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The Learning Opportunities Program is designed to help students succeed academically as they make the transition to college. The one year program will help students "learn how to learn." Although the program is intended as a one-year program, students have the option of extending their participation into a second year with the approval of the program staff.

A key element of the program is a Professional Learning Consultant who works with students in the program. The Learning Consultant will:

» Create an individual learning program for each student
» Meet with each student at least once a week
» Interact with the student's advisor, coach, and instructors
» Offer regular workshops for academic support
» Keep parents involved and informed

The goal of the program is to increase students' potential for academic success.

Learn more about the Learning Opportunities Program:

Who can benefit from the program? Who is eligible for the program? Benefits of the Learning Opportunities Program Program Costs Applying to the Program Get more information

Who can benefit from the Learning Opportunities Program?

» Students who would like extra support in order to get a strong start to their college career

» Students who want to maximize their success in college so they can be prepared to enter graduate school, medical school, law school or other post-graduate professional schools

» Students with learning differences who would like supplemental assistance to the services already offered by Ferrum College

Who is eligible for the program?

» Newly admitted students to Ferrum College
» Returning Ferrum College Sophomores

Benefits of the Learning Opportunities Program

» Students will live in the same area of a residence hall with suite-style rooms located close to the office of the Learning Consultant. The living space will also have study and academic meeting space.

» A Resident Assistant with special training to provide support to students in the program will be located in that area of the residence hall.

» Students may be required to attend a special pre-college summer session designed to prepare them for the start of their freshman year.

» An individualized academic plan will be designed to help students get the most from the various support programs on campus including specialized tutoring, math center and writing center services, advising and learning differences services.

» Workshops on such topics as study skills and time management will be required.

Program Costs

The cost for the program is $2500 per semester – students are normally expected to commit to the program for one year.

Applying to the Program

How to apply:

Apply for admission to Ferrum College and be accepted (or successfully complete the freshman year at Ferrum). The $200 Ferrum College tuition deposit will be required before enrolling in the program.

Visit the Ferrum College campus for a student and parent interview.

Download your application! Complete the application, which includes a student and parent questionnaire.

Upon acceptance to the program, students may be asked to provide additional information which could be helpful to us in meeting the student’s needs such as:

» High school testing information (e.g., achievement tests results, state end-of-term test results).
» Learning style inventory results, if available.
» Diagnostic test results, if available.
» Recommendations from high school counselors and/or teachers.

For more information

If you have questions about the Learning Opportunities Program, you can contact:
Nilene Mosher, M.S., M.Ed.
Learning Consultant
nmosher@ferrum.edu
(540) 365-5058

Gilda Woods, M.Ed.
Director of Admissions
gwoods@ferrum.edu
1-800-868-9797, Option 1