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Thames at Mitchell: A Roadmap to Post-High School Success
Thames at Mitchell College is a holistic program designed to help students ease into life after high school with supportive faculty and a strong social network. Whether your student has a learning difference or simply needs additional preparation before college, Thames has the resources and offerings needed for transformative growth.
Thames students take personalized courses, experience college campus life, and gain social confidence within a highly individualized environment focused on independence and leadership skills.
Understanding Thames at Mitchell College
What type of students benefit from Thames?
No student is the same–they embody a wide range of characteristics, learning styles, interests, goals, and perspectives. That’s why Thames is proud to welcome–and celebrate–the power of unique minds. The Thames program can be a great fit for students who are:
- Neurodivergent
- Diagnosed with ADD or ADHD
- Seeking independence
- Looking to increase self-confidence but motivated to succeed
- Navigating learning differences or medical issues
- Coming out of a high school supported program
Program Courses & Outcomes
The Thames program is made up of both credited and non-credit courses. Thames students dive into a personalized, pre-college experience by following a course schedule that mirrors a college freshman schedule. Courses include:
- Introduction to College Writing
- Mathematics
- Executive Functioning
- Social Seminar
At Thames at Mitchell College, we’ll prepare your student to confidently take on new educational or life transitions. We specialize in integrating academic and social learning courses and supports. Students will:
- Build executive functioning skills
- Earn up to 15 college credits
- Benefit from regular one-on-one advising
- Learn strategies for success
- Participate in social events and activities
- Experience living away from home
Applying to Thames at Mitchell College
Application Requirements
It is free to apply! Complete either the Common Application or the Mitchell College Online Application.
- High school transcript (Note: if you complete the Mitchell College Online Application, your counselor cannot submit documents via Naviance)
- College transcript (if applicable)
- Most recent (within last 3 years) Achievement testing (e.g. Woodcock-Johnson, WIAT, Educational Evaluation)
- Most recent (within last 3 years) Cognitive testing (e.g. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale–WAIS)
- Current IEP or 504 Plan (if applicable)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (optional)
- Student Interview
*You can conduct your interview during a campus visit, or you can contact Admissions to conduct the interview via Zoom. Schedule your interview by emailing admissions@mitchell.edu
Submitting Documents
- Transcripts can be sent electronically or via mail
- Emailed transcripts can be sent to admissions@mitchell.edu (**NOTE: If students complete the Mitchell College Online Application, documents CANNOT be submitted via Naviance)
- Transcripts can also be sent electronically via Parchment, Scoir, ScribOrder, or the National Clearinghouse
- Mailed transcripts should be sent to:
Mitchell College Admissions
437 Pequot Avenue
New London, CT 06320
Admission Deadlines
Thames at Mitchell College follows a rolling admissions policy. Application will be reviewed as they become complete, and decisions will be sent to the applicant within two weeks of the review.
*Exceptions to this timeframe may occur if an interview, additional information, or semester grades are requested in order to make an admissions decision.
Tuition/Cost to Attend
2025–2026
- Annual Program Cost: $68,290
2024–2025
- Annual Program Cost: $66,300
- The Thames at Mitchell program is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA)
- To discuss the Thames program being paid for via district placement, please contact Thames Admissions at admissions@mitchell.edu
- To discuss the Thames program being paid for via payment plan, please contact the Bursar’s Office at bursar@mitchell.edu
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Mitchell College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran’s status, or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activity generally accorded or made available to students at the College.
