Registration

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Admission

College Experience serves highly motivated and academically promising high school students. The College Experience program is designed for students who have the demonstrated ability, as well as the maturity and seriousness of purpose, to undertake college- level work. Applicants must have finished the tenth or eleventh grade. Candidates must submit an application, furnish a high school transcript, PSAT/SAT/ACT scores, the signed Behavior Contract, recommendations and an essay indicating their reasons for applying to College Experience. Participants are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic ability and evidence of scholarly interests, motivation, and potential for success in college level work.

Application Procedures

Applicants must follow directions and check the application carefully for completeness and all needed signatures. No incomplete applications are considered.

Applications are considered as they are received. Applicants will be notified of their status (accept, wait list, reject) within two weeks of receipt of a complete application. Once accepted, a deposit of $300 reserves a place in the program and in the residence hall. The deposit will be applied against your program fees. This nonrefundable program deposit is your commitment to attend SMU College Experience.

A “balance due” statement (all fees minus any scholarship awards) with a payment schedule will be sent with acceptance. Program fees are not refundable after May 18 except for documented medical/family emergencies. Payment may be made by check, money order, MasterCard, or VISA.

Limited financial aid based on demonstrated need is available. Tower Scholarships are the only non-need based scholarships. Applicants will be notified of the amount of available financial aid upon acceptance. Because financial aid resources are limited, students seeking financial assistance are advised to apply as early as possible. Aid requests must include a completed Financial Aid Form (with all requested information provided), a copy of the first page of the Parents’/Guardians’ 2007 federal income tax form—or, if it is not available, a copy of the first page of the 2006 return and a copy of the 2007 W-2 form(s).

Dates

Move-in day is Monday, June 30, 2008, and the first CE meeting will be held at dinner on that day as well. This meeting is required! Classes begin on Tuesday, July 1. Final exams are taken on Thursday, July 31. The afternoon exam ends at 4:00. Dorm rooms must be vacated by 5:00 p.m. on July 31.

Costs

Figures given do not include textbooks or personal expenses. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of need. Withdrawals are subject to the University's refund policy.
Application Fee (nonrefundable): $35
Tuition for 6 credit hours: $2300
Room and board: $1,500
Payment due date is May 18th. Students cannot be officially registered in their classes nor can class preferences be honored until ALL FEES ARE PAID.

* Any other financial arrangements must be made with the Program Director.