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The Pre-College Experience is an intensive program designed to engage students entering grades 9 –12. Small, faculty-led sections in criminal justice and forensics, filmmaking, music, and the visual arts develop students’ talents and immerse them in a vibrant college environment.
Experience College Life--Stay on Campus
Pre-College Experience students can elect to stay on campus. Students will stayin Lima Hall, located in the heart of our campus, overlooking the campus green,Events and Athletics Center, and library. Most meals will be provided in the recentlyrenovated dining hall. All rooms are doubles. Cost for any of the two-week residen-tial programs is $1,795. This cost includes tuition for the day program, all room andboard, activities and field trips. Check-in for residential option is Sunday, July 12.
College Preparation Program for High School Juniors and Seniors
This one-week program, from July 27 – 31, prepares high school juniors and seniors to navigate the complex world of choosing and applying to college. Students learn to identify the key individuals and services that support a success-ful first year, and discuss the intellectual and career benefits of up to ten different fields of undergraduate study. The cost for this one-week program is $350 (includes all lunches and fees).
LEADERSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 24Students who have selected the residential option arrive on Sunday, July 12
The Leadership and Entrepreneurship Pre-College Experience is a two-week
intensive program for high school students with an interest in leadership, entre-
preneurship, and other areas of business. Classes are taught by Saint Rose
faculty that are knowledgeable practitioners in leadership training, manage-
ment, marketing, and entrepreneurship with years of experience in their fields.
The students will be introduced to the process of developing and starting their
own small businesses, from idea generation to marketing and operations plans.
There will opportunities to develop leadership, team, and communication skills.
Students will engage in a variety of hands-on experiences and competitions,
as well as interact with local business leaders. There will also be field trips to
local businesses and business districts in the Albany area.
DRAMA
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 24Students who have selected the residential option arrive on Sunday, July 12
The Summer Pre-College Experience in Drama is a two-week intensive program
for high school students who have a genuine interest in college-level theatre.
Classes are taught by Saint Rose professors who are highly experienced and
dedicated to recognizing and nurturing an individual’s acting ability. Limited to 15
students, this program will challenge students through a curriculum of targeted
skill-building exercises to develop their fundamental skills as a performer of the
stage, including focus, connection, team work, and stage presence. The two week
program will culminate in a collaborative theatrical production, utilizing all the
skills that the participants bring to the stage.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & FORENSICS
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 24Students who have selected the residential option arrive on Sunday, July 12
Criminal Justice and Forensics is an intensive two-week program for high school
students with a serious interest in crime scene investigation Classes are taught
by knowledgeable practitioners in criminal justice and forensic science with
years of experience in their fields. The students will be introduced to the crime
scene investigation process starting with the study of the crime scene through
the perspective of forensic scientists, crime scene investigators, and criminal
and arson investigators.
There will be a mock crime scene, and students will experience hands-on the
collection and processing of forensic evidence. A field trip to the New York State
Police Forensic Investigation Center in Albany is planned.
FILMMAKING
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 24Students who have selected the residential option arrive on Sunday, July 12
The Pre-College Filmmaking Experience is a two-week intensive program for
high school students with a serious interest in cinema and filmmaking. Classes
are taught by a Saint Rose faculty member who is a highly experienced and
recognized filmmaker dedicated to recognizing and nurturing an individual’s
creative ability. This program will challenge students through a curriculum of
targeted skill-building segments. Students will learn cinematic language and
how to apply it to the craft of filmmaking, from developing a concept and writing
a script, through production, post-production, presentation and distribution.
MUSIC
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 24Students who have selected the residential option arrive on Sunday, July 12
Now in its seventh year, the Music program offers dedicated music students
entering grades 9 –12 a remarkable opportunity to work with world renowned
Saint Rose faculty in The Massry Center for the Arts— our state-of-the-art
facility. Students can share their excitement about music with other talented
young musicians from the Capital Region and beyond, as they prepare for
and present a weekly performance in the College’s Picotte Recital Hall, home
to all 22 of the Saint Rose performing ensembles and the Empire State Youth
Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Wind Orchestra.
Comprehensive and engaging classes are available to students at all levels who
have at least three years’ experience on their instrument. Students choose one
of the following: Wind Ensemble, Vocal Institute, Orchestra, Piano Intensive
Study, and Music Production.Students with an interest in Music Production will
learn in our newly updated Music Technology Studios. There will be a variety of
workshops, sectionals, and recitals given by The College of Saint Rose faculty
and Music Education students. These music faculty members also teach
private lessons, which are available at an
additional cost to interested students.
Third Week Option:
Honors Chamber Ensemble & Preparing for College Admission in Music
Monday, July 27– Friday, July 31Students who have selected the residential option arrive on Sunday, July 26
This optional third week is designed specifically for high school juniors and seniorspreparing for the college application and music audition process. Students will spendthe mornings being mentored by a Saint Rose faculty member on their particular instrument or voice in a variety of Honor Chamber Ensembles. The afternoons arespent in a variety of workshops and seminars on topics such as Applying to Colleges,The Music Audition, Financial Aid, Choosing Music as a Major, Preparing to be aMusic Major in College and other topics.
VISUAL ARTS
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 24Students who have selected the residential option arrive on Sunday, July 12
The Visual Arts Pre-College Experience is a two-week intensive program for high
school students who are entering grades10–12 and have a serious interest in the
visual arts. Classes are taught by Saint Rose faculty who are dedicated to recog-
nizing and nurturing individual creative ability, and who are committed to challeng-
ing students through a curriculum of targeted skill-building studio sessions.
Students will participate in both a drawing session and a studio elective of their
choice. This year, elective offerings include Graphic Design, Motion Design, Print-
making, Plein Air Painting, Digital Photography, Black and White Film Photography,
and Sculpture. In addition to building and refining students’ technical skills, the pro-
gram is designed to engage their visual, intellectual and creative curiosities, and
will include one museum trip, a visiting artist lecture, and a capstone exhibition.
This highly intensive program builds strong foundational skills in: drawing from
observation, developing technical information, learning to talk about and critique
work using the language of art and design, and creating a strong portfolio of
work that students will be proud of.
All registration for the Pre-College Experiences is available online at www.strose.edu/summer.We encourage you to use this easy-to-use registrationprocess, or you may also use the paper registration form below. Additional policies and procedures will apply to Pre-College Experience overnight students.
Name of Student Date of Birth
Address City State Zip
Name of Parent(s)
Telephone (preferred number) Parent E-mail (preferred)
School Attending Grade Entering in September
I WANT TO REGISTER FOR A SAINT ROSE PRE-COLLEGE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM.Residential option includes room and 3 meals a day. Check-in for residential option is Sunday, July 12, 3:30 – 5:30 pm.Day classes meet 9 am – 5 pm; lunch is included.
Drama� Day class—$795 � With room & board—$1,795
Criminal Justice& Forensics� Day class—$795 � With room & board—$1,795
Filmmaking� Day class—$795 � With room & board—$1,795
Music� Day class—$795 � With room & board—$1,795Instrument or Voice Years Playing
Requested Concentration—Please Check� Orchestra (strings only) � Wind Ensemble (wind and percussion only) � Music Production� Vocal Institute (voice students only) � Piano Intensive Study � Jazz Studies
There are a select number of scholarships for students in the Summer Youth Muisc program. For more information and a scholarship form, visit www.strose.edu/summer
Visual Arts� Day class—$945 � With room & board—$1,945 Cost includes the fee for art materialsElective Desired Art Classes Taken
Preparing for College for High School Juniors and Seniors: Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31� Day Program—$350 � With room & board—$750
PAYMENT� Check (Please make checks payable to: The College of Saint Rose) � Visa � Mastercard � Discover
Account Number Expiration Date
Cardholder's Name
Signature
Total payment enclosed: $
Please mail form and payment to: The College of Saint Rose, School of Arts & Humanities, 432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
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PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31Students who have selected the residential option arrive on Sunday, July 26
This one-week, overnight program (with day-only option as well) is specially designed for
high school juniors and seniors to help them prepare academically and emotionally for
their transition to college life and to give them a real feel for what it is like to be a College
freshman. During this week, students will explore topics and fields of study that offer life-
changing academic and social experiences for college-bound students.
There is a track for music students to work on their college auditions and strengthen their musi-
cal skills. The other track is for students to experience up to10 different academic majors. Both
tracks will learn about different college services, including the Library, Academic Support Center,
Academic Advising, Study Abroad, Career Center, Spiritual Life, Financial Aid, Registrar, Tech-
nology Support, and Student Life as well. Meet with the staff and learn about how they support
students in meeting their college and career goals. Students will also learn about the co-curric-
ular opportunities available to college students from student government to community service
and how full involvement on a campus is what differentiates an ordinary college experience
from an extraordinary one that students will remember for the rest of their lives.
Students will learn how to submit a successful college application and essay, prepare for a
music audition, art portfolio, or admissions interview, and meet faculty, staff, and adminis-
trators who will guide you through your college choices. For overnight students, this program
also involves students in plenty of enriching and entertaining evening activities.