Introduction to College Studies

A free course for high-school students

CCV offers Introduction to College Studies (ICS) in each CCV location each semester. This free, non credit course helps you develop skills and strategies for college success. You'll learn about:

• Note and test taking.
• Study and communication skills.
• Time and stress management.
• Goal setting and organizational skills.
• Financial aid
  …and more.

Many schools offer high-school credit for successful completion of this class. If you successfully complete Introduction to College Studies while you are still in high school, you may be eligible to apply for a voucher to take one free course at Castleton State College, Community College of Vermont, Johnson State College, Lyndon State College, Vermont Technical College, or other partner colleges. Click here for information on how to use your voucher to register for your free course.

Students will receive and complete voucher applications as part of the Introduction to College Studies class. Voucher applications are also available at all CCV locations.

To enroll in the class
• Fill out an application form at www.ccv.edu/apply
• Call or visit your local CCV office and ask to be registered for the section of Introduction to College Studies that you want.

Find out more about ICS...and much more...on CCV's new website designed just for you.

Printable ICS Fact Sheet (requires Acrobat Reader)

Visit Our New Website for High School Students

Click here to view our new website, where you can get all kinds of information about getting ready for college and learn more about the ICS course.

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Spring '10 ICS Classes

Forty sections of Intro to College Studies will be offered statewide in the spring semester. View the ICS schedule for all CCV locations.