Summer PAL is a strongly recommended, optional program for accepted PAL students. It provides a structured transition to college in a supportive, enjoyable environment that allows students to begin their first year with increased confidence and self-awareness. Students earn 3 credits for completion of this 3-week intensive session which lays the foundation for developing self-understanding and effective learning habits. Summer PAL orients students to life at Curry and provides an opportunity to develop long lasting relationships with faculty and students.

Download the 2010 Summer PAL Brochure (PDF)

Overview

• Individualized approaches to learning
• Opportunities to meet new friends and make lifelong friendships and connections
• Experiences that build self-confidence in strength-based environment

Activities

• Challenging outdoor leadership and group-building day in New Hampshire
• Trips to see some of the sights in and around Boston
• Campus social events every evening to get a head start connecting with peers

Academics

• Learn and think about learning in new ways
• Understand your strengths and how to take advantage of them
• Sample assistive technologies - Kurzweil Readers, Dragon speech to text software, and recorded texts
• Participate in daily interactive and engaging classes from 9 - 4 pm in small groups of 7 students per PAL Professor
• Sample classes and meet professors from different majors such as Psychology, Criminal Justice and Communication
• Explore ways to improve time management, organization, and executive functions
• Learn the ins and outs of campus resources
• Discover strategies in reading, writing, speaking and note-taking that work for you

Tuition for Summer PAL in 2010, including the residential program, is $3500. A commuter option is available for students unable to participate in the residential program for $2925. To register, go to the bottom of this page. You must be accepted to PAL and Curry College to be eligible for the Summer PAL program. Small, very limited, scholarships are available but you must apply to Summer PAL before applying for a scholarship;

Click here for scholarship form (PAL Accepted Students Only)

Some comments from past participants include:

“Summer PAL is so fun! It’s great for meeting new friends and making you a more successful college student! It makes you more aware of the campus and professors and about how you learn. You’ll have a wonderful time.” Liz Bonsu

“I really enjoyed Summer PAL. I got to live the college life for three weeks. I also met some awesome people who are now my very good friends. Summer PAL was just an all around great experience!” Ryan Claire Connors

“I thought this was a wonderful experience.” Nicole Gerber

“It was a great experience because of the diverse community, learning about myself, and learning about others.” LJ Tell

“It was a wonderful experience that helped me see what this school will be like next year.” Michelle Nicholson

“I enjoyed Summer PAL very much. I made new friends and learned new things about myself.” Matt Resio

REGISTER FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS SOON ! To register for Summer PAL online, click on the link below and follow the online instructions. You can also pay the non-refundable $100 deposit online. Once you have submitted the online registration, an option to pay by credit card will appear. Click on that option and you will be given instructions for payment. (Ignore the request for a student ID number.) If you register online but prefer to pay the $100 deposit by check, make the check out to Curry College, indicate on the check that it is for Summer PAL with the student's name, and mail it to: Curry College, Student Accounts, 1071 Blue Hill Ave., Milton, MA 02186.

Click here to register online (Curry/PAL Accepted Students Only)

Summer PAL dates for 2010:
Session I - Sunday, June 13 - Friday, July 2, 2010
Session II - Sunday, July 11 - Friday, July 30, 2010

Once you submit your application and payment, please allow at least one week to process the paperwork. You will hear back from us within 7 days to confirm receipt of the application and deposit. Check with StudentAccounts@curry.edu with payment questions or call 617-333-2354.

We encourage you to apply early for the SUMMER PAL program since it fills up quickly!