Welcome to Trailhead Academies
Welcome to Trailhead Academies
Coordinated by the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
Do you make things happen? Do you strive to leave things better than you found them? Do want an inside track to college? Trailhead is for you!
What does Trailhead mean to me as a first year student in college?
We believe that you are about to begin your journey in college and for the rest of your life. Trailhead Academy is a way to start that journey on the best foot possible. What better way to begin than to do so with 15 other fellow students, 4 older, wiser students and 5 Trailhead faculty (ASU staff and faculty).
Who attends Trailhead Academy?
Entering first year students at Appalachian that exhibit emerging leadership characteristics, a desire to make a difference, and an inner drive for leaving their mark are invited to start college in a big way.
What exactly is Trailhead Academy?
Trailhead is a 4-day experience in which participants have the opportunity to:
- enhance leadership skills
- form lasting bonds with fellow students
- learn a little about yourself, how you work with others, and how you become a part of the ASU and Boone communities
- learn the kind of contribution you can make to Appalachian in the years ahead
We believe that Appalachian is your legacy and that the person you become while you're here will be Appalachian's legacy. Trailhead is a time to begin thinking about what your legacy will be.
Check out the Trailhead Philosophy or the Frequently Asked Questions to find out more.
When is Trailhead?
2009 DATES:
SESSION 1: JUNE 18-21 (Thursday - Sunday)
SESSION 2: JUNE 25-28 (Thursday - Sunday)
How does someone apply?
We prefer the online application, but if you prefer to fill it out and mail it or fax it back to us, go old school. You can even make a word document and email it back to streetjl@appstate.edu
Application Deadline is May 1, 2009
We will let you know by May 8th if you were selected to the program. If selected, participants have until May 20th to let us know if they accept the invitation.
Cost to Participate: $45 fee due after acceptance to program
Haven't signed up for Phase I Orientation? You might want to consider the sessions following Trailhead dates, on June 22-23 and JUNE 29-30.
Our office can help with housing options for June 17 and 24. Contact Jim Street or Aaron Bachenheimer with Questions at 262-6252.
