2024 Engineering and Science Success Academy (ESSA) Application
The Engineering and Science Success Academy program dates are: Sunday, July 7, 2024 - Saturday, August, 3, 2024. This is a FREE, 4-Week long, residential summer bridge program, open only to incoming MSU first-year students, majoring in Engineering. ESSA was designed to help incoming freshmen transition and prepare for the academic undergraduate experience.


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Eligibility Requirements:

  • Reside in the U.S.
  • Paid your MSU deposit to attend for Fall 2024
  • Be an incoming freshman, majoring in engineering
  • Score an 18 or below on the MSU Math Placement Exam
Upon successful completion of the summer bridge residential component, participants will be eligible for an incentive totaling $2000.  The ESSA participation incentive will be disbursed in the following increments:

1. Upon successful completion of the ESSA summer bridge program, a scholarship in the amount of $1000.00 will be deposited into the participant’s MSU student account at the start of the Fall 2024 semester.

2. At the end of the Fall 2024 semester, upon acceptable participation and completion of the required ESSA duties and responsibilities, as outlined in the ESSA Program Participant Contract, a scholarship deposited in the amount of $500.00 will be deposited into the participant’s MSU student account.

3. At the end of the Spring 2025 semester, upon acceptable participation and completion of the required ESSA duties and responsibilities, as outlined in the ESSA Program Participant Contract, a scholarship deposited in the amount of $500.00 will be deposited into the participant’s MSU student account.

**Note:  We recommend you complete your FAFSA, prior to accepting admission into the ESSA program.  If for any reason, the student’s financial aid package prohibits them from receiving additional internal scholarships, they will be provided with textbook rental for Fall ’24 and Spring ‘25 semesters following completion of the summer bridge experience. Textbooks should be returned at graduation or once the 6 year rental period has elapsed. Questions regarding scholarship eligibility should be directed to the MSU Office of Financial Aid (517) 353-5940 or see the link below.

 

Please read carefully and provide responses to all of the sections below. Incomplete information may delay the processing of your application.

If you have NOT taken the MSU math placement exam yet, please DO NOT PROCEED. You will need your MSU student login information. Follow the link provided and complete the exam before proceeding with the ESSA application: Access Math Placement Test Here

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all spots have been filled.
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MSU MATH PLACEMENT EXAM
WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR MSU MATH PLACEMENT EXAM SCORE ON THIS FORM. If you have not taken the MSU math placement exam yet, please do so. Make a record of your score, and return to complete the ESSA application after it has been completed. Please FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR THE EXAM PROCESS AND DO NOT TAKE THE EXAM MORE THAN ONCE.

Students who are exempt from taking the math placement exam are INELIGIBLE to participate in ESSA.

MSU Math Placement Exam can be accessed here: MSU Math Placement Exam
MSU Math Placement Exam Score *
Will you be available to reside on MSU campus during the full duration of the program dates? (Note: Students are NOT permitted to leave during the program, except for in the case of family emergencies.)
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In 5 sentences or less, please tell us why you are interested in participating in the Engineering and Science Success Academy. *
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ESSA Participant Guidelines and Expectations
The Engineering and Science Success Academy (ESSA) is a free, 4-week long, summer residential bridge program, designed to provide incoming freshmen with academic preparation, in the areas of math and science, as well as, familiarization with campus resources, and success strategies for first-year students. This program is being offered to incoming Michigan State University freshmen, majoring in engineering, who meet all applicant eligibility criteria.

Students who elect to participate in ESSA will be expected to adhere to the following guidelines and expectations:

• Participants must successfully complete the summer bridge program experience, in order to remain eligible for program incentives.
• Attend all classes and other scheduled events during the program.
• Seek assistance from instructors and teaching assistants.
• Show respect for instructors, facilitators, teaching assistants, and fellow participants.
• Put forth every effort to reflect your best work.
• Inappropriate, threatening, offensive comments and/or actions will not be tolerated.
• Harassment is a violation of the University Anti-Discrimination Policy and will not be tolerated.
• Participants’ behavior in ESSA shall be conducive to the teaching and learning process for all concerned.
• The ESSA participants, instructors, teaching assistants, and staff share the responsibility for maintaining professional relationships based on mutual trust and civility.

FERPA WAIVER: AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION
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In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), the undersigned student hereby permits Michigan State University and its representatives with the Engineering and Science Success Academy (ESSA) in the College of Engineering to disclose the information specified below to any and all ENGAGE approved groups, offices, organizations and entities.

This consent shall be valid throughout the student’s enrollment at Michigan State University and thereafter but may be modified or rescinded in writing by the student.  The parent(s), legal guardian(s), tuition provider(s), or other individual(s) as approved by the ESSA Management Staff agree that they shall not disclose the specified information to third parties without the student’s authorization.

INFORMATION TO BE RELEASED:
The following information from my records at Michigan State University may be released to Engineering and Science Success Academy (ESSA) approved groups, offices, organizations, and entities:
  ___X____    Grades and academic standing
  ___X____    Academic information

Do you agree to adhere to the expectations and guidelines outlined above? *
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I have read and understand the contents of this consent agreement pertaining to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. *
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I give my permission to be photographed and or video-recorded during my participation in ESSA. *
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Application deadline: Rolling applications accepted until all spots are filled.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing, rolling basis until all spots have been filled. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified. Students selected to advance to the next stage of admission will be contacted regarding next steps. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the ESSA Program Director, Ciera Trice (mageewig@msu.edu).
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