Acceptance Letter:Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into Madison College’s Scholars of Promise program beginning in Fall 2021. You have successfully completed the requirements, and we are excited to have you on board. For over 100 years, individuals have entered Madison College, and have left prepared for success in both the educational and professional world. You will have unprecedented access to renowned faculty and staff to help aide you in achieving your goals.Scholars of Promise has partnered with the Retention Initiatives and Student Engagement (RISE) office to provide wrap-around support services. Engagement in RISE will fulfill SoP participation requirements and help secure funding. Should you sign your program agreement form you will be assigned to one of the RISE programs and receive the following high level of student services:
- Dedicated Advisor and Success Coach
- Access to Supportive Learning Community with academic/personal/financial/career workshops, tutoring, and mentoring
- Tools for retention – Personal Education Plan, Progress Reports
- Celebration of achievements and completion (graduating/transfer)
For more information about RISE programs - https://madisoncollege.edu/rise
Important Next Steps:
(1) Sign your program agreement form formally accepting or forfeiting our offer to be in the Scholars of Promise program: HERE
(2) SAVE THE DATE: - Scholars of Promise Welcome, Wednesday, July 28 from 1PM - 3PM
- RISE Town Hall, Wednesday, August 18 from 1PM - 3PM.
(3) Scholars of Promise requires all new students to enroll in a hybrid/College Success course known as Learning to Learn Camp that includes a weeklong LIVE course from Monday, August 16 - Friday, August 20 9AM-12PM. The weeklong event is a part of your three-credit hybrid/College Success course and focuses on online learning, college success principles and building learning communities. There are specific sections you will need to enroll in, those section numbers will be shared in a future communication. A copy of this acceptance letter will be mailed home along with a handout that explains the programs support services for students and important instructions and expectations. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact the Scholars of Promise Office at 608-246-6036 or email at ScholarsofPromise@madisoncollege.edu. We are excited to have you be a part of Scholars of Promise and we look forward to your participation and contributions in the upcoming semesters!