Achievement in Math & Science (AIMS) Learning Communities *Invite Only

Living-Learning and Commuter Program*
Metzger Hall, Busch Campus or Perry Hall, Cook Campus

Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS) learning communities are for first year students considering studies in science, math, or technology and who have received a math placement score at the Intermediate Algebra or Pre-Calculus level. Students in these communities have the option of receiving academic support in math, chemistry and writing.

Why should I join the AIMS living-learning community?
Students who join this program will benefit from the following enhancements:

• Living with students who share common career goals and course selection, make new friends quickly!
• Academic support that comes to your door (in residence tutoring for math, chemistry and writing)
• Organized peer study groups and peer mentoring program
• First-year Interest Group Seminar (FIGS) taught by a peer instructor who will introduce new students to special university resources related to their potential major and career
• Reduced bus travel because most classes are scheduled on students' home campus

Eligibility

1. Open to first-year students affiliated with SAS and SEBS
2. Students in this community must receive a math placement score at the Intermediate Algebra or Pre-Calculus level; students must take math placement exams by June 2

Participation Requirements
Students will enjoy the benefits being co-enrolled in three first year courses required for science/math majors, special events and a peer mentoring program to assist in answering questions and navigating Rutgers.

* This community is offered as a residential and commuter program. If you are a residential student, you must reside in either Metzger Hall or Perry Hall.

Take a Tour!

AIMS Community at Metzger Hall (Busch Campus)
Students accepted into the program will live in Metzger Hall on the Busch Campus. Metzger Hall is a residence for first-year students and offers a community lounge with laundry, TV and pool and foosball tables. Rooms are carpeted with blinds and are air-cooled! Rooms have computer access, telephone, cable TV and a micro fridge unit (Microwave with refrigerator). Close to Metzger are the Busch Campus Center, Busch Dining Hall, Libraries Annex, Intramural fields and the Sonny Werblin Recreation Center (premier athletic facility).

Take a virtual tour of Metzger Residence Hall.

AIMS Community at Perry Hall (Cook Campus)
Students accepted into the program will live in Perry Hall on the Cook Campus. Perry Hall is a residence for first- year students and offers a community lounge, kitchen, laundry and bathroom/shower facilities on each floor. Rooms are carpeted with computer access, air conditioners and micro fridges. Close to Perry hall are the Cook Campus center, Cook/Douglass recreation center, intramural fields and the Neilson Dining Hall.

Take a virtual tour of Perry Residence Hall.

Information Sessions:

Saturday, May 19, 2012- 4PM-6PM, FH A5
Tuesday June 8, 2012- 4PM-6PM, SC 135
Friday, June 15, 2012- 4PM 6PM,  VD 211

Application Process: 

1. Students eligible for this community will be invited via e-mail in late May/early June.
2. Students may choose to attend an information session to learn more about the AIMS program
3. AIMS Online Application and Phone Interview.

To apply for AIMS Residential Living Learning Community, please cick here.

To apply for AIMS Commuter Program, please click here.

FAQs
Click here to download the FAQs.

For more information and application, please contact:

Kavita R. Mohan, M.S.

RU-STEPed for Success Graduate Peer Mentor

Doctoral Student, School Psychology Program
Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
kavitarmohan@gmail.com