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Disabilities Services Office - STEP Ahead Program.

STEP stands for Summer Transition and Enrichment Program.

The STEP Ahead Program at Centenary College is a six-week residential pre-college program held during Summer Session II from early July to mid-August. It is designed to enhance the development of a student's self-advocacy, independence, and skills for success.

The primary goal of the STEP Ahead Program is to appropriately prepare the student for college level work. Enrollment is limited to 12 students who have specific learning disabilities and whose educational background indicates a need for basic skills remediation, developmental education, or specialized support services designed to address social and emotional concerns.

Admission to the program is limited to those students who have been accepted for and intend to enroll at Centenary College in the fall semester.

STEP Ahead presents the opportunity to:

  • Earn credits toward graduation
  • Develop the  skills  needed to succeed at the post-secondary level
  • Interact with members of the faculty in classes & seminars
  • Experience living & studying on a safe and beautiful campus
  • Establish relationships with staff and peers
  • Remediate areas of weakness and hone strengths
  • Familiarize oneself with campus resources & offices

STEP Ahead offers:

  • The ability to create a personalized success plan prior to the start of the fall semester
  • A professional student-centered staff
  • Appropriate college level and developmental coursework
  • Specific seminars & activities
  • Access to Professional Tutors trained in disability issues
  • An opportunity to realize your true potential!

Admissions Procedure

Consideration for the STEP Ahead program is based on a thorough review of all educational records. 

In the case of a student who is not otherwise qualified for regular admission to Centenary College, special consideration may be given to students who understand the necessity of active participation in the STEP Ahead program. They must agree to the conditions set forth in an offer of provisional admission to Centenary College which may include successful completion of the Step Ahead, summer developmental program.