CASA Academy

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

CASA Academy is a five-week alternative admissions program coordinated by the Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA) at Morgan State University. It is designed to ease the transition from high school to college for students whose academic profile and performance suggest the need for early intervention to improve their potential for success in college. Transitioning high school students are referred to participate in CASA Academy by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students must apply to Morgan State University in order to be referred to CASA Academy.

We accept a maximum of 300 students for each summer cohort. Students are enrolled in non-credit-bearing courses during CASA Academy. These courses are English, Math, Analytical and Critical Reading, and an Orientation course. These courses are taught by Morgan State University faculty and their freshman academic advisor. Participants who successfully complete CASA Academy by earning a minimum grade of "C" or 70% in all of their CASA Academy courses are eligible to gain admission to the University for the subsequent fall semester. Once the student has successfully completed CASA Academy 2023, they must participate in ACCESS Orientation for freshman students from Sunday, July 30th-August 2nd. 

In addition to CASA Academy courses, students also engage in mandatory daily tutoring as well as enriching activities outside of the classroom on a weekly basis. The program allows participants to meet and interact with CASA staff, professors, peers, mentors, tutors, former CASA Academy participants, and alumni and explore the campus before the start of the fall semester. During the last week of the program, students who successfully complete CASA Academy are registered for their fall classes.

2023 CASA Academy Program Dates:

CASA Academy 2023 begins on Saturday, June 24th, and ends on Friday, July 28th. Throughout the five weeks of CASA Academy, students will reside in on-campus housing. On Saturday, June 24th, 2023, students will move into their assigned residence halls for the summer program. The students who do not complete the program must move out of the residence halls at the end of the program - Friday, July 28th, 2023. Once the student has successfully completed CASA Academy 2023, they must participate in ACCESS Orientation for freshman students from Sunday, July 30th-August 2nd.

Program Cost:
The cost to participate in CASA Academy 2023 is $800. This fee is non-refundable and covers the cost of three (3) meals per day for the 5 weeks of CASA Academy. FAFSA does not cover the fee for meals of $800. 

Registration Process:

Our registration process for CASA Academy 2023 is now live! Students will receive an invitation via email regarding this information. Please take a look at your email. You can also check out more information and ways to pay when clicking on the participation information tab in the right-hand corner. 

Email: CASA@morgan.edu