While some freshmen have already made the decision to spend their summer in State College (hopefully), some may still be on the fence about what to do.
Registration for Penn State’s Learning Edge Academic Program (LEAP) opens on Monday, March 15. Although it has not
totally been confirmed that LEAP will happen in person this year, Penn State has started planning to get students back in the classroom
this fall, beginning with a phased return to normalcy this summer.
Most incoming freshmen who will come to Penn State in the summer might still be wondering what LEAP even entails. Look no further than our brief, comprehensive guide.
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As per tradition,
LEAP will take place over the course of Summer Session II, which will begin on June 28 and run until August 13. The program allows new freshmen to have an easy transition to college while giving them the chance to begin to build their Penn State friendships.
Applications for the program are now
live. If you’re interested in taking on the challenge of taming college freshmen, there will be three virtual information sessions at 6 p.m. on January 19, noon on January 27, and 8 p.m. on February 11.
“Mentors provide academic support and plan enriching social activities for LEAP participants throughout the program,” the application reads. “Mentors also work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and fellow Mentors to provide LEAP students with a rewarding and memorable Penn State experience.”