Preparation, Resource, and Education Program (PREP)
Aug. 21-22, 2024
First-time college students, prepare for a successful start in college at MVCC's 2024 Summer PREP — Wednesday-Thursday, Aug. 21-22, at our Utica Campus, 1101 Sherman Drive. Considering living on campus? Stay overnight in our Residence Halls (please indicate interest on registration form). Limited space is available; to save your spot, register by Aug. 9 at the link below.
Register for 2024 PREP
Things you'll learn at PREP:
- How you learn best
- Study hacks for your learning style
- How to use Brightspace, Read & Write Gold, and myHomework
- How to manage your class schedule
For parents/advocates
We are offering two informational sessions for Parents/Guardians/Advocates:
- Virtual: 5-5:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2024; click here to join the Zoom meeting
- In Person: 1:30-2:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024; Wilcox Hall Room 220, Utica Campus
For more information on the 2024 Summer PREP, contact the Office of Accessibility Resources by calling 315-792-5644 or emailing oar@mvcc.edu.
About PREP
PREP — the Prepararation, Resource, and Education Program — is a free workshop hosted by MVCC's Office of Accessibility Resources tailored for first-time college students who experience difficulty with organization, attention, time management, and prioritizing tasks. At MVCC, we recognize challenges at the college level arise not from a lack of ability, but because of individual differences in independence, work load, and the self-management required in a college environment. PREP is designed to help students connect with people and resources on campus, offering an opportunity for students to begin their freshman year with increased confidence and self-awareness.
View PREP Program Flyer information.
Audio Prep Flyer
PREP REGISTRATION FORM
The PREP program offers a unique experience for first time college students. Participants will not only begin their freshman year with increased confidence and self-awareness but are better equipped to persist through their respective academic program.
Additionally, this workshop offers parents a dedicated session to learn more about MVCC Office of Accessibility Resources as well as community resources.
- Studying Techniques
- Taking Notes
- Advocacy Skills
- Memory Recall
- Utilizing Resources/Asking for Help
- Time Management/Organization
- Student Services specific to Students with Disabilities
- Assistive Technology and Applications
Assistive technology is any type of device or software which makes the learning process equally accessible to those with disability. Some assistive technologies include:
- Screen Readers
- Voice recorders
- Applications (smart phone/tablet apps)
- Alternate format text
PREP is geared to accommodate those with learning differences which impact social or academic areas. Learning differences include reading/writing comprehension, processing, AD/HD, or ASD. Students with a documented disability who fall under either of the categories below are encouraged to apply:
- Students who are accepted and/or planning to attend MVCC in the fall or Spring semester
- Students entering 12th grade who are college bound