Learning through Engaging and Authentic Practices

The Mathematics and Science Teaching Institute

LEAP is a year-long program that provides you with academic support and guidance in major and non-major classes and social support throughout your first year. Our goals is to provide you with the necessary skills and a network of support  to be successful during your time at UNC and prepare you to apply to professional schools. In addition to the variety of opportunities and benefits exclusive to LEAP, it’s a great way to meet new friends and have fun!

LEAP Support

  • Personalized and ongoing academic advising to help you achieve your goals
  • Workshops that will cover study skills, professionalism, experiences with current medical students, leadership skills, preparation for professional schools, and more
  • Academic support including a cohort format for introductory science classes, study sessions, and tutoring,
  • Access to research opportunities and connections with Biology and Chemistry
  • Connection with pre-health advisor and health care professionals as resources to help you fulfill shadowing, clinical hours, and volunteer hour requirements for admittance into professional schools

Social Support

  • Receive support from members of past LEAP Scholars who successfully navigated their freshman year—the Peer Mentors
  • Personalized and ongoing financial and life advising and workshops to help you navigate college while balancing school and life obligations
  • Connection with campus organizations: McNair, Honors, Cultural Centers, student groups
  • Community engagement and giving back
  • Cohort community building events—ways to have fun!