Student Success

Summer Bridge

Summer Bridge assists first-semester freshmen in making a successful transition from high school to college.  Through Summer Bridge, students become acclimated to campus life at ASU, gain access to student support programs and services, and learn effective academic skills.

 

Summer Bridge students can earn up to 7 academic credits during a five-week summer session, where smaller class sizes, tutoring, and structured study sessions help contribute to their success.  Living on campus, students build a sense of community and develop a network of peers.  Students also benefit from their interactions with faculty, tutors, peer mentors, residential staff, and program staff.

 

Summer Bridge 2010 will take place July 5-August 6, 2010.  Eligible students planning to attend any ASU campus may apply.  Please review eligibility requirements before submitting an application.  APPLY NOW!

For more information about Summer Bridge contact:

Shannon Holland

P.O. Box 873201

Tempe, AZ 85287-3201

(480) 965-3981

 

Shannon.M.Holland@asu.edu

Questions about Summer Bridge?  Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Benefits of Summer Bridge

Courses Offered
Eligibility Requirements
Summer Bridge Application
Selection Timeline
Employment Opportunities

Benefits of Summer Bridge

Students who participate in Summer Bridge will receive the following:

  • Housing in a freshmen residence hall

  • Partial meal plan (about $10 per day)

  • Textbooks for all Summer Bridge courses

  • Dedicated Tutoring services

  • Weekday and weekend programming

Students who are accepted into Summer Bridge will be required to pay a community fee upon confirming their participation in the program.  Rates are as follows:

  • In-state students: $100
  • Out-of-state students: $700

Courses offered

The following courses will be offered during Summer Bridge 2010:

  • WAC 101 - Introduction to Academic Writing (3 credits)
  • ENG 101 - First-Year Composition (3 credits)
  • MAT 106 - Intermediate Algebra (3 credits)
  • MAT 117 - College Algebra (3 credits)
  • MAT 142 - College Mathematics (3 credits)
  • MAT 170 - Pre-Calculus (3 credits)
  • PGS 101 - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
  • COM 100 - Introduction to Human Communication (3 credits)
  • SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
  • REL 100 - Religions of the World (3 credits)
  • UNI 110 - Critical Reading and Thinking (3 credits)
  • UNI 194 - Academic Success Seminar (1 credit)

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident  

  • Scheduled to graduate from high school in Spring 2010

  • Admitted to ASU for Fall 2010 as a full time, first-semester freshman

  • Demonstrated financial need as determined by the ASU Office of Student Financial Assistance (http://students.asu.edu/financial-aid).  IMPORTANT:  Students must have a completed 2009-10 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  
  • Submitted a complete Summer Bridge Application

NOTE: Students applying for Summer Bridge should plan to participate in ASU New Student Orientation and complete the University Placement Exams by May 1, 2010.

Strong consideration will be given to eligible applicants who also meet at least ONE of the following criteria:

  • First-generation college students who will be first in their family to graduate from a four-year college or university.

  • Students who are members of groups historically underrepresented in higher education. 

  • Students who may need additional support to be academically successful in college.

  • Recipients of a scholarship offered by a Summer Bridge partner, such as: Doran Community Scholars, Dorrance Foundation Scholars, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Intercollegiate Athletics, Advantage ASU, and YMCA I-Learn.

Eligible students will be selected for Summer Bridge based on meeting the above criteria and their potential to benefit from the experience.

Summer Bridge Application

APPLY NOW! for Summer Bridge 2010.

Questions about Summer Bridge?  Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Selection Timeline

April 3 Application Priority Deadline.
April 5 Completed applications reviewed by the Summer Bridge Selection Committee.
April 28 Acceptance letters and confirmation forms mailed to selected participants. All other eligible applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
May 11 Deadline for selected students to return acceptance packets and community fees.
Apr 28-Jun 16 Selected alternates notified to fill non-confirmed spots and vacancies.
Note: Dates are approximate and may be subject to change.