First Generation College Student Who is eligible for USA First Generation? - Students who meet West Texas A&M University admission requirements
- First generation students, no parent has a four-year college degree
- High school graduates, Spring 2009
- Students who intend to enroll full time in an academic track at West Texas A&M University for the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 semesters
How do I apply to the University Success Academy? - Be nominated by an educator in secondary and/or higher education
- Apply for admission to West Texas A&M University by April 1, 2009
- Complete the University Success Academy application by April 1, 2009
What will be expected of me if I'm chosen? You must be committed to enroll at WTAMU full-time in the fall and spring semesters (2009 - 2010) with your long term-goal being the completion of a bachelor's degree. In addition, you must commit to complete various assignments and participate in success oriented activities such as: - Living on campus at WTAMU for the first or second summer term
- First Summer Term: June 1 - July 2
- Second Summer Term: July 6 - Aug. 6
- Complete financial aid applications for both 2008-2009 and 2009-2010
- Participate in field trips and other special activities, which will involve weekends
- Attend summer orientation program
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