- The Student Enrichment Program is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 academic year. If you would like to be a member of the Student Enrichment Program and you meet the eligibility requirements (listed below), please click here and download a copy of the application. Once it has been filled out, please mail/fax it to the SEP Office (address and/or fax number can be found under Contact Us). Thank you for your interest in this program!
Mission Statement
The Student Enrichment Program provides services and a supportive environment to equip first generation, low income and students with disabilities with skills to be successful in college. The purpose of this federally funded TRiO Student Support Service is to increase the retention and graduation rates of this student population.
What is the Student Enrichment Program?
The Student Enrichment Program is a federally-funded TRiO program providing 250 eligible students with academic support services to assist them in successfully obtaining a bachelor's degree from Western Oregon University. SEP students benefit from academic, career and personal advising; comprehensive degree planning; assistance in completing financial aid forms, scholarship applications, graduate school applications, basic math instruction to provide the skills needed to enroll in math courses that fulfill degree requirements, and access to social and cultural activities. The program offers three courses for credit: ICS 103-"Becoming a Master Student; " ICS 105- "Critical Thinking;" and ICS 106-"Career Planning” as well as Summer Bridge, a week long, residential orientation program.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for SEP, applicants must qualify in at least one of the following ways:
- Meet federal financial eligibility requirements.
- Have a documented physical or learning disability.
- Be a "first-generation" college student. (Neither of your parents has a Bachelor's degree.)
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