Jumpstart Your College Education By Enrolling in the catalyst program
Catalyst Program August 8-22, 2025
Incoming freshmen are invited to campus two weeks before the start of the school year to complete a general education course. By doing so, students get acclimated to campus, make new friends, develop study skills and ease their academic workloads – all before the semester officially begins.
Information on Enrollment in the Catalyst Program
To enroll in the Catalyst Program complete the registration form below.
Contact Student Success, Dr. Angie Royal or Kaci Lovelace-Hall for more information on the Catalyst Program.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Program Information
Students will complete three (3) hours of their general education requirements, build critical study skills and learn to transition to college. The class will meet every day and include mandatory study sessions to process the material learned in class.
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Lisa Prowant
Dr. Prowant is a conservation ecologist that has worked with a variety of animal taxa in wetland, grassland, forest, tropical, and polar ecosystems. She specializes in reptiles and amphibians, but has done research on birds, mammals, and invertebrates.
Program Cost: $850
Costs include:
- One three (3) credit hour course
- Housing (not available to commuters)
- Three (3) meals per day
- Program Activities
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given to students who withdraw or drop from courses after August 8th, 2025, at 5 p.m. The last day to withdraw from the program without academic penalty is August 15, 2025, at 5 p.m.