Overview Academic Enrichment Program

The Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) is a developmental education program administered under the supervision of the Learning Assistance Center at St. Mary's University. AEP is available during the fall to meet the needs of students in critical reading, writing, and reasoning, and in algebra. For conditionally admitted students, attendance in this program is required as part of their admission.

As a developmental program, AEP is committed to meeting students at their individual levels of verbal, math and critical thinking preparedness with rigorous course work and peer mentor support. The program is intended to fill whatever gap exists between a student's previous education and the demands of college work.

Overall, AEP enrolls 50 to 60 students per fall semester. Traditionally, AEP serves a student population that is 75-85% Hispanic.

AEP students take:

Students must pass all courses with a minimum of a C average to complete the program.

Group Discussion Sessions give students more specific attention to their needs as first-semester college students by providing group discussion for reading/writing and for math with LAC peer mentors.

Advising for Fall and Spring Registration aids students in selecting appropriate courses for their first year and for their intended majors.