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EARLY SUCCESS PROGRAM (ESP)
Early Success Program (ESP)
Orientation Week 2013
August 16 - 22
Early Success Program students arrive to campus one week prior to the start of freshmen orientation. During this week, ESP students participate in:
- Variety of skill-based workshops
- Downtown Pittsburgh cultural tours
- Community service activity
- Team-building
- Social activities
ESP students will also have the opportunity to
interact with personnel from the following
University offices:
| × Academic Services |
× IT Department |
| × Career Center |
× Public Safety |
| × Center for Student Success |
× Residence Life |
| × Financial Aid |
× Student Life |
| × Global Engagement |
× University Library |
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Requirements During The First Year
1. ESP students check in with their counselor in the Center for Student Success each week in the fall and bi-weekly in the spring.
2. Students attend weekly workshops and study groups on the following skills: Grammar Usage, Math Testing, Documentation, Writing, Presentations, and Organization.
3. Students participate in tutoring as recommended by their counselor.
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The skills-based workshops will include the following topics:
| × Grammar Skills |
× Critical Thinking |
| × Math Strategies |
× Living Independently |
× College Writing and
Email |
× Understanding the Cost
of College |
| × Learning Strategies |
× Choosing a Major |
× Decision-making skills
× Time Management |
× Using RMU’s Tutoring
and Counseling Services |
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Students who complete these requirements receive priority registration for Spring 2014 and Fall 2014
* Students at RMU register in order of credit accumulation. Ordinarily, first-year students are the last to register for courses. Priority Registration status is given to students who complete the ESP Requirements.
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