The Mosaic Center for Students of Color

Summer Enrichment Scholars Program

Spend the Summer with Us!

The Summer Enrichment Scholars Program (SESP) is a free, five-week pre-college program that supports the holistic success of our incoming first year students who identify as a student of color, first-generation college student, or from a limited socio-economic background.

SESP is sponsored by the Mosaic Center for Students of Color. All students interested in SESP should apply!

APPLY NOW!

What is the Summer Enrichment Scholars Program?

The Summer Enrichment Scholars Program (SESP) is a FREE five-week summer bridge program that supports the holistic success of our incoming 1st year UVM students that identify with one or more of the following:

Student of Color
First-Generation college student
Limited socio-economic background

All students with an interest in SESP may apply. This program is brought to you by the Mosaic Center for Students of Color (MCSC) and The University of Vermont

 SESP provides the opportunity for students to adjust to their new environment and address the challenges they will potentially face during their transition from high school to college. 

Attending SESP will:

Increase your awareness and understanding of the resources available to you at UVM
Connect you through deep and engaging conversations with the SESP cohort and current UVM students
Develop your leadership skills, academic skills, focus on the importance of mental health and wellbeing, while using an intersectional lense to learn and grow from each other's experiences and paradigms.

SESP applications will be accepted from April 5th - May 17th. Apply now!

Facts & Figures

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85% of Participants feel more connected to the UVM Community

3.8 Participant Average GPA after taking their 3-Credit Summer Course

75% of Participants feel more prepared starting classes in the Fall after participating in SESP

Student Testimonials

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“Being in SESP has been such a gift. The sense of inclusion and belonging is so strong in this program, I felt like I found my people. I was also able to cultivate important relationships with UVM faculty, staff, got to know campus, and the opportunities and support systems available to students through SESP. I am oh so grateful for the experience.” -SESP 2023

“I think the SESP program was the best decision I made this summer. I feel so much more at ease returning this fall because of the connections and memories I made this summer. It was such a fun time and I genuinely enjoyed every single activity.” -SESP 2023

“SESP helped me feel comfortable and acquainted with UVM’s campus, and made me feel like I was part of a smaller community within the university. The people I met during SESP (both students and staff) were extremely genuine and welcoming, and I’m grateful I had the chance to make those connections. I feel a lot more confident approaching my first year of college now, and I’m really glad I pushed myself to participate in this program!” -SESP 2022

“I had an amazing time at SESP! I was nervous at first about how I was going to do and what was going to happen but it went so much better than I had expected in my head. I am very grateful for having this experience and I will carry the memories with me through college and beyond. I don't know what or how I would have done if I had just jumped straight into college without this wonderful time beforehand.” -SESP 2022