Center for Academic Excellence

Bulldog Scholars Program

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Our Bulldog Scholars Program provides first-year students with intentional, supportive programming that can help you discover avenues for academic improvement.

Program Benefits

Scholarships + Costs for Summer Experience

  • All Bulldog Scholars receive a $2,000 scholarship every academic year ($8,000 over four years).
  • Costs of our Summer Experience are covered by the program (meals, early move-in, activities).

Special Opportunities

In your first year as a Bulldog Scholar, you have access to services and opportunities that set you up for success as you continue into your sophomore year and beyond.

Summer Experience (August 7-13, 2024)

    • Academic preparation in English & Math
    • Advising workshops
    • Connections to faculty and campus partners
    • Community building
    • Access to peer mentors

Fall 2024 Semester

    • INDV 110: Skills for Academic Success 
    • ENG 190: Writing as Critical Thinking (with free supplemental instruction) OR Math course at placement level (with free supplemental instruction)
    • Regular advising and coaching sessions from Center for Academic Excellence staff
    • Bi-Weekly meetings with your peer mentor

Spring 2025 Semester

    • INDV 150: Book & Discussion – Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
    • ENG 190: Writing as Critical Thinking (with free supplemental instruction) OR Math course at placement level (with free supplemental instruction)
    • Regular advising and coaching sessions from Center for Academic Excellence staff
    • Bi-Weekly meetings with your peer mentor

Next Steps

If you are prepared to become a Bulldog Scholar, there are just a couple more steps to take.

  • REQUIRED:
    • Complete your Letter of Intent and Program Questionnaire (available in “Next Steps” in the application portal).
    • Schedule a virtual advising session with an academic advisor.
    • Sign up for a Summer Orientation date (available beginning April 2024).
    • Submit your 2024-2025 Housing Application by May 15 (more information to follow from Admissions).
  • SUGGESTED:
    • Attend a virtual student/parent informational session on the Bulldog Scholars Program. Register here!
    • Schedule an on-campus visit if you have not already.
    • Attend Truman’s Admitted Student Event in Spring 2024.

  • Attend Summer Orientation and register for courses.
  • Attend a Pa

  • Schedule a one-on-one advising session with Director of Student Success Ashleigh Harding. Ashleigh will be reaching out at the end of June/beginning of July to start scheduling these appointments.
  • Complete our Needs Assessment prior to your schedule advising session.

  • Attend the Summer Experience on campus (August 9-15).

Program Contacts


Ed Gonzalez, Admission Counselor
Office of Admission
egonzalez@truman.edu
(660) 785-4114

Ashleigh Harding, Director of Student Success
Center for Academic Excellence
aharding@truman.edu
(660) 785-7403

Other Resources

As you prepare to become a Bulldog, below is a list of available resources, offices, and departments you can connect with prior to stepping on campus.

Center for Academic Success