Summer Bridge Enrollment

Summer Bridge is a 5-day pre-orientation program helping incoming TRIO students build academic skills, connections and confidence for college.

Summer Bridge Eligibility

Summer Bridge is a 0.3-credit pre-orientation program hosted by TRIO Student Support Services. We invite applications from incoming first-year students who have applied to and been accepted by TRIO Student Support Services.

2026 Summer Bridge Schedule

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided daily. This is a general schedule; specifics may vary slightly by day.

Move-In: Sunday, August 16, 2026

Students arrive, check in and get settled into their residence halls. Move-in details will be shared directly with program participants.

Daily Schedule (Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 21, 2026)

7:30 AM - 8:45 AM | Breakfast
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Faculty-Led Course & Skill-Building Sessions
- These sessions introduce college-level learning through discussion-based instruction, writing and critical thinking activities.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch and Break
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Workshops, Advising and Academic Success Sessions
- Topics may include academic planning, financial literacy, campus resources and strategies for college success.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Dinner
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Community-Building and Social Activities
- Includes peer mentor activities, campus connection experiences and opportunities to build relationships with other students.

Apply for Summer Bridge

Summer Bridge 2026 was a success! Check back next year for applications.

If you have any questions, please email o-trio-sss@coe.edu.