Individual Enrichment Program

The Individual Enrichment Program (I.E. Program) is a federally funded TRiO Program that incorporates a three-week residential summer component for selected students who will be entering Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in the fall. The Summer Seminar offers three-credit courses in Learning Strategies, Writing for College and College Writing I, Mathematics for College (during the summer), and The Creative Arts: Methods and History (during the fall semester). Students are introduced to the campus and the surrounding area through a series of cultural and recreational activities. This is a specialized, intensive semester specifically designed to help students make the transition from high school to college and to increase their likelihood of persisting and graduating from MCLA. During the regular academic year, the Individual Enrichment Program continues to provide academic support in the form of tutoring (Tutor Exchange Network), assistance with writing (Writing and Research Center), and advising services. A newsletter (The Mosaic) recognizes students' achievements and helps keep students apprised of academic schedules and related deadlines, as well as information about financial aid (including available grants and scholarships).

You could be a great candidate for the Individual Enrichment Program's Summer Seminar. Find out why...and how to apply. The application can be downloaded, and the information accompanying the Summer Seminar application provides details on eligibility criteria, course curricula and credits, as well as a sample daily schedule.