LiberalArtsFIT
Retention rates compared to non-participants in the 2017-2018 cohort were 6.2% higher.
This program is designed to:
- Introduce you to the academic rigor of college (specifically, your fall semester math class) in a low-stakes setting
- Provide you with skills sessions to increase academic success
- Familiarize you with available academic resources
- Acclimate you to college one week prior to the start of school
- Expose you to your academic discipline
- Inform you on career and experiential learning opportunities
- Acquaint you with faculty and staff within your major
Parent Information:
This is an exciting, yet emotional time for students and families. It is important to plan your goodbyes before the Check-in and Kick-Off Ceremony. We recommend planning dinner the night before or breakfast on the day of Check-in. Please keep in mind this is for academic credit; therefore at check-in, class begins. After this time, your students will be busy roughly until 10 p.m. every night with activities throughout the day. Goodbyes are important; please plan accordingly so that you can enjoy your time together. For additional information, please refer to the NevadaFIT Parent Information page.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and shoes (there will be a lot of walking and some physical activity)
- Refillable water bottle
- Snacks
- Backpack, binder, pen/pencils, paper
- Hats/glasses/sunscreen, etc.
Benefits
- Early move-in
- Exposure to campus and resources before school starts
- Meet new people within your discipline, gain friendships
- You will receive academic-credit
“It was a very rigorous and somewhat tiring experience, but I’m very glad I had the chance to take part in it!”
“This program changed my outlook on college.”
-LiberalArtsFIT Participants