Project ASSIST offers a four week high school to college program for incoming
freshmen during the summer prior to first year entry into the university. The intent of this
program is to help students make a smooth transition from high school to university life.
Eligibility: Any student with a learning disability who is accepted to
UW-Whitewater is eligible to attend the summer program.
Fees: There is a charge for room and board for the four weeks (residence
and meal plan), the three credit course based on the university's fee schedule for in and out-of-state
tuition, and a separate fee for Project ASSIST.
Three credit Study Skills class:The class emphasizes such things as note
taking skills, test taking strategies, time management skills, word processing skills, and verbal and
written language skills. The students also write a research paper during which time they become proficient
on the word processor, as well as, learning how to use the library. This course is a "developmental"
course, which means that although the students get a grade for the course and the grade is averaged into their
cumulative grade point average, the course does not count toward the total hours needed for graduation.
Project ASSIST class: Students learn about their learning disabilities,
both strengths and weaknesses, as well as, their learning styles and how these affect their success in the classroom.
They begin to practice advocating for themselves with their professors and receive help with registration for the fall
semester. Time management, organization and various learning strategies are focused on. Students also learn about the
campus layout and the facilities available at UW-Whitewater including the bookstore, career services, health center,
recreation activities and clubs, and they learn about the community of Whitewater.
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