Director's Message

Dear Student:

I would like to extend to you my sincere congratulations and welcome! You have been selected to attend the Center for Academic Development Services Summer Program.

The CADS Summer Program will run from Saturday, July 12, 2008 through Friday, August 1, 2008. This is a rigorous three-week residential program designed especially for first time students preparing to enroll at the University at Buffalo. Our major objective is to provide you with a demanding educational experience that will help you make a smooth transition to college life and that will enhance your success during your first semester at UB.

The program will provide you with experience in selected college level subjects and skills such as Mathematics, English, World Civilization, Computer Literacy, Library Skills, Critical Inquiry and Critical Thinking. This program has been recognized as one of the best in the nation, and previous experience has shown that students benefit enormously from this award winning summer program.

Your room, meals, instruction, books, materials, supplies, and university orientation fees are included in your cost of participation.

The summer program is designed to help you challenge yourself intellectually and emotionally by providing you with a real slice of life as a UB student. During the program you will make new friends, learn about the campus and important offices, have regular meetings with your UB advisor, and learn the rigor that will be expected and required of a UB student. The program also includes a full schedule of extra-curricular social and recreational activities.

We appreciate your interest in the University at Buffalo and look forward to your participation in the CADS Summer Program.

Sincerely,

Dr. Henry J. Durand
Director