Individual Enrichment Program
Summer Seminar Application Process

Candidates who do not meet the traditional admission standards for freshmen admission, yet display academic potential, may be invited to apply to the Summer Seminar, a component of the Individual Enrichment Program. This summer program serves as a pre-enrollment program for educationally disadvantaged students. Successful completion of the residential summer program ensures enrollment at MCLA for the fall term. A federally funded grant and the College supports this program, hence there is no cost to the eligible student. The following credentials must be submitted in order to be considered for admission to the Summer Seminar:

• MCLA Admission Application and $25 fee
• Official High School Transcript, including first-quarter grades
• SAT 1 or ACT scores
• Summer Seminar Application (PDF file)
• Writing sample - graded paper from a senior English class
• Interview (by phone or in person)

Candidates must have achieved a minimum grade point average of a 2.0 (recalculated by Admissions Office, college preparatory courses only).

In order to be eligible for free tuition to the Summer Seminar, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Qualify as low-income according to federal guidelines
• Be a first-generation college student
• Have a documented physical or learning disability

Admission to the Summer Seminar is very competitive, and students are encouraged to apply early to be considered. The residential component of the program is required, but there is no cost to students. For more information, contact the Learning Services Center at 413-662-5389 or the Admissions Office (800-969-6252).