Timberwolves Thrive
NEW! On Track to College Summer Success Program
Timberwolves Thrive is a FREE five-week summer program designed to provide recent high school graduates and adult learners with the opportunity to improve English & math skills, learn study strategies, connect with NCMC staff, and be college-ready by Fall 2024.
Click here to register online!
The Timberwolves Thrive program runs Monday – Thursday, July 15 – August 15, at North Central’s Gaylord Center: 620 E. 5th Street, Gaylord, MI 49735.
Program Schedule
The program runs Monday through Thursday for five weeks:
- 8:30—9 a.m. Breakfast & Check-In
- 9—11 a.m. English (M/W) & Math (T/Th)
- 11 a.m.—12 p.m. College Workshops
- 12—1 p.m. Lunch & Learn
What are the benefits?
- Get ready for college!
- Prepare for college-level English and math courses.
- Learn college success skills in a small group setting.
- Personal assistance from NCMC professionals
- Explore academic and career pathways.
- Transportation support (up to $175 in gas cards or bus fare)
- Breakfast and lunch served daily
- Free NCMC swag, program materials, and textbooks
- Free laptop, based on program completion*
- Earn up to $500 during the program.
*Students who complete the course, register for fall classes at NCMC, and stay enrolled get to keep the laptop — a $1,000 value!
How much does it cost?
Timberwolves Thrive is completely FREE, with no cost for tuition, food, or textbooks.
Who is eligible to participate?
Any student who is new to college in the Fall of 2024 and has earned a high school diploma or GED is eligible to participate. If students have successfully completed either college-level English or math course, they are unfortunately not eligible for the Summer On Track program.
How do I register?
Please register online in advance so that sufficient resources are available. Space is limited.
Register online before June 15, 2024.
Need more information?
Contact Student Success Coordinator Thea Murray at dmurray@ncmich.edu or 231-439-6285.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the program is free. Students will be supplied with everything they need to complete the course.
The State of Michigan has designated funding to help support new students planning to attend college in the fall of 2024. North Central’s Timberwolves Thrive program is designed to help you become college-ready by becoming familiar with our campus, connecting with support services, ensuring help with the financial aid process, improving your English & math skills, and providing you with helpful materials and supplies.