, each scholar is enrolled in multiple college-level courses to help accelerate their collegiate journey.

1. Support the important transition from high school to college and beyond
2. Strengthen academic, socio-emotional, leadership, and paraprofessional skills
3. Demonstrate successful completion of collegiate level courses
4. Master academic policies crucial for successful retention and graduation (i.e., degree requirements, financial aid, advising, and more)
5. Interact with key campus resources all committed to student success
6. Enhance students' wellbeing and outlook throughout the collegiate journey