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Fast-Track Boot Camp Refreshers

Need help getting ahead in your academic pursuits?

Fast-track, Boot Camp-style refresher classes are offered on some CT State campuses to prepare students for taking math and English coursework. These free programs are intensive and meticulously designed to equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to prepare for success in future coursework. Whether you’re a seasoned student or just beginning your academic journey, these courses are your gateway to staying ahead of the curve.

In these courses, you will:

  • strengthen foundational skills crucial for advanced coursework
  • enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • build a supportive community of peers and mentors
  • gain confidence in your academic journey

What Courses are Covered?

Refresher courses are offered in math and English and are most appropriate for students who have been placed into MAT0988, MAT0989, ENG0960 or ENG0930.

Classes are offered during the winter and summer terms and are free to CT State students. They are not credit-bearing courses.

Benefits of Taking a Refresher Course

  • Cost-Effective: Refresher courses serve as a cost-effective solution, helping you save both time and money. By honing in on key concepts and skills, you’ll be better prepared to tackle more advanced coursework, reducing the need for additional classes.
  • Accelerated Learning: Get ready to fast-track your understanding of basic content skills. Our instructors are committed to condensing essential knowledge into a concise and engaging format, ensuring you absorb the information efficiently.
  • Interactive Approach: Our courses employ an interactive and collaborative approach, fostering a dynamic environment where students actively participate in discussions, group activities, and collaboration to aid in mastering the subject matter.
  • Tailored to Your Needs: We understand that every student is unique. That’s why our free refresher courses are tailored to address the specific needs of a diverse student body, accommodating various learning styles and backgrounds.

Upcoming Programs

Find upcoming courses by choosing from the available campuses above.

Gateway Campus

Check back soon for upcoming courses.

Middlesex Campus

English

Did you place into English 0960, 0930, or 1010/0910? Do you want to sharpen your English skills before taking (or retaking) one of these courses? Take an English Bootcamp on the Middlesex campus!

This FREE two-week non-credit boot camp is designed to improve your reading and writing skills and prepare you for a higher-level English course.

You are eligible if you are a student who:

  • placed into any of the following English courses: 0960, 0930, or 1010/0910
  • needs to repeat your last English course
  • struggles with reading or writing and wants a basic review before the fall semester

This class requires:

  • accessible placement measures (SAT, GPA, self-reported GPA, or an essay challenge score).
  • a CT State student banner ID.
  • at least 75% completion of assigned work. Students who meet the completion policy will have the opportunity to take an exit assessment at the end of the workshop. This assessment will determine a student’s English course placement.

Summer 2025 English Bootcamp

Dates: August 4–15
CRN: 80339
Location: Snow Hall, Room 419 (In-Person)
Days and Times: Monday-Friday, 9 – 11:30 a.m.

To register, contact your academic advisor or Emily DeToro at 860-343-5862 or emily.detoro@ctstate.edu.

Math

Did you place into MAT*0900-/0989IOR MAT*0900/0989? Take a Math Bootcamp on the Middlesex campus!

This free non-credit math fast-track style bootcamp is designed to review and improve your arithmetic and elementary algebra skills, and allow you the chance to possibly move up to a higher-level math course! Classes are held in person on the CTState-Middlesex campus.

You are eligible if you are a student who:

  • Did not place into a college-level math course
  • Did not do well in MAT*0989-I/0989 and need to repeat the course.

This course requires:

  • ALEKS Placement scores on file prior to start of bootcamp
  • An ability to commit the time and effort needed to be successful
  • Completion of minimum number of hours assigned by the ALEKS PPL

Students who meet or exceed the completion policy will be give the opportunity to retake the ALEKS placement on the last day of the bootcamp.

Summer 2025 Math Bootcamp

Dates: August 4–15
CRN: 80341
Location: Snow Hall, Room 406 (In-Person)
Days and Times: Monday-Friday, 12-2:30 p.m.

To register, contact your academic advisor or Kim Riordan at kimberly.riordan@ctstate.edu. 

Please check back soon for upcoming courses.

Last updated: May 27, 2025 | 10:24 am