Academic Preparation Programs

Academic Enrichment Services offers incoming students two opportunities to strengthen their aptitude in reading, English, and math. Our ongoing mission is to ensure that students are as academically prepared as possible to meet their educational goals.

The STAR Program

The STAR (Successful Transition and Academic Readiness) Program is an academic initiative designed to strengthen students’ skills and performance in remedial English, reading, and math. The program gives students the opportunity to place out of lower level remedial courses and moves students toward their degree faster, saving both time and money!

This free program provides specialized instruction through Continuing Education, skill building workshops, academic advising, and a personalized support and assistance program. All participants who complete the program will be allowed to retake their placement test. The course, materials, and services are available to eligible students at no charge.

The LEAP Program

Students who have placed in English 090, Reading 090, or Math 070 and 080 are eligible to participate in the LEAP (Lessons Enhancing Academic Placement) Program. The LEAP Program is designed to give students a quick refresher on important concepts and skills that may help them place out of their remedial course. Placing out of remedial allows students to start their program of study sooner! The course, materials, and services are available to eligible students at no charge.

For more information on the STAR or LEAP Programs,
contact Dawn Dixon, department chair, at 919-209-2219 or dixond@johnstoncc.edu.