Summer Bridge Program
Overview
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Achieve Summer Bridge Program helps incoming Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» students prepare themselves to get a great start in college. The program encourages academic excellence and fosters a sense of belonging among participating students.
High school students in Alachua and Bradford counties are encouraged to apply to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Achieve Summer Bridge’s summer enrichment activities, which includes an intensive, week-long preparatory program and up to two college courses during the Summer B term.
Designed to create a seamless transition from high school to college, the Summer Bridge program helps students learn how to navigate college with confidence. The program is intended to prepare students, motivate them and launch their successful college experience.
The Summer Bridge offers:
- College-readiness activities
- Career and major exploration
- Social and learning skills workshops
- Introductions to campus resources
- Staff and peer mentorship
Program Eligibility for 2027-28:
- Affiliated with the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Achieve program through a public high school in Alachua or Bradford County
- Demonstrate financial need through submission of 2027-2028 FAFSA, available October 1
- Plan to enroll at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» for at least 12 credit hours in Fall 2027 and 12 credit hours in Spring 2028
Program Benefits:
- Scholarship to pay up to six credit hours in the Summer, and 12 credit hours in both the Fall and Spring terms
- Build a professional network
- Assistance in becoming eligible for the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Achieve scholarship
- Career planning and development support
- Academic resources for college success
- Referrals to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» student success resources
Cost: Program is free
Application deadline: The 2026-27 Summer Bridge application is now closed
Apply at this link: The 2027-28 Summer Bridge application will be available in Fall 2026
Program dates for 2027-28:
- Summer Bridge Program: June 14-17, 2027
- Summer B term: June 23 - August 3, 2027
- Fall 2027 term beginning August 16, 2027
- Spring 2028 term beginning in January 2028
Contact us:
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Achieve Summer Bridge Team or contact your Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Achieve Specialist here.