PATHS
PROMOTING ACCESS
TO HIGH SCHOOLERS
LIVE LIKE A COLLEGE STUDENT
Spend this summer at the University of Utah exploring
college life and learn what it takes to be a college student.
Prepare yourself for fun and games while building skills that
universities and future employers are looking for.
WHO
First generation and underrepresented students whose
sights are set on higher education are encouraged to apply.
-- Must be entering into 9th grade
-- No minimum GPA is required
WHAT
PATHS is a 4 year cohort program that travels with you
throughout high school and up to your first day of college.
This learning community empowers you to face lifes
successes and challenges. Each summer you have the
opportunity to return to continue learning. By the end of the
PATHS program be prepared to handle the rigors of college
and thrive in todays world.
WHEN
CONQUERING HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND
Dates 7/10/17 7/14/17 // MTWThF
Times 9:00 am 3:00 pm
Location University of Utah campus
RETURN FOR COLLEGE DAYS
Dates 8/3/17 8/5/17 // ThFSat
Location University of Utah campus
Note Stay overnight on campus Thursday and
Friday night. Parents Day on Saturday.
WHERE
University of Utah - Join fellow 9th graders to get a preview
of college life. During the summer you will:
-- Play with Microsofts newest technology and learn how
to utilize it for the coming school year
-- Slip into augmented reality with HoloLens
-- Explore careers in Game Design, Medicine,
Engineering and more!
-- Meet with the university professors and current
students to start discovering your future
-- Test your teamwork skills on a ropes course and in
other fun interactive games
-- Live like a freshman during College Days, a 3 day
overnight experience. Stay in the universitys dorms,
explore campus, and learn how your passions and
interests translate into a degree and future career.
WHY
-- Head to high school with confidence
-- Make new friends and become a part of a lasting
learning community
-- Improved research and study skills
-- Enrich communication and collaboration skills that
better allow you to work with your peers
-- Gain new experiences and explore new places,
take a mini staycation at the University of Utah
HOW
Application and Scholarship Process: Eligible students can
receive a scholarship that covers the camps tuition. For
more information about PATHS checkout youth.utah.edu/
paths/ or call 801-587-9025
PARTNERS
ACCESS PROGRAM
LEARNING OUTCOMES

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL
COLLEGE ACCESS 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
LEARNING

EDUCATION & CAREER LEADERSHIP &

GLOBAL AWARENESS SELF-AWARENESS
EXPLORATION TEAM WORK

THE BIG MOVE CULTURAL IDENTITY IN GOOD COMPANY SOCIAL AWARENESS

Develop the AND GLOBAL SOCIETY Learn firsthand the Identify family,
confidence and skills Explore your own value of teamwork school and
that will support you cultural identity and and explore different community
in your transition to how it relates to other types of positive resources that
high school cultural identities influences and role support you and
(Self-Directed models you want in your goals
9TH GRADE JUMP START your life
COHORT Learning Project)
Begin thinking about
higher education
by visiting different
University of Utah
departments and
participate in
immersive activities

YOUR CAREER FINDING AND GET INVOLVED GOAL SETTING

Explore your IMPLEMENTING A Discover Make what you want
10TH GRADE interests and skills SOLUTIONS extracurricular to achieve happen
COHORT and how they The problem-solving activities that your
translate into process (Self-Directed high school offers
a career Learning)

ACT PREP SOCIAL ACTIVISM INCLUSION FACING OUR HISTORY

11TH GRADE The ins and outs of Getting to know your Work collaboratively Social and Ethical
COHORT acing the test community (Service amid diversity Reflection
Learning Project)

WHAT IT TAKES TO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT MENTORSHIP CONFLICT

BE A FRESHMAN Getting ready to cast Sharing your RESOLUTION
Make the transition your vote and making experiences The art of
12TH GRADE from high school to a difference in your communication
COHORT college. Participate community and if a conflict
in a College 101 and (Service Learning arises learn how to
Financial Aid course Project) reach a solution

SIGN UP TODAY! 801-587-9025 | YOUTH.UTAH.EDU/PATHS/