Complete U"Complete U" begins in the second semester of 12th grade and remains active in students' lives until they graduate from college. In the high school phase, students prepare for the emotional and psychological challenges of transition; they participate in a financial literacy program, and learn the hidden rules of classroom etiquette and residential life from experienced college advisors. After students matriculate to college, they receive a broad safety net of human and financial resources. The goal of Complete U is to ensure that College Bound students who are admitted to college, graduate from college, and can go on to enjoy the full benefits of living in a community and contributing to a vital and educated workforce. Specifics on this program include:
- Weekly classes during senior year on "making the transition" from high school to college
- Multiple weekly contacts from the Complete U Persistence Coach
- Placement in a cohort group
- Scavenger hunts that promote campus engagement
- Financial assistance with books, incidentals, travel and emergencies
- One-on-one financial aid advising students and families
- Care packages for finals and holidays
- A matching program that connects students to on-campus mentors
- Assistance with course selection, pre-identified academic services, clubs and social networks
- Opportunities for reunions at home during breaks and summer vacations