Summer Academic Institute 2021

2020 - 2021
Due to COVID-19 restrictions that impact the UCCS campus, Pre-Collegiate will offer a hybrid Summer Academic Institute in June and July 2021. Programming has been adapted so that we can offer dual enrollment classes, academic and skill-building workshops, and other opportunities for students during this time. Some programming will be conducted in-person, but most sessions will be offered remotely online.

On this webpage, you will find information on workshops, dual enrollment courses, and general resources regarding the Summer Academic Institute 2021.
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Upcoming Rising Seniors Events

  • Summer Academic Institute Orientation
    Summer Academic Institute Orientation

    Date: Saturday, May 8, 2021

    Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

    RSVP Deadline: Sunday, May 2nd, 2021

    Link to RSVP: https://bit.ly/3m9vCTI

    Workshop Platform: Zoom

    Meeting ID: 955 5961 5797 

    Description: Pre-Collegiate students, as well as their parent(s)/guardians(s), are invited to a virtual orientation to learn about the upcoming 2021 Summer Academic Institute offerings. Information regarding schedules, activities, and classes will be shared and families will have an opportunity to ask questions related to summer programming. Summer Academic Institute is mandatory for rising 10th graders, but not mandatory for rising 11th and 12th graders. All students are strongly encouraged to participate. All students may opt-out of the in-person components if they wish to do so.

     

  • Math Bridge Virtual Workshop
    Math Bridge Virtual Workshop

    Date: Monday, June 7 - Friday, July 2 

    Time: 9 AM - 11 AM

    Workshop Platform: Zoom & Canvas

    Description: Students will practice key math-based skills to strengthen their existing skillsets. Students will complete self-paced activities that will build their skills and will receive feedback from a Master Teacher in math. Students will develop a custom plan of action to prepare for college admissions tests that will help them work test prep into their busy schedules during the summer and academic year.

  • Dual Enrollment INOV 1010 Virtual Class
    Dual Enrollment INOV 1010 Virtual Class

    Course: INOV 1010: The Innovation Process (3 credit hours)

    Date: Monday, June 7 - Friday, July 2

    Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Course Delivery: Remote, live sessions (MDT zone)

    Course Description: Overviews the key components in the innovation process and examples of major innovations throughout history. Examines the interdisciplinary nature of innovation. Includes group exercises focused on improving team dynamics, brainstorming, conceptual-block busting and other creativity and problem-solving activities. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures.

  • Dual Enrollment ANTH 1030 Virtual Class
    Tuesday, June 8 to Friday, June 2

    Course: ANTH 1030: Introduction to Biology Anthropology (3 credit hours) 

    Date: Tuesday, June 8 to Friday, July 2

    Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

    Course Delivery: Remote, live sessions (MDT zone)

    Course Description: Evolution of humanity and its cultures from their beginnings through the early metal ages. Covers human evolution, race, prehistory, and the rise of early civilization. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SS3.

  • Math Bridge Virtual Office Hours
    Math Bridge Virtual Office Hours

    Date: June 11, June 18, June 25, & July 2

    Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Workshop Platform: Coming soon!

    Meeting ID: Coming soon!

    Note: Additional information coming soon!

  • Scholarship Writing And Practice Interviews Virtual Workshops
    Scholarship Writing And Practice Interviews Virtual Workshops

    Date: Monday, June 14 – Friday, June 25

    Time: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM (Live)

    Workshop Platform: Zoom & Canvas

    Description: Students will use reflections on their experiences, identities, and background to create a draft of a personal essay to submit with scholarship or college applications. This workshop will address key components of writing such as mechanics, voice, and audience. Students who participate in the Scholarship Writing Workshop will receive feedback on their work from faculty members from the UCCS Department of English. Students will also have an opportunity to receive a practice interview that would be applicable for scholarship or college admissions purposes.

  • Dual Enrollment COMM 1020 Virtual Class
    Dual Enrollment COMM 1020 Virtual Class

    Course: COMM 1020: Interpersonal Communication (3 credit hours)

    Date: Tuesday, June 15 - Friday, July 30

    Time: 10:50 AM – 1:30 PM MDT

    Course Delivery: Remote, live sessions (MDT zone)

    Course Description: A lecture-discussion approach to communication theory and its applications in everyday communication. Intended to give students a point of view and certain basic knowledge that will help them become better communicators regardless of their fields of specialization. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior.

     

  • Music and Lyrics Virtual Classes
    Music and Lyrics Virtual Classes

    Date: Wednesday, June 23 - Saturday, June 26

    Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Workshop Platform: Zoom & Canvas

    Description: This workshop will take a look at the best song lyrics from the past and present, and discover what makes them great. It will give students an opportunity to write their own versions of songs, and create new lyrics. There will also be an opportunity to present/perform their lyrics. 

     

  • Summer Academic Institute In-Person On-Campus Day
    Summer Academic Institute In-Person On-Campus Day

    Date: Monday, June 28

    Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Delivery Method: In-person with social distancing guidelines.

    Description: Campus tour from tour from 8:30 am to 9:30 am, Completing the Common Application from 9:30 to 10:30 am, 10:30 to 11:30 Group Introductions and Team Building.

    Expectations: Any In-person components will require a UCCS Wellness Check the day you will be coming to campus. You will also be expected to follow all campus rules and guidelines regarding wearing of a face covering and adhering to physical distancing and area hygiene.

    Additional Note: Optional for all, Recommended for students who have never had a UCCS Campus Tour and who are comfortable attending. Limited to 30 students per grade level.

    RSVP Deadline: Coming soon!

    RSVP Link: Coming soon!

  • Summer Academic Institute Virtual Conference
    Summer Academic Institute Virtual Conference

    Dates & Times: Tuesday, June 29 from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM or Wednesday, June 30 from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM (students choose their preferred date)

    Delivery Method: Zoom

    Description: Open to all students participating in the Summer Academic Institute. All sessions are the same on both days. Students will participate in breakout sessions on a variety of topics ranging from: Jobs connected to Pathway, Information for student athletes pursuing their sport in college/professionally, Mental health, School/work/life balance, and Scholarships 101.

    RSVP Deadline: Coming soon!

    RSVP Link: Coming soon!

Upcoming Rising Juniors Events

  • Summer Academic Institute Orientation
    Summer Academic Institute Orientation

    Date: Saturday, May 8, 2021

    Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

    RSVP Deadline: Sunday, May 2nd, 2021

    Link to RSVP: https://bit.ly/3m9vCTI

    Workshop Platform: Zoom

    Meeting ID: 955 5961 5797 

    Description: Pre-Collegiate students, as well as their parent(s)/guardians(s), are invited to a virtual orientation to learn about the upcoming 2021 Summer Academic Institute offerings. Information regarding schedules, activities, and classes will be shared and families will have an opportunity to ask questions related to summer programming. Summer Academic Institute is mandatory for rising 10th graders, but not mandatory for rising 11th and 12th graders. All students are strongly encouraged to participate. All students may opt-out of the in-person components if they wish to do so.

  • Math Bridge Virtual Workshop
    Math Bridge Virtual Workshop

    Date: Monday, June 7 - Friday, July 2 

    Time: 9 AM - 11 AM

    Workshop Platform: Zoom & Canvas

    Description: Students will practice key math-based skills to strengthen their existing skillsets. Students will complete self-paced activities that will build their skills and will receive feedback from a Master Teacher in math. Students will develop a custom plan of action to prepare for college admissions tests that will help them work test prep into their busy schedules during the summer and academic year.

  • Unite Drone In-Person Workshop
    Unite Drone In-Person Workshop

    Date: Monday, June 7 and Friday, June 11

    Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Location: UCCS Campus

    Address: 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, US

    Workshop capacity: 20 students

    Note: For more information please contact Vicki Taylor at vtaylor5@uccs.edu.

  • Dual Enrollment INOV 1010 Virtual Class
    Dual Enrollment INOV 1010 Virtual Class

    Course: INOV 1010: The Innovation Process (3 credit hours)

    Date: Monday, June 7 - Friday, July 2

    Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Course Delivery: Remote, live sessions (MDT zone)

    Course Description: Overviews the key components in the innovation process and examples of major innovations throughout history. Examines the interdisciplinary nature of innovation. Includes group exercises focused on improving team dynamics, brainstorming, conceptual-block busting and other creativity and problem-solving activities. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Explore-Arts, Humanities, and Cultures.

  • Dual Enrollment ANTH 1030 Virtual Class
    Dual Enrollment ANTH 1030 Virtual Class

    Course: ANTH 1030: Introduction to Biology Anthropology (3 credit hours) 

    Date: Tuesday, June 8 to Friday, July 2

    Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

    Course Delivery: Remote, live sessions (MDT zone)

    Course Description: Evolution of humanity and its cultures from their beginnings through the early metal ages. Covers human evolution, race, prehistory, and the rise of early civilization. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SS3.

  • Math Bridge Virtual Office Hours
    Math Bridge Virtual Office Hours

    Date: June 11, June 18, June 25, & July 2

    Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Workshop Platform: Coming soon!

    Meeting ID: Coming soon!

    Note: Additional information coming soon!

  • Dual Enrollment COMM 1020 Virtual Class
    Dual Enrollment COMM 1020 Virtual Class

    Course: COMM 1020: Interpersonal Communication (3 credit hours)

    Date: Tuesday, June 15 - Friday, July 30

    Time: 10:50 AM – 1:30 PM MDT

    Course Delivery: Remote, live sessions (MDT zone)

    Course Description: A lecture-discussion approach to communication theory and its applications in everyday communication. Intended to give students a point of view and certain basic knowledge that will help them become better communicators regardless of their fields of specialization. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Society, Health and Behavior.

  • Music and Lyrics Virtual Classes
    Music and Lyrics Virtual Classes

    Date: Wednesday, June 23 - Friday, June 25

    Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Workshop Platform: Zoom & Canvas

    Description: This workshop will take a look at the best song lyrics from the past and present, and discover what makes them great. It will give students an opportunity to write their own versions of songs, and create new lyrics. There will also be an opportunity to present/perform their lyrics. 

  • Summer Academic Institute In-Person On-Campus Day
    Summer Academic Institute In-Person On-Campus Day

    Date: Monday, June 28

    Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Location: UCCS Campus

    Address: 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, US

    Delivery Method: In-person with social distancing guidelines.

    Description: Campus tour from tour from 8:30 am to 9:30 am, Completing the Common Application from 9:30 to 10:30 am, 10:30 to 11:30 Group Introductions and Team Building.

    Expectations: Any In-person components will require a UCCS Wellness Check the day you will be coming to campus. You will also be expected to follow all campus rules and guidelines regarding wearing of a face covering and adhering to physical distancing and area hygiene.

    Additional Note: Optional for all, Recommended for students who have never had a UCCS Campus Tour and who are comfortable attending. Limited to 30 students per grade level.

    RSVP Deadline: Coming soon!

    RSVP Link: Coming soon!

  • Summer Academic Institute Virtual Conference
    Summer Academic Institute Virtual Conference

    Dates & Times: Tuesday, June 29 from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM or Wednesday, June 30 from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM (students choose their preferred date)

    Delivery Method: Zoom

    Description: Open to all students participating in the Summer Academic Institute. All sessions are the same on both days. Students will participate in breakout sessions on a variety of topics ranging from: Jobs connected to Pathway, Information for student athletes pursuing their sport in college/professionally, Mental health, School/work/life balance, and Scholarships 101.

    RSVP Deadline: Coming soon!

    RSVP Link: Coming soon!

Upcoming Rising Sophomores Events

  • Summer Academic Institute Orientation
    Summer Academic Institute Orientation

    Date: Saturday, May 8, 2021

    Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

    RSVP Deadline: Sunday, May 2nd, 2021

    Link to RSVP: https://bit.ly/3m9vCTI

    Workshop Platform: Zoom

    Meeting ID: 955 5961 5797 

    Description: Pre-Collegiate students, as well as their parent(s)/guardians(s), are invited to a virtual orientation to learn about the upcoming 2021 Summer Academic Institute offerings. Information regarding schedules, activities, and classes will be shared and families will have an opportunity to ask questions related to summer programming. Summer Academic Institute is mandatory for rising 10th graders, but not mandatory for rising 11th and 12th graders. All students are strongly encouraged to participate. All students may opt-out of the in-person components if they wish to do so.

  • Unite Virtual Orientation
    Unite Virtual Orientation

    Date: Tuesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 20

    Time: Coming soon!

    Workshop Platform: Coming soon!

    Meeting ID: Coming soon!

    Note: For more information please contact Vicki Taylor at vtaylor5@uccs.edu.

  • Exploration & Future Vision Virtual Workshop
    Exploration & Future Vision Virtual Workshop

    Date: Thursday, June 3 and Friday, June 4

    Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Workshop Platform: Zoom

    Meeting ID: Coming soon!

    Expectations: Students can expect to spend an additional 2 hours working on assignments related to the Zoom components of this workshop.

    Description: In this live remote workshop, students will reflect on how their identities, interests, and skills may shape their academic and professional futures. With guidance from the PreCollegiate team, students will complete self-paced activities to explore potential future academic, personal, and career goals, and the steps they may need to take to get there.

     

  • Math Bridge Virtual Workshop
    Math Bridge Virtual Workshop

    Date: Monday, June 7 - Friday, July 2 

    Time: 9 AM - 11 AM

    Workshop Platform: Zoom & Canvas

    Description: Students will practice key math-based skills to strengthen their existing skillsets. Students will complete self-paced activities that will build their skills and will receive feedback from a Master Teacher in math. Students will develop a custom plan of action to prepare for college admissions tests that will help them work test prep into their busy schedules during the summer and academic year.

  • Unite Career Exploration Virtual Workshop
    Unite Career Exploration Virtual Workshop

    Date: Monday, June 7, 2021

    Time:  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Description: Rising 10th grade students selected for the Engineering and Technology pathway, are invited to participate in the engineering exploration program. This is an opportunity to explore different engineering fields!

    Note: For more information please contact Vicki Taylor at vtaylor5@uccs.edu.

  • Unite Code Combat Virtual Workshop
    Unite Code Combat Virtual Workshop

    Date: Monday, June 7, 2021

    Time:  12:15 AM - 12:45 PM

    Description: Rising 10th grade students selected for the Engineering and Technology pathway, are invited to participate in the engineering exploration program. This is an opportunity to explore different engineering fields!

    Note: For more information please contact Vicki Taylor at vtaylor5@uccs.edu.

  • Unite Arduino Virtual Workshop
    Unite Arduino Virtual Workshop

    Date: Monday, June 7, 2021

    Time:  1:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Description: Rising 10th grade students selected for the Engineering and Technology pathway, are invited to participate in the engineering exploration program. This is an opportunity to explore different engineering fields!

    Note: For more information please contact Vicki Taylor at vtaylor5@uccs.edu.

  • Math Bridge Virtual Office Hours
    Math Bridge Virtual Office Hours

    Date: June 11, June 18, June 25, & July 2

    Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Workshop Platform: Coming soon!

    Meeting ID: Coming soon!

    Note: Additional information coming soon!

  • Unite Drone In-Person Workshop
    Unite Drone In-Person Workshop

    Date: Monday, June 14 and Friday, June 18

    Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM

    Location: UCCS Campus

    Address: 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, US

    Delivery Method: In-person with social distancing guidelines.

    Note: For more information please contact Vicki Taylor at vtaylor5@uccs.edu.

  • Music and Lyrics Virtual Classes
    Music and Lyrics Virtual Classes

    Date: Wednesday, June 23 - Friday, June 25

    Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Workshop Platform: Zoom & Canvas

    Description: This workshop will take a look at the best song lyrics from the past and present, and discover what makes them great. It will give students an opportunity to write their own versions of songs, and create new lyrics. There will also be an opportunity to present/perform their lyrics. 

  • Summer Academic Institute In-Person On-Campus Day
    Summer Academic Institute In-Person On-Campus Day

    Date: Monday, June 28

    Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Location: UCCS Campus

    Address: 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, US

    Delivery Method: In-person with social distancing guidelines.

    Description: Campus tour from tour from 8:30 am to 9:30 am, Completing the Common Application from 9:30 to 10:30 am, 10:30 to 11:30 Group Introductions and Team Building.

    Expectations: Any In-person components will require a UCCS Wellness Check the day you will be coming to campus. You will also be expected to follow all campus rules and guidelines regarding wearing of a face covering and adhering to physical distancing and area hygiene.

    Additional Note: Optional for all, Recommended for students who have never had a UCCS Campus Tour and who are comfortable attending. Limited to 30 students per grade level.

    RSVP Deadline: Coming soon!

    RSVP Link: Coming soon!

  • Summer Academic Institute Virtual Conference
    Summer Academic Institute Virtual Conference

    Dates & Times: Tuesday, June 29 from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM or Wednesday, June 30 from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM (students choose their preferred date)

    Delivery Method: Zoom

    Description: Open to all students participating in the Summer Academic Institute. All sessions are the same on both days. Students will participate in breakout sessions on a variety of topics ranging from: Jobs connected to Pathway, Information for student athletes pursuing their sport in college/professionally, Mental health, School/work/life balance, and Scholarships 101.

    RSVP Deadline: Coming soon!

    RSVP Link: Coming soon!

How to Guides

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate in the Summer Academic Institute (SAI)?

Pre-Collegiate rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade high school students. 

If you are in: 

  • 9th grade now, you are a Rising Sophomore 

  • 10th grade now, you are a Rising Junior 

  • 11th grade now, you are a Rising Senior 

Am I required to participate in the 2021 Summer Academic Institute?

  • Explorations & Future Visions Workshop is required for rising sophomores and other new Pre-Collegiate students. 

  • Scholarship Writing & Practice Interview Workshop is required for rising seniors. 

  • Unless indicated as required, dual enrollment, workshops, and summer virtual conference offerings are optional to students, but participation is strongly encouraged! 

What is the cost to students to participate?

All workshops are offered at no cost to students.

What dual enrollment courses are offered during SAI?

UCCS Pre-Collegiate will offer a limited number of VIRTUAL dual enrollment courses to students who will be Juniors and Seniors during the 2021-2022 academic year. Each of these classes will be conducted fully remotely. Students have the option to select from the following three courses:

 

INOV 1010: THE INNOVATION PROCESS (3 credit hours) 
Session Length: June 7 - July 2 
Days: Monday - Friday 
Times: 2:00-4:00PM MDT 

Course Delivery: Remote, live sessions (MDT zone) 
Course Description: Overviews the key components in the innovation process and examples of major innovations throughout history. Examines the interdisciplinary nature of innovation. Includes group exercises focused on improving team dynamics, brainstorming, conceptual-block busting, and other creative and problem-solving activities.  
 

ANTH 1030: INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3 credit hours) 
Session Length: June 7 - July 2 
Days: Tues., Wed., Thurs., Friday 
Times: 2:00-4:00PM MDT 

Course Delivery: Remote, live sessions (MDT zone) 

Course Description: Evolution of humanity and its cultures from their beginnings through the early metal ages. Covers human evolution, race, prehistory, and the rise of early civilization.

 


COMM 1020: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3 credit hours) 
Session Length: June 14 - July 30 
Days: Tuesday & Thursday 
Times: 10:50AM – 1:30PM MDT 

Course Delivery: Remote, live sessions (MDT zone) 

Course Description: A lecture-discussion approach to communication theory and its applications in everyday communication. Intended to give students a point of view and certain basic knowledge that will help them become better communicators regardless of their fields of specialization. 

 

 

CU DENVER DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSE 

ENG 1020: ENGLISH CORE COMPOSITION I (3 credit hours) 

Description: There is an opportunity for rising seniors to take another dual enrollment course through the Pre-Collegiate System and CU Denver Pre-Collegiate Development Program. It is not being coordinated through the UCCS Pre-Collegiate Development Program. You must be in 12th grade during Fall 2021 to be eligible for this course. You may take this CU Denver dual enrollment course AND one UCCS dual enrollment course (see above). For information and instructions for ENG 1020, please contact Valeria Morales at Valeria.Morales@colorado.edu.

 

 

Do I have to purchase my textbooks?

No. The cost of textbooks is covered by either the student’s school district or the Pre-Collegiate Program. 

If I receive academic accommodations in my high school classes, will I receive those same accommodations in my college classes?

Academic accommodations may look a little different for students in college courses than they do for students at their high school. Students may request accommodations through UCCS Disability Services  and by completing the steps outlined here. Please reach out to the Pre-Collegiate office or Disability Services with any questions about this process, and we would be happy to help! 

How do I see my grades at the end of the summer?

Students can check their final course grades through their MyUCCS Portal. 

How do I request my transcripts at the end of the summer?
Is transportation provided for in-person events?

Depending on your school district, transportation may be provided from specified locations to UCCS. Information will be released closer to June 2021. 

Can I park anywhere on campus for the in-person events?

Parking on the UCCS central campus requires a paid permit. Free parking is available in the lots north of Nevada Avenue and Austin Bluffs Parkway, but these lots require students to take a shuttle to get to central campus. Students parking in these lots should allow at least 45 minutes to get from the lot to their classroom; tardiness due to parking will not be excused. Students should pay attention to details about parking shared at SAI Orientation and Registration each year to avoid a citation. Detailed information about parking can be found at the UCCS Parking website.