Talon Program

The TALON Program provides the support and resources needed for students to obtain the associates and/or bachelors degree of their choosing.  Students are required to meet the requirements for all matriculating students at Chowan University.

• Workshops. The Learning Center will offer workshops designed to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of the students. These group meetings will cover a wide range of topics such as mindfulness, stress reduction, school life balance, nutrition, healthy living and personal safety.
• Study Halls. Students will participate in at least five (5) hours of proctored study halls each week.  Students may study in the Learning Center or, in the case of student athletes, at the time the coach is holding study hall for the team.
• Living on Campus. There are a variety of housing options available to students including traditional residence halls, apartments, and suites. Private rooms are available for students who prefer a private space.
• Professional Connections. It is important for all students to make the connection between their university learning experience and the working world.  Students in the TALON program will be engaged in student work experiences tailored to their skills and interests. Students can participate in work study opportunities, TALON program staff can assist students with their applications, resume, development, and interview preparation to help students succeed.

TAKE OFF Week:

The Transition And Knowledge Enhancement for Orientation and Freshman Foundations, TAKE OFF Week is the week before the general student population returns to campus.  The week serves as a transitional bridge to college life for students. Participation in the TAKE OFF Week costs $500 unless a student has Pell Grants and then the cost is $350.

A Course in Building College Skills:

The course covers study skills strategies, the writing process, reading effectively, note taking skills and the appropriate use of academic and educational technologies. Topics will focus on the areas of professional skills, social skills and academic skills. These skills will be assessed throughout their enrollment at Chowan University to determine the level of support they will receive.

Weekly Meetings:

Weekly meetings with Learning Center staff members are designed to help students develop the skills they need to be academically and socially successful while building independent living skills. Meetings should be set at the same time each week unless the student has a commitment at the prearranged time.

Topics can include:

• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Learning Strategies
• Social Skills
• Independent Living Skills

Level 1: $2750 per semester

• Weekly meetings with the TALON program instructor
• Five (5) hours per week of proctored study hall
• Building College Skills course for new students
• Monitoring of student’s progress
• Support and guidance in identifying learning strengths and challenges
• Workshops to build skills in college and professional skills
• Guidance in balancing the social and academic dimensions of college life
• Assistance in scheduling Writing Center and Tutoring meetings as needed
• Participation in work study including orientation to work study

Level 2: $3750 per semester

• Up to five(5) hours per week with a peer mentor
• Individualized social and emotional learning
• Weekly meetings with the TALON program instructor
• Five (5) hours per week of proctored study hall
• Building College Skills course for new students
• Monitoring of student’s progress
• Support and guidance in identifying learning strengths and challenges
• Workshops to build skills in college and success skills
• Guidance in balancing the social and academic dimensions of college life
• Assistance in scheduling Writing Center and Tutoring meetings as needed
• Participation in work study including orientation to work study

Student Mentor (a successful junior or senior):

• Assist student mentee with social and emotional learning and establishing goals
• Connect mentee with academic activities, clubs, organizations and athletic activities
• Meet with mentee to discuss coursework
• Guide mentee on organization in their living space
• Engage with mentee about relevant student concerns and elevate those concerns to TALON program personnel if needed
• Promote positive social interaction and social relationships between mentee and others
• Check in with mentee about extracurricular and intramural activities and encourage mental and physical wellness and social positivity

• Go to www.chowan.edu/apply

  Fill out the online application completely.

  After you’ve completed your online application, please send your official transcripts.

  Once accepted to Chowan University, students can apply to the TALON program by reaching out to Accessibility Services at accessibilityservices@chowan.edu or by visiting www.chowan.edu/TALON

  You can complete the application for the TALON program and schedule your interview with program staff.  Students will need to provide documentation of their disability to TALON program staff prior to their interview.