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!