The Pre-College Summer Program at Coppin State University is an academic enrichment program open to prospective students who wish to improve their English, math, reading, and study skills.

Students take the College Placement Test before the program begins. After three weeks of rigorous instruction in math, reading, English, test taking, and study skills, students will retake the University's Placement Test.

Students who increase their College Placement Test scores increase their chances of being admitted to Coppin and also improve their chances of becoming exempt from taking one or more developmental courses in their freshman year.

All students must take the SAT at the end of the program. Once the program is successfully completed, students will register for Fall semester classes.

Ongoing Structured Academic Support for the Freshman Year

Students who complete the Pre-College Summer Program and who are admitted to the university will be required to participate in support activities conducted by the Academic Resource Center throughout their first year at Coppin. Completion of the Pre-College Summer Program, however, does not guarantee admission to Coppin State University.

Important Program Requirements

Students must attend all classes and two cultural awareness workshops per week. In addition, students must complete four study skills workshops during the course of the program.

Students who choose to live in the residence hall must comply with all policies established by the Director of Residence Life.

All students who plan to live in the residence hall must submit a completed health form by Monday, June 1, 2009. Any student who does not submit this health form will not be permitted to move into the residence hall. The health forms can be downloaded from Coppin's website.

THE PCSP IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST FIFTY REGISTRANTS.

An Introduction to Academics, Administration, and Activities

During the program, students are introduced to a wide variety of experiences related to university academics, administration, and lifestyles. Such experiences traditionally include opportunities to meet faculty, administrators, directors of special programs, and representatives from campus clubs and organizations.

Students who choose to live on campus will stay in one of the residence halls. Both residence halls have computer access* and areas for evening tutorial sessions.

*Ask about the residence hall's computer rental program.