Horizons

About Us

The mission of the HORIZONS Student Support Program is to retain and graduate its participants at the highest possible rate with the highest possible grade point average.

HORIZONS will achieve these goals by providing students with a comprehensive set of programs which will emphasize academic excellence, cultural awareness and becoming a life long learner.

History

HORIZONS Student Support Services is a federally funded TRIO Program that was authorized by the Higher Education Amendments of 1968. The name TRIO stands for the original three programs that were initiated by the U.S. Department of Education.

Upward Bound is a program that grew out of the Economic Act of 1964, in response to President Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty. Talent Search was the other program created in 1965. This particular Student Support Service was founded in 1978.

Facilities

HORIZONS has designated work space for students to study and work on computer based homework. The computer lab is equipped with several computers, printers, and a scanner, that all HORIZONS students may use. There are also two laptops now available for students to checkout, for any class presentation they might need to give.

Services

HORIZONS is specially designed to provide academic and social support for our students. This support is provided through the undergraduate years and is intended to lead to the successful completion of the university curriculum leading to a four-year degree.

We provide various academic and cultural services to over 300 students annually. These services include counseling, mentoring, and tutoring. Students are required to enroll in a study skills course and a community building lab for which they will receive college credit, as well as valuable information on how to succeed in college.

HORIZONS also offers assistance with career decisions and preparation. Students that are unsure as to what they want to study can receive career counseling. A resume writing class is offered to help students prepare for their job search and possible interviews.

We also provide our students with opportunities to attend cultural events, such as Purdue Convocations. HORIZONS also schedules educational excursions to cities like Chicago and Washington D.C.

Eligibility

To receive assistance, students must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a program of study at Purdue University. You must also meet the following requirements:

• Neither parent has a 4-year college degree;
• Your family meets the federal guidelines for income eligibility; or
• You are a student with disabilities.

Employment

HORIZONS hires students to help with various activities in the program. the main areas of employment for students are:

• Tutoring
• Supplemental Instruction
• Work Study
• Mentoring

If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please contact our office manager at (765) 494-7094.