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Marshall HELP Summer Prep Program

Summer Prep 2026 will be held during Marshall’s Summer D Session: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 31, 2026
Summer Prep, a division of the College HELP Program, is designed to help acclimate incoming freshmen and transfer students—including those with diagnosed learning differences (such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia), ADHD, and now blind/low vision students—to their new lives on the campus of Marshall University. The program introduces students to their academic responsibilities as university students and participants in College HELP, while also offering tailored accessibility support and orientation experiences.

During Summer Prep, students learn about the opportunities and resources available to them at the HELP Center and across Marshall University. This foundation gives students a distinct advantage when they begin the fall semester, and we’ve found that the Summer Prep experience greatly improves student success by fostering confidence, independence, and community.

Academic Life & Daily Schedule
Students enroll in one Marshall University class, receive individualized one-hour small group workshops in the mornings, and work together as a class in the afternoons to navigate their online course with professional staff support. These workshops include:

  • Assistive Technology Instruction
  • Study Skills, Time Management, and Organization
  • Targeted Academic Support in math, reading comprehension (using the Wilson Reading System), & written expression
  • Comprehensive orientation to navigate campus, inside campus buildings, and surrounding areas like Student Health, the TTA bus station, and Pullman Square

Beginning in Summer 2026, Summer Prep will include specialized programming for blind and low vision students! These enhancements feature:

  • Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Tours of campus and surrounding areas
  • Assistive Technology Workshops tailored to visual accessibility
  • Accessible materials and tactile campus resources
  • Collaborative sessions focused on self-advocacy and navigation skills

Our goal is to ensure that every student—regardless of learning style or sensory experience—feels empowered and prepared to thrive at Marshall.

Contact Summer Prep

Amy Jones-Burdick, MA, Coordinator
jones910@marshall.edu
304-696-6313