The African American Men of Arizona State University (AAMASU)

HIGH SCHOOL-TO-COLLEGE PROGRAM

The AAMASU High School to College (H2C) Program is an early outreach initiative offering free college prep workshops and mentoring to high schools students and their parents in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area to prepare students for the realties of college life – college enrollment, retention, and graduation. 

Interactive H2C workshops and culturally specific programs are held throughout the academic year on Arizona State University Tempe campus to help students achieve their goals of earning a college degree.  NOTE: A parent or guardian must attend each scheduled workshop/program with their student. 

Workshop topics include: profiles in Black History, academic study skills, university admission process, preparing for university entrance exams, transitioning from high school to college, and much more.

The H2C Program is a pre-college experience providing participants the following services:

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2008 – 2009 H2C WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (for current H2C participants only): 

Sophomore Students

• September 11th, 2008 – ASU Admission Requirements
• October 9th, 2008 – Structure of Higher Education and the Importance of the PSAT Exam
• February 12th, 2009 – Profiles in Black History
• March 12th, 2009 – Educational documentary   
• April 9th, 2009 – Becoming a Scholar Student 
• May 2nd, 2008 – Recognition Ceremony

Junior Students

• September 18th, 2008 – College Entrance Exams: Preparing for the ACT and SAT Exams
• October 18th, 2008 – Leadership: Why Should I Follow You?
• February 17th, 2009 – Educational documentary  
• March 19th, 2009 – Leadership: Why Should I Follow You?
• April 17th, 2009 – Preparing for My High School Senior Year
• May 2nd, 2009 – Recognition Ceremony

Senior Students

• September 25th, 2008 – University Admission Process
• October 23, 2008 – Student Financial Assistance: Financing Your College Degree
• February 26th, 2009 – Educationaldocumentary  
• March 26th, 2009 – Earning Your Bachelors Degree from ASU
• April 23rd, 2009 – Transitioning from High School to College
• May 2nd, 2009 – Recognition Ceremony

All H2C workshops begin at 6:30 pm

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2009 – 2010 H2C PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

ELIGIBILITY

• High school freshmen with earned high school credits
• At grade level in English and Math
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative high school GPA

PROGRAM COST

• TBD.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE – APRIL 30, 2009

The application, together with ALL required documentation, must be submitted by no later than April 30, 2009.  Application may be submitted online, or by mail or fax.  If you submit an application via mail or fax, please place your name on ALL documents.  Please submit the completed application and a copy of high school transcript(s) to:

Attention: AAMASU
Arizona State University
PO Box 871112
Tempe, AZ 85287-1112

 

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Contact Information

African American Men of Arizona State University (AAMASU)
Program Coordinator: Nicholas Walker
Arizona State University
PO Box 871112 Tempe, AZ 85287-1112
Phone: (480) 965-1697
Fax: (480) 727-7592
Email: aamasu@asu.edu

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Online Application

Student Personal Information

Student First Name
Student Last Name
Student Middle Name
Current Address (Street)
City
State
Zip
Telephone Number (Home)
Telephone Number (Cell)
Date of Birth
E-mail Address
Current High School
School District
Current High School Grade
Cumulative High School GPA
List any activities, clubs, organizations, and/or interests in which you are currently involved.
What do you hope to gain from participating in the H2C Program?
Parent Information:
First Name
Last Name
Middle Name
Current Address
City
State
Zip Code
Telephone Number (Home)
Telephone Number (Cell)
Date of Birth
Email Address
Employer
Occupation
Telephone Number (Work)
Fax Number
Household	Single Mother Single Father Two Parents
What do you hope to gain from participating in the H2C Program?

I agree to participate regularly in the workshops/programs sponsored by AAMASU, to provide leadership, to support the goals of the program and abide by the rule and principles set forth by the program. My signature or submission of the application also indicates that the information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.