The Mills Institute’s Trailblazers Scholars Program (formerly Summer Academic Workshop | SAW) is designed to help first-generation and/or Pell eligible students transition to Northeastern by creating a supportive cohort community to guide them through their first year of college. With the assistance of a mentor and the community, students will learn to navigate campus culture, university life, and gain practical skills to build a solid academic foundation to make the most of their Northeastern experience.
Students are connected to a cohort of peers prior to entering their first year at Northeastern in a 3-day virtual summer session.
Each participant is connected to an alumni mentor who will help guide them through their first year at college.
Trailblazers helps students navigate campus life and make connections to resources and support.
The cohort will routinely check-in during the academic year for workshops, meet ups, socials & dinners.
Trailblazers is available to eligible students through their Application Status Check. The program kicks-off the week before school starts and continues throughout the academic year. The commitment includes a 3-day virtual summer session plus 1-2 sessions per mont throughout the academic year. Sessions could include workshops, socials, mentor meetings, speakers, meet & greets, community building etc.