Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I apply to more than one program?
Yes. You are welcome to apply to all three programs.
- Can I participate in more than one program?
No. Although you may apply to one or more of our programs, you must
select only one program in which will participate if you are
accepted.
- Can I just participate in the summer part?
No. The summer programs are a part of the academic year services
provided by the Academic Transition Program and the TRIO Student
Support Services Program. If you participate in any of the summer
programs, you are expected to continue participating during the
academic year.
- If I cannot attend the summer part, but really want to be
part of OTP, can I?
Yes. Although we strongly recommend that you attend one of our
summer programs in order to get the most out the services we offer,
the Academic Transition Program and the TRIO Student Supports
Services accepts students to participate during the summer as well
as for the academic year. Students who cannot attend in the summer
are invited to begin participation at the beginning of Fall Quarter
2008.
- As a Freshman, how was I invited to participate?
Our first priority is to work with students who come from Quintiles
4-5 (bottom two-fifths) of high schools in California. These are
students that come from high schools that produce the least amount
of UC eligible students. Because some of our programs have been in
existence for over 30 years, students hear about our services in
various ways. Unfortunately, due to limited resources, we are not
able to extend an invitation to every entering first year student,
however any student can apply.
- How are students selected to participate?
Students will be selected based on the information they provide in
the application as well as the essay responses given. Other factors
such as GPA, first-generation college status, low income, and Entry
Level Writing Requirement test results will be considered. Other
students are welcome to apply, but students who demonstrate more
need, based on the above factors will be given priority.
- What if I am a transfer student?
If you are a transfer student, you are only eligible to apply for
the TRIO Student Support Services Program. Summer Bridge and the
Academic Transition Program are offered only to freshman students.
- As a transfer student, how was I invited to participate?
The TRIO Student Support Services Program receives information for
all entering transfer students. We use this information to outreach
to identified first-generation, low-income students. Unfortunately,
due to limited resources, we are not able to extend an invitation to
every entering transfer student, however any student can apply.
- When can I begin applying for OASIS Transition Programs?
Access to the application page will begin after May 1st.
- How do I get an access code to apply?
Access codes will be given after May 1st via e-mail/post mail.
- When will I be notified if I am accepted into an OASIS
Transition Program?
For Freshmen: Notification begins Friday, July 7, 2008.
For Transfers: Notification begins Friday, July 14, 2008.
- How will I be notified if I am accepted?
Applicants will be notified by mail and email.
- What if I leave early? Will I be charged or billed by the
university?
If you choose to leave the program early, you forfeit the privileges
you may receive from OASIS services. Our programs should only be
attended by those students who are willing to make a serious
commitment from beginning to end. If you leave early, you will not
be charged by the university; however, the financial and
administrative resources allocated to you cannot be duplicated for
another student. Therefore, please be sure that you can commit all
of your time and energy to our programs.
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