By Allison Griffin | Observer Contributor
A tute is a student who applied regular admission to Fitchburg State University and was denied. A tute is also one who read the entire rejection letter, finding the opportunity live on campus at FSU, and take classes at The Mount. The goal for these students is to transfer to FSU.
To transfer to FSU, the students must have obtained a 2.5 GPA and 12 transferable credits; this entails four classes, three credits each. Once the student has completed this, The Mount ensures a smooth matriculation between schools. Coming into FSU, each student already has an academic advisor, experience with the layout of the campus, and hopefully, a few friends.
Each student is required to take a First Year Experience class with Institute academic advisor, Deborah Boucher. This course is designed to teach study skills and time-management to the students, ensuring their success at FSU. If the student does not obtain a 2.5 first semester, they have the next semester to improve themselves. Virginia A. Ogbeiwi, an Institute Student, said, “They’re more than helpful at The Mount, and they want to see their students succeed.” She then said, “I expect to transfer with honors…I knew from the first day, I’m here to get an education, community college, or university, and that’s what I’m going to do.”
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