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Student Transition Program

The Summer Transition Program at 91°µÍø helps you connect with fellow students, become familiar with campus, jumpstart your academic journey and build confidence before the fall semester begins. 

Program Dates, Time and Locations

  • Program Dates: Monday, July 6 through Friday, August 14, 2026
  • Program days and hours: In-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Locations: 91°µÍø, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625

Eligibility

First-time, first-year students admitted for the upcoming fall semester that meet the following criteria are eligible for the Summer Transition Program:

  • Completed placement test or submitted ACT scores
  • Placed into developmental Math, Reading or Writing
  • Agree to participate in Project Success or Proyecto Pa'Lante
  • Commit to the full six-week session (July 6 – August 14) and three-course sequence, including Student Transition Program (summer), First-Year Experience (fall) and cohort seminar course (spring). 
  • Pay a $200 program fee (includes tuition, workshops, tutoring, CTA passes, breakfast and lunch)

Benefits

By participating in STP, you will:

  • Experience a college course and earn three credit hours that count towards graduation.
  • Build your confidence by participating in college life and academics before the fall semester begins.
  • Experience and learn about classroom expectations from college professors.
  • Strengthen confidence in your English and math abilities.
  • Retake the placement test, and possibly place at least one level higher in a math and/or English course for the fall semester.
  • Participate in interactive and fun activities to help you connect with other new students and prepare you for college life.
  • Save on tuition and fees if you place out of developmental courses.
  • Save time to graduation.

Apply to STP

You will need to log into your student application portal (Slate) with your 91°µÍø credentials (username and password). Complete the application and you will hear back from a member of Student Success and Retention. 

The STP application opens March 15, 2026 and closes June 7, 2026. Apply today!

Contact Student Success and Retention

ssr@neiu.edu

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