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WELCOME TO THE CAPITAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The Capital Scholars Program is a six-week program for incoming students who plan on attending Capital Community College in the Fall semester. This program begins in June and provides students who are under-prepared for the challenges of college with self-confidence, teambuilding skills, academic success, referral services and cultural enrichment throughout their enrollment as a student.

Capital Scholars Program Requirements:

  • Complete CCC admissions application.
  • Complete the Academy of Success College Bridge Program Application.
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Complete the CCC Placement Test.
  • Plan to attend CCC in the fall semester.

JUNIOR ACADEMY PROGRAM

A Six Week Program for current High School Juniors who will be entering their Senior Year. Junior Academy is a year long tuition free college preparatory program designed for students entering their senior year of high school in Fall. This program begins in June and continues with enrollment in a college course in both the fall and spring semester. This program provides students with the opportunity to participate in college visits, trips, mentorship, one on one tutoring and access into a college environment while attending high school.

Junior Academy Program Requirements:

  • Complete CCC admissions application.
  • Complete the Academy of Success College Bridge Program Application. (Select the appropriate program)
  • Complete the CCC Placement Test.
  • Plan to attend CCC in the fall semester.

Expenses for the Capital Scholars and Junior Academy Program:

  • Students earn college credits by taking free summer college courses with the Program.
  • There are NO expenses for the Summer Courses.

What we are offering:

  • Summer Course Tuition Coverage
  • CT Transit Bus passes (unlimited rides) for duration of the program.
  • Academic Counseling and referral services.
  • Leadership, self empowerment, character development.
  • Career preparation and Job exploration.
  • Receive transfer admission and financial aid advisement.
  • Benefit from academic success, peer mentoring, planned trips and cultural activities through the academic year.
SUMMER PROGRAM CALENDAR
Apply to select Academy by June 1st, 2013
Take placement test by June 1st, 2013
Program Interview by to be scheduled as applications are received
Notification by early June 2013
Classes begin Late June/early July
Celebration Ceremony August 1st, 2013
Fall Semester start August 26th, 2013

APPLICATION PROCESS

BROCHURE

Academy of Success College Bridge Programs Brochure

To apply, print out the application and return it to

Academy of Success College Bridge Programs
Welcome Center
Capital Community College
950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103

For more information contact feel free to contact:

Jeanette Rivera
Assistant Director, Welcome Center
860-906-5080
JRivera@capitalcc.edu

LaKisha Grant-Washington
Case Manager, Welcome Center
860-906-5000 x6434
LGrantWashington@capitalcc.edu

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