Summer Step-Up
The Summer Step-Up program is a 5-week college preparatory learning community designed to help students build a solid foundation in reading, writing, and academic success skills. This 9-credit block of courses is taught from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday during the second half of the Summer semester.
Acceptance into the Summer Step-Up Program requires UAA-approved placement test scores.
PRPE A105 - Introduction to College Study Skills- 2 Credits
PRPE A107 - Introduction to College Reading- 3 Credits
PRPE A108 - Introduction to College Writing- 3 Credits
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Smart Start
The Smart Start program is a semester-long college preparatory learning community designed to help students build a solid foundation in reading, writing, grammar, math and academic success skills. This 13-credit block of courses is taught from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Acceptance into the Smart Start Program requires UAA-approved placement test scores and an advising interview.
MATH A054 - Pre-Algebra - 3 Credits
PRPE A084 - Sentence Skills - 2 Credits
PRPE A054 - Learning Strategies - 2 Credits
PRPE A072 - Individualized Reading Lab - 1 Credit
PRPE A086 - Writing Strategies - 3 Credits
PRPE A076 - Reading Strategies - 3 Credits
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Learning Labs
Math Lab
The Math Lab, located in Sally Monserud Hall (SMH) 120, is available for one-on-one tutoring and math testing for MATH A054, A055, and A105 courses taught by CPDS faculty.
Math Lab Hours
During the Fall and Spring Semesters:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
During the Summer Semester:
Monday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday Closed
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Computer Assisted Writing Lab (CAWL)
The Computer Assisted Writing Lab located in Sally Monserud Hall (SMH) 120, provides tutorial services in basic writing and word processing.
CAWL Hours
During the Fall and Spring Semesters:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
During the Summer Semester:
Monday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday Closed
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Workshops
Writing Workshops
These workshops review basic grammar, usage, and punctuation for academic and business writing.
Math Workshops
Various math workshops are offered free of charge throughout the semester. For more information or a copy of the current offerings please e-mail Megan Ossiander-Gobeille
or call her at 786-6159. These workshops reinforce concepts learned in Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, and Intermediate Algebra.
Finals Review Workshop
This workshop prepares students for their final exams in Pre-Algebra, Introductory Algebra, and Intermediate Algebra.
Calculator Workshop
This workshop teaches students to get maximum use from graphic calculators that are used in math courses.
