FREE Placement Improvement Opportunities
As your future University of Arizona student(s) prepare to start their careers with us this fall, we encourage them to participate in our Wildcat LEAP program. This cost-free, fully online summer program provides non-credit opportunities for incoming students to establish an early connection with the university, improve their academic placement, and ensure a successful first year at the University of Arizona. Students will also receive academic skills coaching on topics such as time management, study strategies, and testing anxiety that will help them develop and refine the skills necessary for success in college. The best part is that Wildcat LEAP is free!
Students may enroll in an online math or writing opportunity or take both. These experiences prepare them for the academic placement processes and lay the foundation for success as a Wildcat.
Math Options
- Math Workshop 1: Monday, June 6 – Friday, June 24
- Math Workshop 2: Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 29
*Note: both sessions are the same offering; students do not need to participate in both sessions.
This online three-week program provides incoming students with an opportunity to solidify math skills and improve math placement. Success in students’ first math and science courses is a top factor in completing and succeeding in their major. Students will receive live online support and individualized math tutoring, placement advisement, academic skills coaching, and connection to other campus activities and resources. Students can also take the placement exam (one free attempt) at the end of the experience. Students will select one 2-hour time slot for all daily meetings during the three-week period.
Live online time options (MST – Arizona time):
- 9:00am – 11:00am Monday – Friday
- 12:00pm – 2:00pm Monday – Friday
Writing Option
- Writing Workshop: Tuesday, July 5 – Friday, July 29
The online writing option is a 3.5-week workshop that provides participants opportunities to:
- better understand the Foundations Writing courses;
- get a jump start on learning key terminology as well as reading and writing practices;
- work with an academic skills coach; and
- collaborate on determining their best writing course placement for Fall 2022. In writing, placement fit is the key to a better experience.
The workshop will be asynchronous online (no required live component) with work due only 3 days per week. Students will be asked to submit activities and will have multiple opportunities to receive feedback and online support. Instructors will be available for synchronous (live) meetings throughout the program.
Registration is now open and will close at least one week prior to the start of each respective program option. Early registration is encouraged as seats are limited. REGISTER NOW!
Please encourage your student(s) to take advantage of this opportunity and register today!
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Office of Undergraduate Education
University of Arizona