Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program

Brandeis University
415 South Street, MS 001
Waltham, MA 02454

P: (781) 736-3470
F: (781) 736-2003
http://www.brandeis.edu/acserv/typ

Director: Kathryn Bethea-Rivera
PhD
mktyp@brandeis.edu

Contact: Lily Pineiro
P: (781) 736-3467
F: (781) 736-2003
mktyp@brandeis.edu

Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program

Year Program started: 1968

Max. Participants/Year: 20

Application Deadline: March 1

Program Timeframe: late August - May

Academic Level Targeted: College,

Racial/Ethnic Focus: African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Other Hispanic, Mexican American, Native American, Puerto Rican

Type of Program: Career/academic planning, Counseling, Education, Mentoring,

Program Attributes: For credit, Non-credit, Books/supplies provided, Financial aid provided, Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors provided

Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (high school diploma or GED), U.S. citizens or permanent residents

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: science (computer, mathematical), interest in liberal arts education, humanities, creative arts, social sciences, and life sciences