CSO College Center is an online clearinghouse of college programs and admissions information serving first-generation, low-income, and minority student populations. Learn about these outreach, recruitment, and retention programs and more to find schools promoting a college-bound culture.
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CSO College Center is an initiative of Center for Student Opportunity, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to promote college access and opportunity among first-generation and other historically underserved student populations. |
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Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA
FYI (First Year Initiative) Program
The FYI (First Year Initiative) program is designed to ease the transition for new students to Agnes Scott College through required weekly meetings organized around topics or helpful information. The group, facilitated by staff and student leaders, introduces students to many services and traditions at the college. Each FYI group includes approximately 15 new students, a staff coordinator and two returning students. FYI groups provide valuable information on a variety of topics, from the practical to the more philosophical or theoretical. Find out more about Agnes Scott College... |
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 Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA
ORIGINS
Carnegie Mellon Advising Resource Center sponsors a two-day off-campus pre-orientation program for African American, Hispanic and Native American first year students. ORIGINS serves as a bridge for ethnic minorities as they transition from high school to college and as an opportunity for community building with others of similar backgrounds. Find out more about Carnegie Mellon University... |
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 Drew University Madison, NJ
Thomas H. Kean Scholarship
Named in honor of Thomas H. Kean upon his arrival at Drew in 1990 as president of the University, this is awarded to academically strong ethnic minority students. All Drew applicants that are students of color are automatically considered for the scholarship. Find out more about Drew University… |
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University of Wisconsin – Superior Superior, WI
ASAP (ARCs Supporting Academic Progress)
The ASAP (ARCs Supporting Academic Progress) program is coordinated by students serving as Academic Resource Coordinators (ARCs). Coming to college is a big transition. The ASAP program is designed to give first year students living in the residence halls academic tips and tools to help them succeed during their first semester at UWS. Participants have one-on-one sessions every other week with an ARC to cover important topics such as: Study Skills, Time Management, Goal Setting, Test Taking, Note taking and Reading Techniques, Registration for Classes, and Writing Skills. Find out more about University of Wisconsin – Superior... |
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 Whitman College Walla Walla,WA
Nixyaawii Community School Partnership
Whitman College hosts seniors and juniors from the Nixyaawii Community School of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Students spend the day at Whitman touring campus, meeting President George Bridges, sampling classes, and learning about athletic programs. Find out more about Whitman College... |
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Students and Counselors Visit http://www.CSOcollegecenter.org. Search for college opportunities and register a student profile to connect with colleges.
 Colleges Team up with Center for Student Opportunity and the CSO College Center online clearinghouse to help promote the array of college opportunities that exist for first-generation and other historically underserved college-bound students.
Contact collegecenter@csopportunity.org for more information!
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