UWM Mini-Courses ACT Preparation Class

Download this fillable PDF of the ACT Prep DPI Scholarship Application.

Download, complete, and sign the scholarship form to upload it here. If you are unable to scan a signed copy we can also accept a picture of the signed scholarship form emailed to minicourses@uwm.edu or faxed to 414-229-3490. If you need assistance, please contact the Mini-Courses office for alternatives.

Our programs and activities are designed to help you increase your academic and social abilities -- helping you work toward a better future. For this reason, all students have the responsibility to help maintain the best possible atmosphere for learning so that everyone will be able to do his/her best. By paying attention, following directions, participating in activities and, most of all, by treating everyone with respect, you will be helping to accomplish this goal.

Both parents and students are asked to read and sign this paper below. Thank you!

Student Responsibilities

1. To behave in a respectful manner to presenters, tutors, program staff, and other students.
2. To avoid abusive or loud language.
3. To ask questions if you do not understand what is being discussed.
4. To respect the property of other students, presenters, tutors, and the university.
5. To arrive on time and remain for the entire session.
6. To not bring radios, headphones, beepers, or cellular phones to workshops or tutoring sessions.
7. To not wear hats or caps during programs, except where a student may have a religious or closely held belief for doing so.
8. A student bringing any kind of weapon will automatically be dismissed from the program.
9. To not engage in any inappropriate conduct, including sexual activity, while participating in any aspect of the program.
10. To not engage in any illegal activity while participating in any aspect of the program, including possession or use of alcohol or controlled substances without medical authorization.

Students not maintaining these standards will typically be warned and the parents will be contacted. Following a second warning, and upon consultation with the staff, a student may be dismissed from the program. UWM, however, reserves the right to impose discipline as it deems appropriate, including automatic dismissal from the program.

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities:

1. To encourage your student to participate and do his/her best -- your interest and involvement are crucial to their success.
2. To participate in parent workshops as often as possible. They will provide you with information which will help you and your student. Your involvement sends a strong message to your student that these programs are an important contributor to their success.
3. To provide transportation to and from the program -- please be sure that the student arrives on time and is picked up promptly.
4. To communicate with the program in writing about any special needs or circumstances. For example, if a student attending alone needs to leave early, please send a note.

Thanks to all parents and students for your understanding and cooperation in these matters!

I have read and agree to abide by the above expectations for the Mini-Courses ACT Preparation Class.

You are being asked to sign this form because you would like to participate in the above-listed event (Mini-Courses) sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (“UWM”). Before you can participate, UWM askes that you read this document carefully. If you want to ask questions about this document or request changes to it, you can do so by contacting the party listed above.

By participating in Mini-Courses, you are putting yourself at some risk (e.g., harm by other participants, etc.). The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but resulting injuries can range from minor (e.g., scratches and bruises), to major (e.g., fractures and internal injuries), or catastrophic (e.g., paralysis and death). UWM recommends you minimize your risks by carrying insurance (insurance is not provided by UWM).

Please sign here to indicate that you understand that risks are inherent in the Mini-Courses program and you knowingly and willingly accept those risks.

In exchange for allowing you to participate in the Mini-Course Program, UWM asks that you agree not to make a claim against UWM if you are injured while participating in the Mini-Course Program, even if your injury was caused by UWM’s negligence. This means you are giving up your right to sue UWM if you injured during the Mini-Course Program. “Injury” refers to injuries to both your body and your property, whether caused by a UWM employee or a third party. You are not being asked to give up your rights in the event UWM acts recklessly or in an intentionally destructive manner.

Please sign here to confirm that you are willing to give up your claims and rights against UWM in the event you are injured (including the right to sue).