What is LISTO?

The LISTO (Liberal and Integral Studies for Transfer Opportunity) Program is dedicated to academic achievement to facilitate transferring successfully to a four-year university.  LISTO is a word that can be translated as ready or smart in Spanish—a fitting acronym to represent the goals of the program.

The program is targeted toward low-income students who may need assistance transitioning to post-secondary education.  Participating in LISTO involves enrolling in specific learning communities that help build academic and social networks between students, faculty and staff.  Students also enroll in concurrent courses designed to accelerate the transfer process to a four-year university.

Because LISTO students are part of a learning community, they become part of a powerful peer network, part of a team where they are valued as they go through challenging classes together.  LISTO assists students in developing the motivation to learn by making a commitment to academic success and provides a supportive atmosphere designed to make them feel at home on our campus.

Activities throughout the year include an orientation which gives them a chance to interact with each other and with their teachers plus the LISTO Program staff before school begins. 

LISTO eligibility requirements are:

•   Eligibility for classes by PC placement or by completion of prior classes.

•   Interest in participation in linked classes and learning communities.

•   Meet any of the following:  parent/guardian/student receiving AFDC or other public assistance; need-based financial aid recipient; recipient of a Board of Governor's Fee Waiver or otherwise demonstrate low-income or at-risk status.

•   Desire to continue studies toward a Bachelor's Degree at a four-year university.

For more information call the LISTO Office at 791-2219.