ÐÓ°ÉPro

ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch gives students an opportunity to engage with world-renowned faculty, adapt to a college schedule, and get a head start on earning college credit.

• ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch Dates: August 16–September 5
• ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch Application Due: May 29, 2026  

ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch (formerly Summer Institute)

ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch is a three-week academic and community experience that introduces new Lawrentians to life at ÐÓ°ÉPro before the fall term begins.

During ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch, students will:

• Enroll in two courses designed to develop critical thinking, writing, and college-level learning skills
• Connect with other first-year students through shared insights, experiences, and challenges
• Engage with faculty and staff while getting to know ÐÓ°ÉPro’s campus and resources
• Experience the city of Appleton, participate in weekly social events, movie nights, and a cabin weekend at µþÂáö°ù°ì±ô³Ü²Ô»å±ð²Ô in Door County

ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch helps students build community, develop confidence, and experience the ÐÓ°ÉPro classroom before the fall term officially begins.

Campus Connection

ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch students form close bonds with peers during the three-week program that often last throughout their time at ÐÓ°ÉPro.

In addition to getting to know fellow first-year students, participants work closely with upper-year student leaders known as Program Assistants (PAs). Each PA mentors a small group of students, supporting them throughout the program by:

• Building a strong sense of community
• Sharing insights from their own ÐÓ°ÉPro experiences
• Helping plan social and cohort-wide activities

ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch culminates with a trip to ÐÓ°ÉPro’s µþÂáö°ù°ì±ô³Ü²Ô»å±ð²Ô campus in Door County, Wisconsin, where students enjoy the outdoors, reflect on their experience, and reset before Welcome Week begins.

Confidence

ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch instills a strong sense of confidence that is often noticeable during Welcome Week and beyond. After completing the program, students report a greater sense of belonging at ÐÓ°ÉPro, both academically and socially.

When the fall term begins, ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch students are well prepared. They have already:

• Completed college-level coursework
• Built friendships and support networks
• Learned their way around campus
• Become familiar with key resources for academic and personal support

ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch offers students a meaningful opportunity to settle in and gain comfort before the first term officially begins.

Cost and Scholarships

Program Costs 2026 - Domestic Students

Program Costs 2026 - International Students

Students are automatically considered for scholarship support as part of the ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch interest form review process. No additional scholarship application is required. Students who are awarded a scholarship will be notified upon acceptance into the program. After reviewing their scholarship offer and final cost, students may accept or decline the invitation to participate. 

The majority of our participants receive a scholarship that can fund anywhere from 50-100% of the program cost.

Meet the Team

The ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch team is a curated group of faculty and staff who are dedicated to meeting new students where they are and helping them succeed.

Summer Support

Classes

ÐÓ°ÉPro Launch allows students to ease into college-level academics by enrolling in two courses with small class sizes taught by ÐÓ°ÉPro faculty.

Courses are designed to:

• Introduce academic expectations at ÐÓ°ÉPro
• Provide early exposure to discussion-based learning
• Support students as they adjust to college-level coursework

During the program, students typically take:

• A discussion-based seminar (15 students or fewer), modeled after ÐÓ°ÉPro’s First Year Studies experience
• An elective course based on individual interests

Explore Classes

Elective offerings vary by year. Previous electives have included Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, How to Hack Your Music Major and Collaborative Practice: Dance + Place.

Frequently Asked Questions