If you have participated in a BSCP program (student conference, symposium, skills workshops), we encourage you to list your participation in BSCP on your resume!

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747

P: (508) 999-8747
F: (508) 999-9257

Director: Craig Elkins
M.Ed

Contact: Craig Elkins
M.Ed
P: (508) 999-8747
F: (508) 999-9257

College Now Program

Year Program Started: 1968

Max. Participants/Year: 125

Application Deadline: February 26th

Program Timeframe: September - May

Academic Level Targeted: college

Racial/Ethnic Focus: any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program: education, counseling, career/academic planning

Program Attributes: non-credit, counseling provided, mentors/advisors provided

Program Acceptance Requirements: area of residence (Massachusetts), disadvantaged status (no less than 55% low-income and/or first-generation college students ), no less than 50% ethnic minority, 20% ESL, and 8% students with disabilities

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: N/A

Additional Comments: "College Now Program" offers a conditional acceptance to educationally disadvantaged students who reside in the state of Massachusetts. Students receive academic and personal support throughout their academic career.