How to Join MASP

How to Join MASP

Students can join MASP through one of three entry programs, which are described below. Each of the entryÌýprograms providesÌýstudents a uniqueÌýcohort experienceÌýemphasizingÌýacademic enrichment and the opportunity to build aÌýsupportiveÌýcommunity of peers, faculty, and staffÌýin the College of Arts & Sciences. Students who join MASP through one of our entry programs are eligible for scholarship funding.

ÌýÌýWhat it is:Ìý LINC is a weekend retreat that takes place in January for currently enrolled students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The LINC retreat creates an inclusive academicÌýcommunity of diverse scholars from across A&S majors. Students who complete LINC receive a $250 participation award at the conclusion of the retreat and become eligible for a MASP participation scholarship of $1000/semester.

ÌýÌýWho it is for: ÌýStudents currently enrolled in the ÌýÌý

Ìý Ìý Ìý College of Arts & Sciences

ÌýÌýWhen:ÌýJanuary 15-17, 2027.
ÌýÌýPriority Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

ÌýÌýFinal Application Deadline:ÌýNovember 20, 2026Ìý

ÌýÌýWhat it is:ÌýYear-long academic and community building program for first-year students, grouped by their area of study (e.g., Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or Arts & Humanities).ÌýWith its successful completion, students receiveÌý$2000 participation scholarship ($1000 in the Fall and $1000 in the Spring).Ìý

ÌýÌýWho it is for: Incoming first-year students

ÌýÌýWhen: ÌýOrientation: ÌýFriday, August 13, 2027, to

Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýMonday, August 16, 2027

Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýFall 1-credit Course: Mondays or

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Wednesdays 3:35 pm-4:50 pm

ÌýÌýFinal Application Deadline:ÌýTBD

ÌýApplication Closed Until December 2026
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ÌýÌýWhat it is:Ìý3-week residential Summer Bridge program for students entering their first year at 91´«Ã½. With its successful completion, students receive a $1000 stipend and become eligible for MASP and its related participation scholarship of $2,000 per academic year for up to eightÌýsemesters.Ìý

ÌýÌýWho is it for: Incoming first-year students

ÌýÌýWhen: July 10, 2027 to July 30, 2027

ÌýÌýPriority Application Deadline: TBD

ÌýÌýFinal Application Deadline:ÌýTBD

Application Closed Until December 2026
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