About PAC
About PAC
Piper Academic Community (PAC) is a year long program designed to give eligible students a head start on their academic journey. The PAC Program offers opportunities to develop your leadership skills, create community with fellow Pipers, connect to campus resources, and learn strategies that can help you succeed in college and beyond!
PAC is free and students accepted to PAC can expect to earn up to $500.00 in grant money and opportunities to participate in a variety of workshops, events, and services that enhance their studies and support their goals.
Why should you join PAC?
Earn grant money
Make friends
Find resources
Sharpen skills
Get better grades
Plan for the future
...and more!
PAC Don't Play by Kyla, PAC Mentor
PAC Stipend Requirements
PAC pays students a stipend to learn and grow! Students who attend PAC activities and events are eligible to receive $250.00 grants awarded at the end of each semester of the year-long program. The program is divided into Fall and Spring semester requirements that must be completed to receive funds.
Fall Requirements
Attend the PAC welcome event.
Complete Welcome to College online modules.
Participate in the PAC student retreat.
Attend and regularly engage with small group advising activities during the semester.
Spring Requirements
Attend the PAC Welcome Back event.
Experience two or more PAC workshops or PAC sponsored events throughout the semester.
Attend and engage with small group advising activities during the semester.
Attend a one-on-one meeting with your PAC program mentor.