AHANA Application - Cleveland State University

Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

AHANA Program

Application

Mission Statement
The mission of the AHANA Program is to improve the academic success, retention, and graduation of AHANA freshmen through structured support and peer mentoring relationships. AHANA staff and students coordinate opportunities for first year AHANA students to become acclimated to the Cleveland State University, as well as to develop your personal, academic, social and cultural experiences through programming and guidance.

Fill out the application below to enroll in the Program TODAY! Once you submit your application, you will be contacted within 3-5 business days regarding the status of your application. Please note that only complete applications will be considered. If you have questions about your application, please contact Serreta Archer at s.archer@csuohio.edu or Melanie Caves at m.caves@csuohio.edu. Thank you for your interest!

Personal Data

CSU ID

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Race/Ethnicity

Street Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Specify Other

Gender (optional)

Phone Number

Message Phone

Academic Background

Name of High School

Intended College Major

What academic challenges do you anticipate this year?

Financial Information

Have you applied for financial aid by filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form?

While Enrolled You Will Be:

If employed, what kind of work will you be doing?

How many hours per week?

Essay

Submit a brief original essay on “What does it take to succeed in college?

Rank the Following Needs in Priority Order? (1 is Highest)

Financial Needs

Family Concerns

Time Management Skills

Career Advising

Mentoring

Study Skills

Help Finding P/T Work

Tutoring

Meeting New Friends

Other

AHANA Running S.T.A.R.T. (Striving Toward Academic Readiness Together)

A free four-day non-residential mini summer bridge program focused on preparing incoming AHANA freshman for college success! Participation in Running S.T.A.R.T automatically enrolls you in the AHANA Program for the Fall Semester.

Enroll for Summer Program (Monday, Aug. 10 – Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009)

I would like to enroll in the Running S.T.A.R.T. Summer Program

Expectations of AHANA Program Participants

To receive services of the AHANA Program, participants are expected to:

Have a sincere interest in developing a relationship that supports your efforts toward graduation
Have completed an AHANA Program application
Attend CSU fulltime (12 credits or more) as a first-year student (freshman standing)
Attend a mandatory AHANA New Mentee Orientation session
Attend four “Tips on Tuesdays” Workshops during the academic year
Attend four “Keys to Academic Success” Workshops during the academic year
Meet monthly with an AHANA Program staff member
Connect with your AHANA Peer Mentor at least twice monthly (via email, phone, or in-person meeting)
Complete a confidential AHANA Program evaluation online at the end of Fall and Spring Semesters
Demonstrate a commitment to carry out agreed upon goals and academic action plans developed in consultation with the AHANA Program staff

Agreement

By checking this box, I agree that I have read and understand all parts of this application. It is my understanding that success in college will require certain commitments on my part. AHANA will provide services that will assist me in reaching my academic/career goals. I acknowledge all expectations listed above and will strive to be an active participant in the AHANA Program to the best of my ability.

Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, RT 1254
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Campus Location
Rhodes Tower, Room 1254
2605 Euclid Avenue
Phone: 216.687.9233
Fax: 216.687.9211
s.archer@csuohio.edu

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