Program Information

Privateer Pathways is a UNO program that gives students the help they need to make the best of their collegiate career. Through tutoring, group study sessions, and support classes, Privateer Pathways guides students through each semester at UNO, helping them succeed academically and socially.

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What is Privateer Pathways?

• Privateer Pathways is a program for first-year students. It is designed to assist students who have been admitted to the university under conditional admission because of their ACT or SAT scores and need additional support in Mathematics or English.

• Admission to the University of New Orleans is contingent upon participation in this program.

• Allows students to develop skills at UNO: the delivery of academic support to students while they are learning course content in college level courses so they can graduate on time.

What are the Pathways admission requirements?

What does the Pathways Program consist of?

Pathways students are provided with:

• • Built in academic support through co-requisite support courses in Math or English

  • Built in social support through Learning Communities

  • Highly personalized advising and coaching

  • An opportunity to get on campus early through Pathways Camp

  • Additional special opportunities in leadership, involvement on campus, and other programs

What is a Pathways Support Course?

The Pathways Support Course is a Co-Requisite, meaning you receive support while you are taking the course you need for your degree. As a result, you will do better in the class. Depending on your needs, you are enrolled in a Pathways Support Course for Math or English (not both). These courses allow for more one-on-one time with your instructor as well as time to work with peers.  Class sizes are small, so you get individualized attention.

What is a Learning Community?

Most first-year students, regardless of their past academic success, are unprepared to deal with the rigor of college life, particularly during their first semester. A Learning Community is made up of a group of students who share academic goals and attitudes. They are grouped together in cohorts to support each other through the first year of college.

How does a Learning Community benefit me?

Nationally, students who actively participate in Learning Communities during their first year tend to:

• • Perform better academically

  • Form friendships and study groups earlier than their peers

  • Connect with faculty

  • Transition more easily into college

  • Know more about the resources on campus

  • Find an immediate sense of belonging on campus

How does a Learning Community work?

In your first semester at UNO, you’ll be placed in Learning Communities with students who have similar interests and needs. This means that in your core classes you’ll have a built in support team!

Around 20 students are enrolled together in the same core courses:

• • English 1157

  • Math

  • Pathways Support (either for English or Math, based on your needs)

  • University Success

**You cannot change these core courses unless you have AP or dual enrollment credit. During New Student Orientation, you will meet with an adviser and finalize your schedule.

Can I test out of Privateer Pathways?

Yes! You can attempt to test out of the Privateer Pathways program. You can take the Accuplacer (a test specifically for English and/or Math) in the UNO Testing Center and attempt to test out of English or Math. The Testing Center offers the Accuplacer M-F from 9:30AM-2:30PM. You do not need an appointment. In order to test out of English Pathways, you must earn an 86 or higher on the Sentence Skills Accuplacer; to test out of Math Pathways, you must earn a 65 or higher on the Elementary Algebra Accuplacer. Your Accuplacer test score in Math or English will replace your original ACT/SAT Math or English scores.

So what happens if I test out?

If you test out of the Pathways program, you will be taken out of the program completely. All you would have to do is bring your new test scores to the Pathways Academic Adviser, Julie Jones Ingram. She will then take you out of the Pathways courses and Learning Community. You will then be required to add a new section of your Math or English course, as well as a new section of your University Success course.

For more information about the UNO Testing Center, including their hours and location, visit the UNO Testing Center website at http://www.uno.edu/testing-services/index.aspx. The Testing Center website has instructions on where you need to go on campus and how you pay for the test. You can also find their contact information if you want to reach out to someone about accommodations.

For information on helpful Math videos for the subject matter you will need to know for the Math Accuplacer test, visit Khan Academy at https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra

Want to practice before taking the Accuplacer? Here is a link to an official Accuplacer document that has practice questions: https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/accuplacer-sample-questions-for-students.pdf. On page 9-11 you will find the Elementary Algebra questions that you need to focus on.

Still have questions about the Privateer Pathways program? Visit us at http://www.uno.edu/privateer-pathways/

PATHWAYS CAMP

Get a head start getting comfortable at UNO….sign up for Pathways Camp!

What is Pathways Camp?

Pathways Camp is voluntary. Students who participate in Pathways Camp will spend one week during the summer jumpstarting their UNO experience. The Camp provides students with the following:

• A chance to experience living on campus and make connections with their peers well before the first day of class in the fall.

• Enrichment for Math and English so they can begin to develop strategies for success in these courses and have an opportunity to meet faculty in a comfortable environment.

• College life skills workshops, including topics such as time management, academic honesty, building essential academic skills, navigating university life, and student involvement and leadership.

What happens during Pathways Camp?

Pathways Camp consists of programs, activities and services that work together – and with you to put you on the path to college success:

• Individualized study skills and learning-style assessments

• Academic skills workshops including time management, memory and concentration, how to read a textbook, how to talk to your professor

• Peer Mentoring

• Leadership development

• Introduction to key faculty and staff

• Individualized guidance and support from Financial Aid, First Year Advising,  and more

• Social and networking events

• Residential Living-Learning Community

When is Pathways Camp?

Pathways Camp generally takes place over one week each summer during the month of July. More information about Camp dates will be on the website prior to the end of the spring 2019 semester.

How much does Pathways Camp cost? What is included?

Pathways Camp is very affordable and only requires a small fee that will be billed to your Fee bill in the fall semester. Students’ housing in the residence hall, meals, special programs and tuition are all included.

How do I sign up for Pathways Camp?

Information about how and when to sign up for Pathways Camp will be available on the Privateer Pathways website soon.  

Do I have to live on campus?

If you participate in Pathways Camp, you should live on campus during the one week camp period.

You are not required to live on campus during the academic year to participate in Pathways. While living on campus is not required, it is strongly recommended. Students who live on campus have a higher retention rate than those who reside off campus, make friends faster, learn about themselves and how to live with others, and become engaged with the university much faster.

For more information about Privateer Pathways, visit www.pathways.uno.edu

Do I have to live on campus for the duration of the camp?

It is strongly recommended that students live on campus during the week of camp. Students who live on campus have a higher retention rate than those who reside off campus, make friends faster, learn about themselves and how to live with others, and become engaged with the university much faster. Since campus housing is included in the fee to participate in Pathways Camp, why not take advantage of this amazing opportunity?

What’s a typical day in Pathways Camp look like?

Here is a snapshot of a typical day at Pathways Camp:

8:00am-9:00am Breakfast

9:00am-9:30am Morning Check in

9:30am-10:30am Academic Enrichment #1 (English or Math)

10:30am- 11:00am Break

11:00am-12:00pm College Success Workshop

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm-2:00pm Academic Enrichment #2 (English or Math)

2:00pm-3:00pm College Success Workshop

3:00pm- 5:00pm Break

5:00pm-6:00pm Dinner

6:00pm-7:00 pm Break

7:00pm-9:00pm Recreational Programming/Team Building

Will I have access to the Rec Center on campus during camp?

Yes! Since you are a UNO student, you will have access to use the Rec Center, which has table games, swimming pools, and a variety of cardio machines and weights.

How much does Pathways Camp cost?

Pathways Camp is very affordable and costs $100. Students’ housing in the residence hall, meals, supplies and tuition are all included in the fee. The fee will be added to your fee bill at the start of the fall semester.

INTERESTED IN PATHWAYS CAMP 2019? SIGN UP TODAY!

Follow the link to sign up for Pathways Camp:  http://neworleans.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_af0nayIp32gYP3v

Everything Pathways Camp offers is meant to help build a sense of community among participants, the UNO campus and its community. Once you sign up, we will be in touch via email about next steps, so make sure you check your email regularly.

Use this sample course planning sheet to keep track of your courses and credited hours of your collegiate career. 

LRC: http://new.uno.edu/lrc

LRC Online Learning Resources: http://new.uno.edu/lrc/online-learning-resources

LRC Tutoring Schedule:  http://new.uno.edu/lrc/tutoring-schedule

UNO Writing Center: http://new.uno.edu/lrc/writing-center

UNO Counseling Services: http://new.uno.edu/counseling-services

UNO Student Involvement & Leadership: http://new.uno.edu/student-involvement-leadership

UNO Office of Disability Services: http://new.uno.edu/disability-services

UNO Earl K. Long Library: http://libguides.uno.edu/home/

Office of Financial Aid: http://new.uno.edu/financial-aid

Privateer Enrollment Center: http://www.uno.edu/pec/

1. Apply to UNO
2. Receive a letter stating you have been admitted to UNO.
3. Register for New Student Orientation
4. Meet with your First Year Academic Adviser to register for fall classes