College Academy for Parents
What is College Academy for Parents?
"Going to College is a family plan"
College Academy for Parents (CAP) is a FREE college preparation program defined by the belief that informed parents can be the best advocates for their child's success in entering college. The earlier a student and their family begin to prepare and understand the college preparation process, the more likely they will be to successfully enter a four-year university.
The College Academy for Parents is a comprehensive 12 week program that works with elementary school parents as they develop a college plan for their children. Program components include.
- Workshops that engage parents with college knowledge and UA faculty members.
- College camp provides activities for students K-6th grade coupled with messages encouraging college aspirations.
- Campus visits focused on Math, Science, Language, Arts, & Culture.
- A university hosted graduation ceremony for parent participants.
Register today for CAP - Registrese hoy para CAP


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College Academy for Parents (CAP) is a FREE college preparation program defined by the belief that informed parents can be the best advocates for their child's success in entering college. The earlier a student and their family begin to prepare and understand the college preparation process, the more likely they will be to successfully enter a four-year university.
The University of Arizona Office of Early Academic Outreach is proud to partner with the Sunnyside Unified School District (SUSD) to provide the College Academy for Parents program to SUSD families for over 18 years. The program is typically offered in-person and over the course of 12-weeks. Due to COVID-19 considerations, the District and the University are offering the program virtually in April/May 2022. Families are invited to join us in developing their college plan throughout a series of four virtual workshops that then culminate in an in-person graduation ceremony planned to occur on the University of Arizona campus.
The program will be offered for families and students from grade 7th to 12th:
Days: Wednesday, February 1st to April 26
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Apollo Middle School
*You will be divided based on preference of English or Spanish speaking sessions.
* Child care will be available
For K-6th students: College camp
Days: Wednesday, February 1st to April 26
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Apollo Middle School
*Students will be divided based on grade level.
Family graduation will be held on April 26, 2023 on the University of Arizona campus.
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College Academy for Parents (CAP) es un programa GRATUITO de preparación universitaria definido por la creencia de que los padres informados pueden ser los mejores defensores del éxito de sus hijos al entrar en la universidad. Cuanto antes un estudiante y su familia comiencen a prepararse y comprender el proceso de preparación para la universidad, más probabilidades habrá de que ingresen con éxito a una universidad de cuatro años.
La Oficina de Early Academic Outreach de la Universidad de Arizona se enorgullece de asociarse con el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Sunnyside (SUSD) para proporcionar el programa College Academy for Parents a las familias de SUSD durante más de 18 años. El programa se ofrece normalmente en persona y en el transcurso de 12 semanas. Debido a consideraciones sobre el COVID-19, el Distrito y la Universidad están ofreciendo el programa virtualmente en abril/mayo de 2022. Se invita a las familias a unirse a nosotros en el desarrollo de su plan universitario a lo largo de una serie de cuatro talleres virtuales que luego culminan en una ceremonia de graduación en persona prevista para tener lugar en el campus de la Universidad de Arizona.
El programa se ofrecerá a familias y estudiantes en los grados 7-12:
Dias: Los Miercoles 01 de Febrereo a 26 de abril
Hora: 6:00 pm - 8:00pm
Lugar: Apollo Eschela Intermedia
*Se dividirá según la preferencia de las sesiones de habla inglesa o española.
*Habrá cuidado de niños disponible
Para los estudiantes k-6th: campamento universitario
Dias: Los Miercoles 01 de Febrereo a 26 de abril
Hora: 6:00 pm - 8:00pm
Lugar: Apollo Eschela Intermedia
*Los estudiantes serán divididos de acuerdo al nivel de grado.
La graduación familiar se llevará a cabo el miercoles 26 de abril de 6 a 8 p.m. en el campus de la Universidad de Arizona.
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If your family is interested in CAP and have additional questions about the program please contact Susan Towne.
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The College Academy for Parents is supported for at least 2 years by the UA Student Services Fee.