The Freshman Edge
The Freshman Edge is a unique 11-day summer program designed for incoming freshmen who want to begin their college experience with an edge on success. It is a residential program, which helps transition students from high school to college. Students will have a chance to experience residence hall life and make new friends as well as work closely with UE faculty members and meet key leaders in the Evansville community. Students will study the American corporation (ID150) in a three credit course of intensive work that normally takes a semester to complete. This program allows students to ask questions, seek answers, make connections, and explore the campus before the fall semester begins.
The 2010 Freshman Edge brochure will be available soon.
- Download the Freshman Edge Brochure
- Register online for The Freshman Edge
- Printout and send in a registration Form
- What To Bring and Housing Information
Contact Kim Flowers at kf86@evansville.edu or call 800-423-8633 ext. 2981 if you have additional questions.
Dates
Dates for 2010 will be available soon.
Fees
$1500 (all inclusive)
- Space is limited to 50 students
- $100 nonrefundable deposit secures your registration
- Full payment due no later than May 1, 2010
- (Scholarships are available for 21st Century Scholars. Contact Kim Flowers at kf86@evansville.edu or call 800-423-8633 ext. 2981 for information.)
The Freshman Edge Goals
- Help students develop relationships and gain support among peers
- Engage students in educational and social activities
- Ensure students start college with an advanced understanding of campus life working with upper-class students, professional staff, and faculty members
Program Highlights
The Freshman Edge Program offers many opportunities for students to become familiar with the campus and all that UE has to offer. Cultural, social, and educational activities are held throughout the 11-day program to enhance students' collegiate experience and to give them an edge on success.
- Meet UE faculty and key Evansville leaders
- Develop and use critical reading and writing skills in a college class
- Study the American corporation-international and domestic enterprise-to fulfill a general education requirement - earn three credit hours
- Increase your learning through hands-on field experience
- Challenge yourself in a class with other competitive students
- Learn to manage your time for study and campus activities
- Participate in the low ropes course
- Begin lifelong college friendships
- Get started with career services ("Do What You Are")
- Have fun — swimming, putt-putt, smoothies, and the Slice
UE faculty, professional staff, and community leaders facilitate the programs that The Freshman Edge students attend. This allows the students to meet professors, experience their approach to teaching, and get acquainted with the University community.
Three Credit Hour Course -ID 150
Students participating in The Freshman Edge will study the American corporation - international and domestic enterprise - to fulfill a general education requirement and earn three credit hours.
ID 150 - The American Corporation (3 credit hours)
Examines the constitution and functions of American corporations and how they interact in a global society. Studies the corporation as an instrument in the creative process of innovation throughout the world. Social and ethical responsibilities of business entities and responsibility of society toward corporations explored in relation to the role of the corporations as a source of national prosperity and wealth. Involves formal readings as well as an experiential component in which students interact with participating corporate executives. Satisfies the general education requirement for American Traditions.
Instructors
What participants had to say about the program...
"Edge rocked. Now instead of being the nervous wreck I was before I went, I'm confident I won't be lost or nervous about UE. Now I just have to worry about big research papers!"
"Everyone was so nice. I have never made friends so fast in my life."
"We experienced first hand what college classes are like and the assignments involved."
"At first I just thought it would be a way for me to get three credit hours. I had no idea how much fun I would end up having."
"This was the most beneficial thing I could have done being an incoming freshman. I have learned about all different kinds of programs and organizations on campus. I have gotten to know my way around campus. I have also had the opportunity to meet a lot of the professors here and some fellow incoming students."
"Every session introduced us to a new professor, building, or idea."
