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Summer Engagement Academy (S.E.A.) is a four-week academic program for first time-in-college students. The program is designed to help freshmen strengthen their academic skills, integrate socially, and transition smoothly from high school to university life. The program provides students with the opportunity to become acclimated to the collegiate experience while engaging in rewarding academic and social activities.

Program Dates: July 7 through August 2, 2025

Benefits:

  • Free Room and Board: Experience living on campus in Hunter Hall.
  • Earn College Credits: Get ahead start before the Fall 2025 semester.
  • Specialized Support: Access peer and academic success coaching, along with tutoring for academic courses, learn to apply for scholarships and receive academic advising.
  • Free Meals: Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Friday.

Requirements:

  • Admitted to the university and plan to enroll in Fall 2025
  • Graduating High School in May/June 2025
  • Fill out the FAFSA 2024-25 (Summer 2025) and 2025-2026 (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026)
  • Satisfy TSI Test Requirement
  • Apply to the Summer Engagement Academy Application Form
  • Attend a New Student Orientation held on Thursday, May 29
  • Participate in Summer Engagement Academy Break Out Session on Thursday, May 29

Student Checklist:

  1. Complete and submit a Summer Engagement Academy Application Form Deadline by Friday, May 23
  2. Complete and submit a FAFSA 2024-2025 application which may assist in covering Summer 2025 costs
  3. Satisfy the TSI Test Requirement
  4. Sign up to attend a New Student Orientation held on Thursday, May 29
  5. Monitor your email for communication
  6. Satisfy Bacterial Meningitis Immunization (state requirement)

While the SEA program provides support in many areas, it does not cover tuition. However, students have options! You're encouraged to explore financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help cover the cost of tuition.

To be considered for financial aid, you can submit a FAFSA or TASFA application for the 2024–2025 (Summer 2025) and 2025-2026 (Fall 2025-Spring 2026). UHCL’s school code is 011711.  Note: Submitting a financial aid application is encouraged but not required to participate in the program.

Academic Support

During the summer and academic year, embedded tutors (ET), content tutoring, writing tutoring, peer mentors, and success coaches (academic skills) are available to support students in their coursework.

Peer mentors and ETs are your peers at UHCL. They create fun, active learning sessions that build your social network with your classmates, along with focusing on strengthening your skills as a successful student in your courses.

Embedded Tutoring

Embedded Tutors (ET) are peers who have done very well in the course and will lead academic sessions to help ensure you succeed in the courses. ETs provide a supportive environment for students to understand new or challenging material through the use of innovative learning sessions and study strategies.

Why do students utilize Embedded Tutors and Tutors?

  • 99% of students felt tutoring made a difference in their course grades.
  • 99% of students would recommend a course with an embedded tutor.
  • 76% of students who utilized tutoring had a higher grade than those who did not.

Peer Mentoring

Peer mentoring allows current students to pass on their enthusiasm and advice to their younger peers at the university. It also helps first-year students experience a smoother transition to college life. The peer mentoring program provides support to students throughout their college experience beginning with their transition into their first year in college up until their successful graduation. The goal of the program is to foster academic excellence through peer-to-peer support. Peer mentors support their student mentees by encouraging them to embrace college life and increase their knowledge about resources that will help them succeed.

Why Should Students Utilize a Peer Mentor?

  • Peer mentors help build a collaborative community between student's faculty, staff, and administration. 
  • Peer mentors provides a sense of belonging to students who are taking rigorous courses within the university.
  • Peer mentors empowers students to own their college journey. 
  • Peer mentors will enhance awareness of campus and community resources and services. 
  • 100% of students felt coaching helped build their academic confidence.
  • 100% of students found workshops led by coaches were helpful.
  • 98% of students felt coaching had a positive effect on course grades.

Student Engagement and Success Preparation

Not only will you be able to try out some class, make new friends, but the program will also prepare for success as a new college student. You will find connections to amazing resources on campus.

2025 S.E.A. Program Application

Thank you for taking interest in the 2025 S.E.A. program at University of Houston-Clear Lake, presented by the Student Success Center. If you have questions regarding the program, please contact Jo Ann Wilder at 281-283-3032 or wilderj@uhcl.edu.

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Contact

  • Student Success Center

    Phone: 281-283-2450
    studentsuccesscenter@uhcl.edu

    SSCB 3102
    2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 239
    Houston, TX 77058-1002

    Regular Office Hours:
    Mon. - Thurs., 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Sun., 1 - 6 p.m.

    Tutoring, Success Coaching:
    Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Please call ahead during holidays and semester breaks.