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ASPIRE (African American Student Program Inspiring Responsibility
for Education) is a dynamic program designed to provide essential educational
support and services to increase the academic success, retention, degree completion,
and transfer rates of African-American and other students enrolled at Mt. San
Antonio College. We accomplish this through monthly workshops, mentoring, and
learning communities. Our aim is to develop a sense of “community” among
African-American students, other students, faculty, staff and administrators.
ASPIRE provides:
- MENTORS who support, encourage, and assist students in achieving success
- MOTIVATION by offering inspirational
workshops and events throughout the semester
- CONNECTION to campus resources including Counseling, Career
and Transfer services, Financial Aid , and other support services
- ACADEMIC HELP through study groups,
tutoring, and learning communities
- CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING by providing
educational forums and events that reflect and discuss African-American culture
and history
Students in the ASPIRE program are required to:
- Be currently enrolled in
a minimum of 6 units at MT. SAC
- Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Attend an ASPIRE
Orientation
- Adhere to all additional items listed in the Commitment to Success
Contract once admitted to the program
TO JOIN, complete an application (click here to
download) and plan to attend
the next scheduled orientation. See the calendar of events for orientation dates.
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