Summer Advantage Bootcamp
A FREE program to jumpstart your Kent State journey!
What is Summer Advantage Bootcamp?
Summer Advantage Bootcamp is a weeklong residential program designed to give incoming first-year students a brief yet impactful early college student experience. Students will be introduced to college courses, campus resources, staff, and services, to assist with remaining on track towards graduation and preparing for a future career by building a support network of peers and professional staff. The experience includes mini-courses in various academic subjects, as well as, service-learning and workshops to identify your strengths and expand your success network.
Program Goals
- Provide a residential experience introducing students to campus resources, services, and staff for graduation.
- Introduce students to college-level coursework through a series of mini-course experiences
- Envision a path for success by building a network of peer and professional support.
Program Benefits Include
- Free program experience to jumpstart your Kent State journey.
- $200 bookstore credit to purchase fall books/course supplies.
- On-campus housing and meals provided during the program week.
- Peer support and service-learning opportunities.
- Workshops to support academic, professional, and personal goals.
Program Requirements Include
- Complete the Summer Advantage Bootcamp RSVP link no later than Friday, July 1st.
- A commitment to living on campus during the Bootcamp week.
Contact Academic Diversity Outreach by phone at 330-672-1837, or email uc-ado@kent.edu if you have questions about the program.