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 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: February 19, 2027
Apply at this link:
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.