What is Summer Bridge?
The Summer Bridge program is a FREE five-week program designed to help our incoming freshmen students acclimate to the rigorous demands of college as well as give students the advantage of becoming oriented to the University before their first semester officially begins in the fall. They will also earn credits that will count towards their degree.
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Summer Bridge
Summer Bridge takes place each summer from mid-July to mid-August with an on-campus orientation offered at the end of June. Students will also participate in classes to earn college credit and take part in activities Monday through Friday of each week. Attendance is required for all orientation programming, classes, and academic support. Participation in evening social activities is strongly encouraged.
Am I Eligible?
Summer Bridge is for incoming first-year students for Fall who want an early start to college and are majoring in sciences, admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing or School of Business. Space is limited so apply early!
Benefits of Summer Bridge?
Live on Campus
During the 3-day orientation you get to live on campus. (not applicable to virtual orientation students.
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Earn College Credits
Earn up to six credits, which will ease future course loads and ensure timely graduation.
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Supplemental Instruction
Receive 1:1 and group academic support from caring professors & staff.
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Complete Placement Tests
Earn up to six credits, which will ease future course loads and ensure timely graduation.
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Provide Proof of Vaccination
Upload your vaccination confirmation or approved exemption. (you must be fully vaccinated to live on campus for any duration)
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Complete the College Student Inventory
You must complete your College Student Inventory, which will be sent via email as part of your enrollment pathway
facebookComplete Placement Tests
Earn up to six credits, which will ease future course loads and ensure timely graduation.
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Upload your vaccination confirmation or approved exemption. (you must be fully vaccinated to live on campus for any duration)
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Participation
Participate in classes, office hours, supplemental instruction, tutoring, mentor meetings and Success Coach sessions.
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Regularly connect with your Success Coach to establish meaningful goals and reach them.
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Check your Rutgers email (Scarletmail) daily. Starting in the summer, you’ll start receiving important information about Summer Bridge as well as info from staff and Professors.
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These Success Programs are designed for students with unique economic and educational backgrounds.
Educational Opportunity Fund
Financial aid for economically and educationally disadvantaged students.
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TRiO Student Support Services
Federal resources for low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities.
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Camden Fellows
Community and financial support for students with lived experience in the child welfare system.
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For more information contact:
(856) 225-6442
success@camden.rutgers.edu.
