AAP CONNECT Program
AAP CONNECT is an early orientation for incoming AAP students!
AAP CONNECT is a free program for eligible students who are invited to participate. CONNECT will jumpstart your UArts experience with academic and professional development workshops and activities, designed to help you make a confident transition to college and have continued academic success. At CONNECT, you will meet new classmates, upper class peer leaders, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Eligible students will receive invitation by mail and email by early June. Be sure to check your UArts email throughout June and July to have the most up-to-date information on CONNECT 2024!
CONNECT 2024 Dates: August 12-August 20
CONNECT 2024 is offered in a hybrid format with synchronous virtual programming and on-campus programming
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Virtual programming: Monday August 12-Wednesday August 14
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Early move-in for residential students: Thursday August 15
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On-campus programming: Thursday August 15-Tuesday August 20
Email any questions to the Academic Achievement Program at aap@uarts.edu.
CONNECT 2024 Schedule
Take a look below at the schedule for CONNECT 2024!
Monday, August 12
*Virtual CONNECT begins*
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10am Welcome & Intros
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12pm Time Capsule: Identity Workshop
Tuesday, August 13
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10am Journal Workshop
Wednesday, August 14
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10am Problem Solving Workshop
Thursday, August 15
*In-person/on-campus CONNECT begins*
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10am-12pm Move-in for residential AAP students and check in for all AAP students
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1pm AAP Parents/Family Q&A (optional)
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2pm Welcome Lunch and Making It at UArts (students only)
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3pm Campus walk w/ Peer Leaders (optional)
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6:30pm RA Meetings in Res Halls
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7:30pm Movie Night
Friday, August 16
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9:30am Dream Work to Real Work
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11am Rock Climbing Field Trip
Saturday, August 17
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7pm Broadway show in Philly
Sunday, August 18
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10am Philadelphia Museum of Art Field Trip
Monday, August 19
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9:30am Global Dance Workshop
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11:15am-4pm Bucket Drumming, Improv, and Bookmaking Workshops
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5:30pm BBQ & Karaoke Dance Party
Tuesday, August 20
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10:00am AAP Celebration Brunch & Final Presentations
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12-4: AAP Success Meetings with advisors
Students who accept the invitation to the AAP and register for CONNECT must attend all workshops and events.
Meet the CONNECT Workshop Presenters!
Assistant Director for the Advising Center; Academic Advisor - School of Film
Assistant Director for the Advising Center and AAP, and Academic Advisor for School of Art