The Pre-college Enrichment Program (PEP) at MUW will kick off Monday, June 30.

"It's a one of a kind opportunity for high school students to earn real college credits," said Dr. Brian Anderson, PEP director and assistant professor of political science.

The annual program begins the second term of summer school and ends Aug 1. Students take a total of nine credits from 20 courses offered, which include English composition, college algebra, speech communication, psychology, philosophy and intermediate French all of which may be transferable to potential W students.

Terri Heath, admissions director, said, "The program shows what college life is all about. The students are just getting their feet wet."

For more than 30 years, PEP has maintained a record of success through high recruitment levels largely owed to a responsive approach in and out of the classroom.

Greenville native Brian Horton, who will be a W freshman in the fall, said, "PEP gave me a sense of independence and prepared me for what college life would be like." For students with similar objectives, Horton said, "It's a fantastic experience and they should definitely go for it [PEP]."

In addition to classroom learning, two field trips will be organized, the first on Saturday, July 12. Students will visit the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and watch "The two gentlemen of Verona." The second trip will be to museums in Memphis.

Participants must have a 25 or above on the ACT or 1130 or above on the SAT and a letter of recommendation from their high school guidance counselor.