Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Informational Session
Do you know a student (currently in grades 5-11) who has a great business idea? Consider nominating him or her for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy! You may nominate a student by calling (585) 275-6902 or emailing Kristen Hanna at kjhanna@admin.rochester.edu.

 

 

YEA! Informational Session at the UR
April 24, 2008 at 6 p.m.
For students living in Monroe, Ontario, Orleans and Wayne Counties.

YEA! Informational Session at SUNY Geneseo
April 24, 2008 at 6 p.m.
For Students living in Genesee, Livingston, Seneca, Wyoming and Yates counties.

Taste of College Summer Session
Application Deadline: 10 days before the start of each class.

Rochester on Campus
Early Application Deadline: May 9, 2008.
Final Application Deadline: June 13, 2008.

Rochester Scholars
Summer Application Deadline: June 13, 2008.

Rochester Scholars Jr.
Summer Application Deadline: June 27, 2008.

Programs for Adults
Summer Intensive Programs: English as a Second Language
Application Deadline (for students who need a Visa): June 6, 2008.
Application Deadline (for students who DO NOT need a Visa): July 11, 2008.

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"I get to play golf for a living. What more can you ask for - getting paid for doing what you love."
- Tiger Woods

If you know a motivated mogul-in-the-making, consider nominating them for YEA! 2008-2009!
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is an intensive nine-month program which teaches middle and high schools students (currently in grades 5-11) how to start, set-up and run their own REAL businesses.
Applications for the YEA! Class of 2008-2009 are being accepted through May 1, 2008.

To recommend a student call (585) 275-6902 or e-mail Kristen Hanna at kjhanna@admin.rochester.edu.

To learn more about the program we invite you to attend one of our upcoming YEA! Informational Sessions on April 24, 2008, taking place at either the U of R or SUNY Geneseo. There you can meet a recent graduate, and hear first-hand about his experiences and businesses.

The sessions are free and open to students, their families, and educators. Call the Young Entrepreneurs Academy at (585) 275-6902 to RSVP today!

Download a free parking pass for the YEA! Informational Session at U of R.

Download a campus map of SUNY Geneseo.

 

It’s also that time for students to start thinking about the summer, and the 2008 Summer Session of Rochester Scholars and Rochester Scholars Jr.
During the summer, Rochester Scholars (grades 9-12) can attend for one, two or even three weeks!
Rochester Scholars Jr. is a weeklong program that gives middle school students (grades 6-8) the chance to take challenging and fun classes, right on campus!
Registration for both Rochester Scholars and Rochester Scholars Jr. is open.
Scholarship and essay contest opportunities are available for both programs and recipients receive full tuition for one Rochester Scholars class or one Rochester Scholars Jr. class.

Students are asked to provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor. Please mail, fax, or email your letter to:
UR Office of Special Programs
ATTN: RS Recommendation
127 Lattimore Hall / Box 270358
Rochester, NY 14627-0358
Fax: (585) 461-5901
Email: osp@rochester.edu

 

For students looking for a taste of the “College Experience” there’s still time to register and recommend students for Rochester on Campus.

This pre-college program helps high school students to experience what college life is all about. Students also say Rochester on Campus
is helpful when deciding what to look for when applying to college.
Non-credit and credit courses are available.

Early Application Deadline: May 9, 2008.
Final Application Deadline: June 13, 2008.

Always Better: Adult Continuing Education
It’s still not too late for you to dive into organized crime… through TV and film!
Our adult continuing education program offers a broad range of non-credit courses this spring, including:

The Godfather: Novel and Film
George Grella, Associate Professor, UR English Department
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm
4 weeks, April 23 – May 14
Non-credit; $100

Several tuition discounts are available, including 20% off most classes for local educators. Please register no later than two business days prior to the start of class. For more information or to register, call the Office of Special Programs at (585) 275-2344.