For more information on the Summer Start program, and to apply for Summer Start 2024, visit the main Summer Start page here: https://uca.edu/studentsuccess/summer-start/
The Summer Start fee is covered for BEAR Life members only.
One of the benefits enjoyed by BEAR Life members is the coverage of the $375 fee for Summer Start. Students must have applied to the BEAR Life program, receive and respond to the participant agreement form, and receive confirmation from the BEAR Life team of their membership to become BEAR Life members.
BEAR Life members will still see the $375 charge on their account, but this will be handled by the program as we approach the dates for Summer Start.
Tentative Activity Schedule for Summer Start 2024 (events subject to change)
Sunday, August 11th: Welcome to UCA!
- Move-in to campus dorm assignment
- Opening Ceremony — Invite your parents!
- Opening Dinner — Christian Cafeteria
Monday, August 12th: UCA & You — Get to Know UCA
- Team Building Activities
- Strengths Quest
- Reading Strategies
- Campus Resources
- Reading Small Groups
Tuesday, August 13th: Leadership & Adulting
- Leadership
- Help Seeking Behaviors
- Time Management
- Financial Aid
- Campus Technology
- Campus Involvement
- HPER Tour & Activities
Wednesday, August 14th: Success & Service
- Navigating the “Hidden Curriculum”
- Job Talk
- Degree Plans — Road to Graduation
- Community Service Project
- Movie Night
Thursday, August 15th: Academic Success
- Notetaking
- Breaking down the Syllabus
- Study Strategies
- Reading Strategies
- Faculty Panel
- Mock Tutoring Session
Friday, August 16th: Getting Ready for the Semester
- Strengths Quest
- Closing Ceremony