LDRS | Learning Communities

Have you been admitted to Cardinal Stritch University?*

Yes No

Have you applied for Financial Aid (FAFSA)?*

Yes No

Do you need assistance in completing the Financial Aid process?*

Yes No

This program is for incoming freshmen students. Will you be a freshmen at Cardinal Stritch University this fall?*

Yes No

What is your anticipated housing?*

Are you going to be on any Cardinal Stritch Athletic Teams?

Yes No

How did you hear about the LDRS Initiative?*

Please select all that apply

I am receiving a Federal Pell Grant as part of my financial aid package (LDRS staff will verify this based on your FAFSA)

I am a student of color

I am a first generation college student (none of my parents or guardians have a college degree)

A main goal of the LDRS Initiative is to assist first year students in their transition from high school to college. We do this by providing weekly programming to support the growth of students’ financial, personal, academic, social, and career management skills. Please rate your level of confidence in your financial, personal, academic, social, and career management skills.

Financial*

For example - Applying for financial aid (FAFSA), paying bills on time, filing taxes, and creating and managing a budget.

Personal*

For example - Setting goals, managing stress, personal health (sleeping, eating, and exercising), time management, and knowing your values and staying motivated.

Academic*

For example - Effective study habits, choosing a major, choosing classes, registering for classes, and talking with professors.

Social*

For example - Conflict resolution and mediation, communication skills, understanding other people’s emotions (emotional intelligence), teamwork, negotiation and persuasion, building healthy relationships, and decision making and problem solving.

Career*

For example - Writing a resume and cover letter, applying to jobs, internships, and graduate school, interviewing for jobs, and career discernment and management.

Leadership*

For example - The ability to mobilize people towards a shared goal by understanding personal values, setting a good example, articulating a vision for the future, inspiring others, and creating a positive environment where people want to try their hardest and feel celebrated.

In 5-7 sentences, please describe the skills you feel most confident in and why.*

In 5-7 sentences, please describe the skills you feel least confident in and why.*

In 10-12 sentences, please describe why you are interested in attending Cardinal Stritch University and why you want to be a member of the LDRS Initiative. In your description, please let us know what you hope to get out of the program as well as what you believe you will bring to the program.*

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