SUNY Oneonta Migrant Leadership Academy (SOMLA) 2023

WHAT IS SOMLA

The SUNY Oneonta Migrant Leadership Academy (SOMLA) is a NYS-MEP summer program that provides eligible migrant students with the opportunity to learn about college, work possibilities, leadership qualities, and successful life strategies as they work towards graduating high school. Students explore various life skills, learn about leveraging their individual strengths and create a long-term plan to work on areas of personal growth that reflects their passions and interests.

Students get to stay in residence halls just like a traditional college student and have the chance to experience what life is like on campus! Transportation to and from SUNY Oneonta and three meals a day will be provided (and of course, snacks, too!).

But that's not all ~ There are other fun activities planned and students even have a chance to complete community service hours for their high school and earn college credit!

WHEN AND WHERE

Arrive at SUNY Oneonta's campus on Thursday, July 6, 2023, and depart on Thursday, July 13.

108 Ravine Parkway | Oneonta, NY 13820

WHY PARTICIPATE

Instruction - Experience classes led by college professors and learn alongside other migrant students in a supportive environment. 
Leadership - Learn about leadership and engage in activities that help you to explore your own leadership potential.
Mentorship - Build relationships and receive one-on-one support from bilingual staff in small groups.
Did we mention College Credit? - One college credit for Transition Skills for Emerging Leaders (INTD 122) will be granted to students who successfully complete the seven day program. This interactive course is designed to assist students in developing the basic skills necessary in ultimately obtaining a bachelor’s degree. Students will learn critical skills to enhance success in college learning. Students will learn to systematically evaluate their own behavior, skills and attitudes that impact their academic outcomes.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Instruction from certified educators
• Exciting activities and meaningful leadership workshops
• One-on-one support from counselors and staff
• Opportunities to connect with peers from across New York State and make friends
• All students will be under adult supervision 24 hours per day and will be transported for any off-campus activities.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

• Currently eligible migrant high school students who will be in eleventh or twelfth grade in September 2023.
• Students who are willing to actively commit to seven days of academic, leadership, and service activities. 

NYS-MEP students are eligible for a full scholarship to attend SOMLA. This is a value of over $5000 per student! NYS-MEP believes in each student and invests, knowing that SOMLA is a great jumpstart to students’ futures. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to come make new friends and experience a little bit of college life!

HOW TO APPLY

Find below the application materials that you can download, print, and/or save, in English and Spanish.

Step 1: Check out the Flier and make the decision to invest in yourself and your future!

Step 2: Complete the application documents. This includes the:  

• SUNY Oneonta Non-Degree Application & Registration Form (needed for granting college credit)
• SOMLA Application
• SOMLA Student Agreement
• Parent/Guardian Medical Consent
• Parent/Guardian Permission and Release
• Transcript Request Letter (submit to School Guidance Counselor and follow up as needed to ensure the official transcript has been sent at the end of this school year.)

Step 3: Students/Families keep the Student Letter, Parent/Guardian Letter, Flier, and the What to Bring Checklist.

Step 4: Get ready to have a great time at ~SOMLA 2023~