Programs for Youth
Taste of College
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- Background on Program
- Why Apply?
- Organization of the Program
- Course Descriptions
- Student Selection Process
- Scholarships
- Tuition & Fees
- Forms & Information to Download
- Registration
Background on Program
For over twenty years the Taste of College program has been offering high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to get a jumpstart on their college careers by taking courses for credit. These are actual college courses with our own undergraduate students.
Why Apply?
- The program offers you the chance to:
- Earn college credit, which can be transferred to most colleges and universities.
- Grow confident in your ability to perform at a college level.
- Explore subjects that are not offered in your high school.
- Study with top-notch faculty, and students who are interested in the same topics that you are.
Organization of Program
Since Taste of College classes are actual undergraduate classes, they take place during the traditional University semesters:
| Session | Dates |
|---|---|
| Fall 2008 | September 2 - December 11 |
| Spring 2009 | January 14 - April 29 |
| Summer 2009 | TBA |
Course Descriptions
Student Selection Process
- To apply for the Taste of College Program, students must:
- Fill out the Taste of College Application
- Complete the Short Essay
- Submit a copy of their most recent transcripts
- Submit a letter of recommendation
Once the completed application packet is received, students will be asked to come to campus for a Taste of College interview. Acceptance in the program is based on maturity, academic readiness and motivation. A selection committee reviews all applications to make final admissions decisions.
Application Deadlines:
Spring 2009: 10 days prior to the start of class.
Scholarships
- A limited number of scholarships are available each semester. Scholarships are based on both need and merit, and cover the price of tuition. To apply for a scholarship, simply fill out the Scholarship Application/Financial Statement form, located on the second page of the Taste of College application.
- Whipple Scholarship
- Available to qualified current Rush-Henrietta School District high school juniors and seniors (for fall and spring semester courses) OR qualified rising Rush-Henrietta School District high school juniors and seniors (for summer semester courses). Students must meet eligibility requirements. Whipple Scholarship tuition waiver forms are available through the counselor's office at Rush-Henrietta Senior High School and online.
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Tuition and Fees
- For the 2008-2009 academic year, the fees are:
- Tuition: $635 per credit hour
Audit fee*: $130 per credit hour
* Auditing means that you receive no credit and no grade for the course; you attend the course and do as much or as little work as you choose.
Financial Need-Based Aid is available:
Forms and Information Available to Download
- Taste of College Brochure 2008-09
- Taste of College Spring 2009 Application
- Taste of College Financial Aid Application
- Tuition benefits form for dependent children of UR employees
Registration
To register or for more information, call (585) 275-2344.
