What is the Summer Bridge Program?
The Summer Bridge Program at YSU 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 Center for Student Progress Multicultural Student Services.
When is the 2013 Summer Bridge Program?
The program will begin on Sunday, July 28, 2013 and end on Friday, August 2, 2013.
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 2013 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, an interview and a written essay.
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 student 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. |