Jumpstart Your College Education By Enrolling in the catalyst program
Catalyst Program August 7 - 21, 2026
Arrive two weeks early and start your first semester ahead — confident, prepared, and already connected.
Why Catalyst?
- Lighten your load: Complete a core gen ed before fall begins
- Get comfortable: Learn campus before the rush
- Find your people: Build friendships early
- Build confidence: Strengthen study skills and academic readiness
Don't just survive your first semester, thrive in it! Join us early and feel completely at home before the semester officially kicks off.
Start Strong with Catalyst: Enrollment Information
The next Catalyst Program launches Fall 2026! Contact Assistant Director of Student Success Kaci Loveless-Hall for more information on the Catalyst Program.
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.
Dr. Melissa Holt
Dr. Melissa Holt teaches a range of psychology courses, including statistics for the social sciences, research methods, social and biological psychology, stress management, sport psychology, psychology of marketing and health psychology. Her work emphasizes stress management and mindfulness, including research and workshops focused on PTSD, behavior regulation, and well-being.
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 7, 2026, at 5 p.m. The last day to withdraw from the program without academic penalty is August 14, 2026, at 5 p.m.