ASMU and ASMU2

ASMU and ASMU2 are fun 4-day programs dedicated to breaking down the barriers that stop CPS teens from pursuing a degree, a trade, or career!

 

  • WHAT: ASMU is a 4-day program where 9th and 10th graders to enjoy college visits, take time to explore their interests, majors, and career options, and participate in workshops on paying for and applying for college.
  • WHEN: Monday, April 6 – Thursday, April 9, 2020, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • WHERE: Truman College | 1145 W. Wilson. Ave.

*Ventra cards, lunch, and a stipend of $100 will be provided for all participants who
successfully complete the full week’s activities. ​Programs will begin promptly at 9 a.m.on all days.

  Apply Now!  

 

 

  • WHAT: ASMU2 is a program for 11th and 12th graders to enjoy college visits, participate in workshops designed to prepare them for college—including college interviews, paying for college, and what to expect of college level class work. Teens will also be introduced to resources like the ASM Alumni Network to guide them through life after high school.
  • WHEN: Monday, April 6 – Thursday, April 9, 2020, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • WHERE: Lutz Family Center for After School Matters | 3435 N. Cicero Ave.

*Ventra cards, lunch, and a stipend of $100 will be provided for all participants who
successfully complete the full week’s activities. ​Programs will begin promptly at 9 a.m. on all days.

  Apply Now!  

 

Questions?

Please contact us at [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions!

Am I eligible for ASMU?

  • You must be at least 14 years old
  • You must have a valid city of Chicago address
  • You must summit an online application
  • Teens who are selected or waitlisted to participate in ASMU or ASMU2 must submit required documents in order to secure their spot. Teens must submit a signed Field Trip Form via email. Additional documents and instructions will be emailed to accepted and waitlisted applicants.

Can I apply to ASMU if I’m already enrolled in a Spring program?

Yes! Use your same application ID number to log in to the After School Matters Spring application. On Step 2, search for “ASMU” in the program keyword search.

Can I apply to ASMU if I wasn't accepted to a Spring program?

Yes! Use your same application ID number to log in to the After School Matters Spring application. On Step 2, search for “ASMU” in the program keyword search.

When will I hear if I've been accepted to ASMU?

Teens will be notified of their acceptance status via email after the interview process

Do I need to be a current After School Matters teen to participate?

No! You can apply if you are at least 14 years old.

If I did ASMU last year, can I participate again?

If you were a part of ASMU as a freshman—yes! If you were a part of ASMU as a sophomore and want to participate again, we strongly suggest that you apply for ASMU2. You can also apply for other Spring Break immersions at ASM.

Do I need to attend all four days in order to participate?

Yes. You must be available for all 4 days and attend every day of ASMU and ASMU2 in order to participate.

I’ve been accepted! How do I confirm my attendance to hold my slot in the program?

Congrats! Please confirm your attendance and submit the required forms, including the Field Trip form in order to claim your space.

I’ve been waitlisted! How do I confirm my attendance to hold my slot in the program?

Please confirm your interest and submit your Field Trip Form in order to express your interest. If you received the accepted/waitlisted email but did not receive the required forms, please contact us at [email protected] and forward us your acceptance email.

Waitlisted teens who are selected to participate in ASMU must submit required documents in order to participate. Additional documents and instructions will be emailed to accepted applicants. These forms include:

  • Field Trip Form submitted electronically or by email to [email protected]. See instructions.
  • Program Acknowledgement Consent and Release, submitted electronically.
  • All teens are welcome. Contact Joe Roth at [email protected] for details.

 

How can I apply to ASMU or ASMU2?

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button, select ‘Start a new SPRING application’ and search ‘ASMU or ASMU2’. If you already submitted a Spring 2020 application for After School Matters programs, please use the same application ID and “edit existing application” to add ASMU or ASMU2.