Academic Success

The Summer Success Academy (SSA) at Buffalo State is open to 50 SAY YES Buffalo Scholars who have been accepted to begin college at Buffalo State in Fall of 2018.  The purpose of the SSA is to provide recent high school graduates transitioning to Buffalo State with the academic support and interpersonal skills needed to successfully achieve a post-secondary education.

• Five week program (early July through mid-August)
• Two college courses totaling 6 credits
• All required books and resources are provided
• Lunch
• Bus pass
• Every Summer Success Academy student will receive a BAK USA Tablet.
• Team building, academic success and personal growth workshops offered throughout the program
• Students who apply for the Mayor’s Summer Internship program and are accepted can receive a stipend for participating in the Summer Success Academy.
• Community service project(s)
• The program is in session from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday - Thursday