Precollege Program Description


New Jersey Commission on Higher Education

PRECOLLEGE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Pre-college Academy

(New Jersey Institute of Technology)

Program began: 1989 - Students enrolled: 60 - Sponsored by: New Jersey Institute of Technology

Contact Information:

Diana Muldrow, Director

University Heights

Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: (973) 596-3423

Fax: (973) 642-1847

Email: muldrow@adm.njit.edu

Web site: www.njit.edu/old/precollege/academy.html

Program Description:

The Pre-college Academy at NJIT is an academic year program for high-ability high school students who want to get

a jump on their college careers.

The Pre-college Academy is designed for participants to earn college credits in customized Saturday classes taught

by faculty who have been recognized for their commitment to teaching excellence. At the end of the Academy,

grades are recorded on an NJIT transcript. Course credits can be applied toward an undergraduate degree at NJIT

and at most other colleges and universities.

Location of Program Services:

College campus

Sources of students served by the program:

Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 11th

Region served: Northeastern NJ

Program Services (Academic):

Computer

Study

Math/Science

Critical Thinking

Grade - Attendance

Program Services (Other):

Social Skills

Visits/Tours

Awareness

Career Counseling

Mentoring

Cultural Activities

Program Operation:

Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Both

On Weekends

Special populations targeted by the program:

Low income

Academic Performance - High

High School Students

ESL

Learning Disabilities

Gifted

First Generation

Historically underrepresented minorities

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Last Updated: September 10, 2004