The program uses a two-tiered approach to engage students: enrollment in an academic skills and strategies course, during their first year; participation in the Summer Enrichment Program in the summer before their second year; and ongoing monitoring, support, and engagement through graduation.
SpringForward Summer Enrichment Program
Scholarship
Awarded to cover up to 7 credit hours during Summer Term
- Enrollment in EXP 2100 required
- 6 credit hours of GE courses
Academic Support
- Enrollment in EXP 2100: Strategies for Academic and Personal Success
- One-on-one success coaching
- Personalized advising
- Opportunity for instructor feedback
Community
- Online weekly synchronous class meetings
- Virtual community engagement opportunities (trivia, cooking class, wellness activities, painting class, etc.)
- Staff and faculty mentors
Criteria Considered for Acceptance
- New, first year students (typically graduated from high school last year)
- Ohio residency
- Degree of financial need
- Potential to benefit from the program
- Ability to commit to summer experience
- Responses to essay questions on SpringForward application
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- Motivation to improve academic performance
- Rationale for applying to the program
- Willingness to seek help and use campus resources
How do I apply for the summer enrichment program?
Check back soon for info on applying for SpringForward 2026!
“After my first year, I was looking at the numbers and I was like ‘yo, I’m gonna have to climb some type of mountain.’ If it wasn’t for SpringForward and I wasn’t able to have that academic growth during summertime, I’m not sure that I would have been able to come back and climb the mountain.” – SpringForward Summer 2023 participant
Ongoing Support
SpringForward provides the resources, space, and support to allow students to improve their academic trajectory and continue to persist and graduate. After participating in the summer program students will continue to be supported by SpringForward through 1:1 advising, success coaching, ongoing account monitoring and review, workshop opportunities, monthly social events, tutoring and supplemental instruction, and unique opportunities to participate in STEP cohorts.