Preparation, Resource, and Education Program (PREP)
Aug. 28-29, 2025
First-time college students, prepare for a successful start in college at MVCC's 2025 Summer PREP. The program sessions are Thursday, August 28 from 1 to 6p.m. and Friday, August 29 from 9a.m.-3p.m. at our Utica Campus, 1101 Sherman Drive. Limited space is available; to save your spot, register by Aug. 15th at the link below.
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Things you'll learn at PREP:
- Campus resources and support systems
- How to use MV apps related to coursework
- How to manage your time and class schedule
- College readiness - easing your transition from High School to College
For parents/advocates
We are offering two informational sessions for Parents/Guardians/Advocates:
- Virtual: 5-5:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2025
- In Person: 1:45-3:15 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025; ACC 116, Utica Campus
For more information on the 2025 Summer PREP, contact the Office of Accessibility Resources by calling 315-792-5644 or emailing oar@mvcc.edu.
About PREP
PREP — the Preparation, 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, workload, 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.
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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