Latine Student Success Early Arrival Program

The Latine Student Success Early Arrival Program (LSS EAP) is coordinated by the Latine Student Success (LSS) Center within the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. LSS EAP is a three-day in-person program that prepares incoming first-year Latine students for university life by providing educational workshops, engaging presentations and team-building activities before the start of the school year. Further, EAP students will receive dates for monthly check-ins throughout the autumn semester.

EAP students who successfully complete the program are encouraged to submit an application for priority admission into the spring semester-long Latine leadership series. The series partners a small cohort of first-year Latine students with mentors and provides evidence-based workshops on social, academic and professional success.

LSS Early Arrival Program participant expectations:

• Mentees are encouraged to attend the full early arrival program, otherwise housing fees may be incurred.
• Mentees are encouraged to be authentic with mentors to forge a relationship grounded on mutual trust and respect.
• Mentees should aim to establish a strong community bond through open communication among all other mentees, mentors and with the program coordinator.
• Mentees should be open-minded toward new experiences and willing to step outside of comfort zones to seek university resources, engage with campus life and interact with staff and faculty.

There is no cost for LSS Scholars who participate in the program.

*Participation is demonstrated through attendance for the duration of the program.

Please direct any questions about LSS programs or a need for accommodations to Johana Coronado at coronado.22@osu.edu and latinx@osu.edu.