2025 BUCS Academy Participant Application

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2025 B.U.C.S. Academy

Building Up College Success

Participant Application

Vision:

The Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center

will positively affect lives by creating an environment that

supports and sustains the affirmation, celebration,

and understanding of human differences and similarities.

Mission:

To actively promote, lead, and facilitate

the University's commitment to diversity;

champion the importance of diversity;

provide a supportive atmosphere for students;

engage the university community in intercultural dialogue;

build collaborative relationships among students, faculty, staff,

and the community; and overcome barriers to inclusion.

Program Overview

The B.U.C.S. Academy Program is designed to give entering first-time college students a solid foundation before they start their freshman year.

Students will jump start their college career with this 3-week summer program by earning three-credit hours in a required college course.

Students will continue to participate in a variety of educational, enrichment and entertaining activities with this program throughout the academic year.

Students are encouraged to participate in the QUEST and Preview programs the week before the Fall Session begins.

Program Purpose and Mission

To give students the confidence and skills to successfully transition from high school to college.
To familiarize students with East Tennessee State University and its support services and resources.
To teach classroom skills that will prepare students for college level courses.
To foster positive relationships with peers, faculty, and staff at ETSU.
To enhance critical thinking skills through self and career exploration and class experiences.

Important Dates and Requirements:

BUCS Academy

Orientation:

June 13, 2025

Participant

Move-In:

Saturday,

July 12, 2025

Program Dates:

July 12, 2025

Until

August 1, 2025

Housing Application

for LLC:

June 1, 2025

BUCS Academy Participants are REQUIRED to complete all of the following:

Attend Orientation - identified for this program.
Attend the entire summer program July 12– August 1, 2025.

Enroll in the ETSU 1020 College Course - Summer Semester
Enroll in the CSCI 1100 College Course Fall Semester.
Submit required Health and Immunization documentation.
Apply for and complete all Housing Department requirments.
- Note: The BUCS Academy Living Learning Community (LLC) is located in the Lucille Clement Dorm.
- Note: Student will reside in the dorms and need to complete housing requirements for the summer program.

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