Bucks County Community College is offering its Summer Bridge program, which is designed to support the transition to college by providing students with the academic skills and social resources needed to succeed in a college environment.
The program runs July 6 to Aug. 12, and includes courses in composition, mathematics, guided studies, reading and college success. Students can mix and match courses ranging from 1 to 4 credits. All in-person courses are held at the Newtown Campus, 275 Swamp Road. An orientation with Bridge staff and faculty is set for June 27.
The college is offering scholarship funds for rising seniors and new, current and returning students. The program enables students to get a head-start on their academic coursework in a program that involves:
– In-depth orientation to college life and resources
– Academic advising
– Training in skills necessary for college success (time management, study skills)
– Enrollment in courses specific to students’ needs
– Open lab time
– Computer skills workshops, one time per week
– Academic Success Center workshop offerings
– Lunch and visitors
– Tutoring
– Peer mentoring assistance
– Social and wellness activities
– Fall follow-up meetings and workshops
Applications for the program are currently being accepted. Students must take the Placement Tests for reading and writing (if prerequisites are not met). Taking the math placement test is highly recommended (if prerequisites are not met). After testing, students should email summerbridge@bucks.edu to schedule an advising appointment to plan their course schedule.
The week before classes begin, there will be a week of orientation events and activities, both in-person and virtually. The in-person orientation will be held on June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Newtown Campus. More details, including the room location, will be announced soon. This event provides an opportunity for students to meet their peers, faculty members, and support services on campus so that they are best prepared to begin their college careers the following week.
Throughout the program, workshops will be offered to help students gain a deeper understanding of and some practical experience with the skills needed to be successful as a college student. Students will be expected to participate in 30-minute workshops over the course of the seven-week program. In-person workshops are offered during the programming on Mondays and Wednesdays, between noon and 2 p.m.
Summer Bridge scholarship applications are currently being accepted for new, current and returning students. The deadline is June 6 for non-high school students. Visit bucks.edu/scholarships for more information.
Rising high school seniors (current juniors) are eligible to receive free tuition for 1 to 4 credits. The deadline to apply is June 10. Email any questions to summerbridge@bucks.edu.
Visit bucks.edu/summer-bridge for more information.
