Emerging Scholars Academy
First year students can join the Emerging Scholars Academy and become part of a learning community cohort.
Apply for ESAÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Emerging Scholars Academy
ESA is a nine-day intensive summer bridge program and cohorted learning community that includes:
Classic and STEM tracks
Each program track (STEM and Classic) is designed for 15 students who plan to attend at least one class in-person in the fall.
Summer bridge: Aug. 10-20, 2025
- Early move in to campus housing
- Exclusive ESA Living Learning Community
- FREE personalized math prep course
- Behind the scenes tours of campus
- Exciting outdoor ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ field trip
- Ride the train from Denali National Park & Preserve to Fairbanks
- Friendships and support that can last throughout your time at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and beyond
Fall semester
- FREE Class (GER)
- Intro to Psychology or
- Intro to American Government & Politics
- FREE College Success Skills Course
- Embedded tutoring & key strategies for academic success
Spring semester
- FREE Class (GER)
- Writing in the Sciences (200-level)
Living Learning Community
Want to move into your dorm room two weeks early, make friends that will last throughout your time at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and take free courses taught by handpicked instructors? The SSS Emerging Scholars Academy is a Living Learning Community that sets you up for success in your first year of college.
Timeline
Application checklist | Deadline |
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Be admitted to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ for fall semester | June 15 |
Complete | Submit ASAP |
Apply for SSS | June |
Apply for ESA | June-July |
Participate in ESA nine-day intensive | Early August (intensive completed the week before the first day of fall semester) |