TTU Summer Scholars Program

Dates: June 28 – July 31, 2008

• Application Packet (doc)
• Brochure (pdf)

Program Description:

This is a five-week long summer bridge program for freshmen entering TTU in the
fall semester of 2008. It is designed to bridge the gap between high school and
college and to integrate students into campus life by equipping them with
focused academic instruction, learning, and critical thinking skills. This
program is specifically for students majoring in one of the STEM disciplines
(Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).

The Summer Scholars will take two courses for college credit and have a head
start in earning credits toward their Bachelor of Science degree. Room and
board, tuition, and books are all paid for by the program. Students must,
however, provide their own materials in terms of personal items and school
materials. Participants who complete the program will receive a $400 stipend.


Courses Offered:

Math 1710 - Review of algebra; relations and functions and their graphs,
including polynomial and rational functions; conic sections; inequalities,
arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. Credit will not be given for both
Math 1710 and Math 1730.
3 credit hours

University 1020 - Engages the student in meaningful academic and non-academic
activities; and, emphasizes critical thinking in the formation of academic and
social goals and support groups, and in self-management and study skills.
1 credit hour

Eligibility/Requirements:

• You must be a resident of one of the following educationally underserved/underrepresented counties served by TTU: Bledsoe, Campbell,
  Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Grundy, Hamilton, Jackson, Macon,
  Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Overton, Pickett, Rhea, Scott,
  Sequatchie, Smith, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, or White
• You must have been admitted to TTU.
  
• You must be majoring in one of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry,
  Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics or Science Education
  (Secondary), Physics, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry, or
  Pre-Pharmacy
• You must have completed at least Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry
• You must have attended a SOAR session before the start of the program. These
  sessions all take place in June (12th-13th, 16th-17th, or 19th-20th)

The following must accompany the application:

• Your most current high school transcript
• One letter of recommendation from your high school mathematics teacher,
  science teacher, or administrator