Gateway

July 23 to August 10, 2012

What Is Gateway?

The Becker College Gateway Program is designed to give you a head start before your freshman year even begins.  This three-week summer program provides you with the opportunity to learn the skills you need to succeed academically during your first year of college.  Included in the Gateway Program are a foundations math or English course, the Student Success Workshop, and a variety of activities that will help you transition to Becker College.  Students not required to take a foundations course will complete INFO 1001 (Technology and Society).

Students who successfully complete the Gateway Program during the summer are at an advantage when the fall semester begins.  Completion of the foundations course gives you room in your fall schedule for another course and helps you gain valuable tools for success as a college student.  Completion of the Technology and Society course allows you to make the adjustment to college more quickly and earn credits toward graduation.  Best of all, participation in the Gateway Program is affordable.  The $550 registration fee includes on-campus dining and accommodations.

» On campus experience
» Online experience

Benefits of Participation in the Gateway Program

• Through the completion of the required foundations course, students will gain academic confidence and be prepared for the next level course.
• Students who are not required to take foundations course complete INFO-1001, a required course for all Becker students.
• Activities are provided at no extra cost.
• Make new friends and get a jump-start on the college experience.

On-Campus Experience

The Gateway Program is designed to provide an on-campus residential experience.  Those participating in the program live and dine on campus at no additional cost.  Residence hall living helps students meet new people and build friendships.  When classes begin, Gateway Program students already feel right at home at Becker College.

Online Experience

If the residential Gateway Program does not suit your needs, you may be interested in the Online Gateway Program.  Students begin the course on June 18, 2012 and complete it at their own speed prior to August 24, 2012.  No additional cost besides purchasing related text books is required.  The option is ideal for students who work full time over the summer, or those who cannot live on campus for 3 weeks in the summer for the residential Gateway Program.

Since success in an online course takes considerable self-discipline, students are required to discuss this option with the Director of FYE before registering.  Math foundations courses are available online.

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» Cost of Gateway
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