Student Success

Summer Bridge Program

Summer Bridge Program

Summer Bridge is designed to assist 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 2009 will be offered July 5-August 6, 2009 at the Tempe campus. Eligible students planning to attend any ASU campus may apply. Please review eligibility requirements before submitting an application.


For more information about Summer Bridge contact:

 

John Martin

P.O. Box 873201

Tempe, AZ 85287-3201

(480) 965-7549

John.Martin3@asu.edu

Benefits of Summer Bridge
Eligibility Requirements
Summer Bridge Application
Selection Timeline

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)

  • Tuition waiver for 7 academic credits to be completed during the program

  • Textbooks for all Summer Bridge courses

  • Free 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

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

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

  • Scheduled to graduate from high school in Spring 2009

  • Admitted to ASU for Fall 2009 as a full time, first-semester freshman

  • Have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the ASU Office of Student Financial Assistance (http://students.asu.edu/financial-aid). FAFSA MUST BE COMPLETED BY APRIL 4th, 2009.

  • 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, 2009.

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.

  • Students with demonstrated financial need as determined by the ASU Office of Student Financial Assistance.

  • Recipients of a scholarship offered by a Summer Bridge partner, such as: Doran Community Scholars, Dorrance Foundation Scholars, GATE/TRiO, 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

The link below will take you to the on-line application. A downloadable application is also available upon request.

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Selection Timeline

April 4 Application Priority Deadline.
April 6 Completed applications reviewed by the Summer Bridge Selection Committee.
May 6 Acceptance letters and confirmation forms mailed to selected participants. All other eligible applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
May 13 Deadline for selected students to return acceptance packets and community fees.
Apr 29-June 17 Selected alternates notified to fill non-confirmed spots and vacancies.
Note: Dates are approximate and may be subject to change.