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Summer Bridge

Welcome to the EOP Summer Bridge Program at CSUSB

Students climbing a rock wall
Leadership Challenge Course

Summer Bridge Students participate in the Center's programs which provide a safe environment that allows participants to step outside their comfort zone and take a risk, learn and grow.

Students listening to the tour guide
Museum of Tolerance Visit

EOP Summer Bridge 2023 Cohort visiting the Museum of Tolerance

Museum of Tolerance Visit

EOP Summer Bridge 2023 Cohort visiting the Museum of Tolerance

Summer Bridge Group Picture
EOP Summer Bridge Program Fall 2023 Cohort
Students playing dodge ball
Team Building Activity

Summer Bridge students participate in team building activities to enhance their experience and ease their transition to college life.

Summer Bridge Students Playing Rock, Paper, Scissors
Daily Bonding Activities
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Summer Bridge Workshops

Summer Bridge students get the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops.

Leadership Challenge Center

Summer Bridge Participants get the opportunity to take part in the Leadership Challenge program designed to help and teach a person how to appropriately build trust in others; empower a person to develop skills necessary to be part of a healthy community; and increase individual interpersonal skills, social skills and physical abilities.

Summer Bridge 2024 Application

Summer Bridge Flyer

*PLEASE NOTE: THE DATES AND INFORMATION BELOW ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

The Summer Bridge Program is an intensive and exciting 5-week commuter experience for new CSUSB EOP Freshman. The Summer Bridge program will take place from Monday, July 8, 2024 through Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Daily attendance is mandatory.

The Summer Bridge program is designed to assist students with their acclimation to the university environment. The program’s goals are to give students a head start towards a successful college experience and the opportunity to begin building community with other students. Strong emphasis is placed on the preparation necessary to successfully meet the rigorous challenges of university life.

The program consists of academic classes, counseling services, university orientation, student development workshops, and a mentorship experience activities. Math and English academic classes are credit bearing.

Students will be engaged full-time in academics and program activities Monday through Thursday. Students are provided with required course materials, and academic supplies.

CAPACITY: A maximum of 50 students will be admitted. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

COST: The EOP Summer Bridge Program is FREE for students. All necessary supplies will be provided at no cost.

DEADLINE: Due to the significant number of applications received, we encourage you to apply early. Summer Bridge applications received by May 31, 2024 will be given priority consideration. The submission of an application will only establish eligibility, it does not guarantee acceptance to the Summer Bridge program. If accepted, you will be notified by the EOP office.

CONTACT INFO: For more information, contact Wendy Takahashi at wtakahashi@csusb.edu.