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Need help getting ahead in your academic pursuits?

Fast-track, boot camp-style refresher classes are offered on some CT State campuses to prepare you for taking credit English and math courses. 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

Links to flyers or info about programs here as they're offered. I think even if only Housatonic offers classes it would be okay to format the page like this because we'd just have Housatonic things shown here (like the brochures on this page: https://gatewayct.edu/ce/free-boot-camps-for-math-and-english). If other campuses offer them, their flyers or info could go here too so it gives us flexibility?