Pre-Flight Programs

Discover your leadership potential with Explore Outdoor Leadership! Connect with like-minded peers through dynamic workshops, team building and outdoor adventures. Based on campus with local excursions, this program helps you develop key leadership skills while experiencing the outdoors. 

Offered by Leadership and Engagement, Explore is your first step in building leadership at Susquehanna! 

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Eligibility, Registration & Fees

Explore is open to all new incoming students.

There is no additional cost to participate.

Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for your RSVP is July 7.

Program Coordinator

For more information or questions about registration, please contact:

Karla Procopio
Assistant Director of Leadership & Engagement
 | 570-372-4225 

The Scholar Early Experience at Susquehanna University (SeeSU) is coordinated through the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI). This precursor to our yearlong peer mentorship program, SUConnects, is open to high-achieving, admitted first-year students. The program fosters cross-cultural engagement, inclusive practices, and intentional community building.

This Pre-Flight Program is packed with experiences such as:

• In-depth exploration of campus resources.
• Early introductions to faculty and staff members.
• Skill-building to aid in the transition to college.
• Social activities to build community and friendships before the semester begins.

After participating in SeeSU, first-year scholars in the SUConnects Mentorship Program will be prepared and excited for their time as a Susquehanna River Hawk to begin! The SUConnects Mentorship Program pairs experienced, high-achieving, upper-class students with incoming first-year students to build a strong, safe community; a sense of belonging at Susquehanna; and a culture of excellence. SUConnects empowers students to reach their highest potential through academic and personal goals, which results in a meaningful and successful four-year college experience.

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Eligibility, Registration & Fees

Students interested in participating in SeeSU may contact the program coordinator for additional eligibility information.

There is no additional cost to participate.

Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for your RSVP is July 7.

Program Coordinator

For more information or questions about registration, please contact:

Amy Davis
Assistant Director of Inclusion & Diversity
 | 570-372-4590

Bridge to the Boardroom provides a unique experience to incoming business students who want an early opportunity to meet other new students, connect with faculty and staff and get a jump-start on their path to becoming a business executive. 

By the completion of Bridge to the Boardroom, students will: 

• Create a community with fellow students, faculty and campus partners. 
• Develop networking and personal branding skills.
• Complete a team-based consulting project with a local organization.

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Eligibility, Registration & Fees

All incoming students to the Sigmund Weis School of Business can apply. The program has space for up to 20 student participants, and program directors are committed to assembling a cohort of students with diverse interests and experiences. 

Additionally, student participants will receive a $200 scholarship to the university’s bookstore to use towards their first-semester books. 

The deadline for your RSVP is July 7. 

Program Coordinators

For more information or questions about registration, please contact the faculty co-directors:

Anjee Gorkhali
Assistant Professor of Finance & Analytics
 | 570-372-4464

Joanna Pishko
Assistant Professor of Management & Marketing
 | 570-372-4034

Are you hoping to jump-start your experience as a science major? Looking to learn more about how research experience can help get you to where you want to go? The Summer Collaborative Research Experience (SCORE) program is designed to help first-generation college students learn about the research opportunities available to Susquehanna students. You will be introduced to the faculty and research facilities in the sciences and make connections with other incoming students with similar interests in STEM careers. 

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Eligibility, Registration & Fees

All first-generation incoming students interested in biology, biomedical science, biochemistry, chemistry or neuroscience majors can apply. 

There is no additional cost to participate, but confirmed participants will have a $25 refundable deposit added to their Susquehanna account (credited back following completion of the program). 

Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for your RSVP is July 7.

Program Coordinators

For more information or questions about registration, contact the faculty directors.

Michael Parra
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
 | 570-372-4259

Sophie Charvet
Assistant Professor of Biology
 | 570-372-4381

The TRIO and REACH Scholars Program is a student empowerment initiative that offers comprehensive academic, financial and personal support to help students succeed at Susquehanna University. This program provides holistic guidance, structured mentorship and engaging opportunities for students to develop the skills necessary for academic and professional success.

Through individualized advising, peer mentoring, professional development and financial literacy programming, students in TRIO/REACH receive the resources they need to excel in college and beyond.

• Small group and individualized peer mentoring to help navigate the college experience.
• Structured support to assist with skill-building and professional development.
• Financial literacy resources to enhance success on and off campus.
• Opportunities for emergency funds.
• Dedicated staff, including your student development coach and a supportive peer network.
• Graduate and career preparation, including application support for advanced programs.
• Exclusive access to specialized programming, speakers, and all-expense-paid educational trips.
• A community of students with shared experiences, where individuality is celebrated as a strength.

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Eligibility, Registration & Fees

Students are eligible for the TRIO/REACH Program if they meet one of the following criteria:

• TRIO Eligibility (Funded by the U.S. Department of Education)
  • Be a first-generation college student, or
  • Come from an income-eligible household, or
  • Have a documented disability
• REACH Eligibility (Funded by PA Act 101 Grant)
  • Meet Pennsylvania Act 101 eligibility requirements for academic and financial support.
  • Most students will receive a special invitation to join if they qualify. Interested but not sure if you qualify? Contact Bhavani Ali, Senior Director of Student Development Services (REACH & TRIO Student Support Services), at .

There is no additional cost to participate, but confirmed participants will have a $25 refundable deposit added to their Susquehanna account (credited back after program completion).

Program Coordinator

For more information or questions about registration, please contact:

Bhavani Ali
Senior Director of Student Development Services (TRiO and REACH)
 | 570-372-4397

Students Promoting Leadership and Awareness in Serving the Homeless (SPLASH) is a service-oriented program for incoming first-year students at Susquehanna University. SPLASH provides the unique experience of working with the Johnson Center for Civic Engagement to give back to the Selinsgrove community. SPLASH also informs students on how to be civically engaged on Susquehanna’s campus. 

By participating in SPLASH, students will be able to: 

• Develop leadership skills 
• Become accustomed to the myriad of opportunities on and off campus 
• Advance their teamwork abilities with their peers. 

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Eligibility, Registration & Fees

• SPLASH is open to all new incoming students. 
• There is no additional cost to participate. 
• Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for your RSVP is July 7.  

Program Coordinator

For more information or questions about registration, please contact: 

Max Wigoda
Community Services Coordinator 
 | 570-372-4756

A diverse wellness education program focused on mental health advocacy, self-care and identity development through a variety of workshops, creative pursuits and movement. Facilitated by Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS Staff), students will be guided through a variety of activities that will assist students in learning and modeling a collegiate life surrounding wellness.