Get a Head Start on Your College Career
McMurry University provides Lift Off, an exciting summer opportunity to prepare incoming STEM students for academic success.
Lift Off is a three-and-a-half-week residential summer bridge program for STEM majors. Participants can earn up to six credit hours in one of two tracks:
Track I: Project-based Pre-Calculus and First-Year Seminar courses
Track II: Intermediate Algebra and Introduction to Sociology courses
Courses and projects are paired with peer-assisted learning and mentoring within a living and learning community.
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Transitioning to College
The Lift Off program provides:
- A Head Start – Begin taking college courses on campus in July before the fall semester begins – complete two courses for a total of six credit hours.
- Active Support – Interact and learn with an academic coach, peer-leaders, and faculty who are focused on your success.
- Engagement – The Lift Off living and learning community will give you a chance to make new friends while you participate in an experience that integrates both academic and social activities.
- Summer Financial Aid – Assistance may be available to families who qualify for federal or state aid. Participants should plan on completing the FAFSA or TAFSA to explore eligibility.
Costs
Students participating in the 2023-2024 Lift Off program will have minimal costs.
Tuition: | $0 |
Housing: | $0 |
Meal Plan, activities, and learning materials | $600 |
Total Cost per student: | $600 |
Note: Students participating in the Lift Off program should plan on submitting the FAFSA for the 2023-2024 academic year to be considered for summer financial aid.
Ready to Apply?
Applying to the Lift Off program is easy. You will have an academic coach who guides you through the process and answers your questions. The Lift Off program application will open January 2 and the deadline to apply is June 7.