Summer Bridge Program

What is Summer Bridge Program?

The Summer Bridge Program at Youngstown State University is a free one-week program designed to provide traditional-aged multicultural students the opportunity to become more familiar with the academic and social experiences most often encountered by first-year students.

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    WHAT IS THE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM?

    The Summer Bridge Program at Youngstown State University is a one-week program designed to provide traditional-aged multicultural students the opportunity to become more familiar with the academic and social experiences most often encountered by first-year students. Students participate in a full week of activities which include introductory classes, presentations and attendance at several social/cultural events. During this week, students reside in the residence halls on the YSU campus.

    Bridge and Beyond, an extension of Summer Bridge, provides participants with a cohort of friends with whom they form a learning community. Within this learning community, students take classes together and meet monthly throughout their entire freshman year. This program is sponsored by the Office of College Access and Transition.

    WHEN IS THE 2018 SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM?

    The program will begin on Sunday, July 22, 2018 and end on Friday, July 27, 2018.

    WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM?

    • To develop an understanding of the responsibilities and expectations of college-level work among new students
    • To introduce students to academic course work and provide the monitoring necessary to produce a more academically conscious student
    • To foster motivation for success
    • To provide an opportunity to network and strengthen support systems

    WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM

    All incoming, traditional-aged multicultural freshman who have been accepted to Youngstown State University for Fall 2018 are eligible to attend the program. Applicants for the Summer Bridge Program will be selected on the basis of an evaluation of their high school records, application and an interview.

    WHAT IS THE COST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM?

    The Summer Bridge Program is a free one-week program.

    WHY IS THIS PROGRAM OFFERED BY YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY?

    First-year students may face many adjustments to college life. The key to successfully completing a chosen course of study depends upon your ability to identify and use educational resources available to you.

    The expectations for college are significantly higher than for high school. Learning to manage your time more efficiently, and seeking support services when needed can affect student's future success. The Summer Bridge experience will help student's meet those challenges.

  • Request more information about the Summer Bridge Program

    If you have questions or would like to receive more information, contact

    Mike Beverly

    330.941.1441
    mabeverly@ysu.edu

    "Summer Bridge showed me what college life had to offer, not only academically, but also socially. It helped me realize that I will be responsible for my success."
    -Milo Rodgers
    Former Summer Bridge Student

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