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What is the Summer Bridge program?
The Summer Bridge program offers first-year SAS and SEBS students planning to major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics an opportunity to get a head start on their college careers. Summer Bridge students will attend a five-week residential summer program and earn up to six credits in mathematics, chemistry and writing. The Summer Bridge experience also includes workshops with faculty, field trips at Rutgers and beyond, and the opportunity to meet other incoming Rutgers students with similar academic interests. Successful applicants will receive room, board, books, and tuition at no cost. The Summer Bridge program runs from June 27th to July 31st, 2009.
Academic Courses
Depending on math placement scores students, there are two academic tracks in which students will be placed into:
Summer Bridge students will enjoy the benefits of a small class size, expert instructors, and ample academic support to ensure that they have a successful transition to the rigors of college-level coursework.
Advantages of the Summer Bridge Program
The Summer Bridge Commitment
Members of the Summer Bridge community will be required to commit to:
Where will I live?
Students accepted into the program will live in Davidson Hall on Busch Campus. Students will share double rooms, with a common bathroom on the floor. Rooms are carpeted and have drapes. All rooms have computer access, and study rooms will be available. Please note the building is not air-conditioned, students are encouraged to bring a fan.
For more information on Davidson Residence Hall, click here.
Information Sessions
For the information session Powerpoint click here.
After completing your application (see below), you will be required to attend one of the following information sessions; you will have an opportunity as part of the application to indicate the session that you would like to attend:
Please note that you will not be required to attend the two-day Rutgers University Summer Orientation Program.
Selection Process & Timeline
Within one week of completing your application, you will receive an e-mail notification confirming your information session. Within one week of the information session you will be contacted for a phone interview. You will receive a final decision within 5 business days after your phone interview.
What happens after Summer Bridge?
Students applying to the Summer Bridge program are strongly encouraged to apply to the AIMS (Achievement in Math and Science) Living-Learning community or Commuter community for the ’09-’10 academic year, to enjoy a continuity of peer community and academic support.
The AIMS program allows small, select groups of first-year students interested in science and math majors to enjoy the benefits of sharing academic experiences while making new friends, exploring common interests and being a part of a close community of peers. The AIMS Living-Learning and Commuter Program create purposeful links among the academic and social elements of the undergraduate experience during the first-year. For more information, please visit the AIMS Living-Learning Community and AIMS Commuter Program websites.
Apply Now!
Summer Bridge 2009 Registration is closed.
Contact Us
Alice Seneres
Program Coordinator
Office of Undergraduate Education
Allison Road Classroom Building, Room 316
Phone: 732-445-3179
E-mail: seneres@rci.rutgers.edu
- What is the Summer Bridge Program?
- Academic Courses
- Advantages of Summer Bridge Program
- The Summer Bridge Commitment
- Where will I live?
- Information Sessions
- Selection Process & Timeline
- What happens after Summer Bridge?
- Apply Now!
- Contact Us
What is the Summer Bridge program?
The Summer Bridge program offers first-year SAS and SEBS students planning to major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics an opportunity to get a head start on their college careers. Summer Bridge students will attend a five-week residential summer program and earn up to six credits in mathematics, chemistry and writing. The Summer Bridge experience also includes workshops with faculty, field trips at Rutgers and beyond, and the opportunity to meet other incoming Rutgers students with similar academic interests. Successful applicants will receive room, board, books, and tuition at no cost. The Summer Bridge program runs from June 27th to July 31st, 2009.
Academic Courses
Depending on math placement scores students, there are two academic tracks in which students will be placed into:
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Track 1: Intermediate Algebra (3 Credits) and Introduction to College Writing (3 Credits)
Click here for a sample schedule.
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Track 2: Pre-calculus (4 Credits) and Preparation for General Chemistry (2 Credits)
Click here for a sample schedule.
Summer Bridge students will enjoy the benefits of a small class size, expert instructors, and ample academic support to ensure that they have a successful transition to the rigors of college-level coursework.
Advantages of the Summer Bridge Program
- Earn up to six college credits this summer
- No cost to the student
- Extensive tutoring and study groups to help students succeed
- Peer mentors help students navigate life at Rutgers as a science or math major
- Arrive in September already knowledgeable about the campus and how to successfully complete college courses
- Become part of a supportive community of Rutgers students
The Summer Bridge Commitment
Members of the Summer Bridge community will be required to commit to:
- Attending classes, study groups and tutoring sessions every weekday throughout the program
- Putting in their best effort with their coursework
- Accept additional tutoring support when needed
- Live in their assigned residence hall room throughout the duration of the program (students can choose to go home on weekends)
Where will I live?
Students accepted into the program will live in Davidson Hall on Busch Campus. Students will share double rooms, with a common bathroom on the floor. Rooms are carpeted and have drapes. All rooms have computer access, and study rooms will be available. Please note the building is not air-conditioned, students are encouraged to bring a fan.
For more information on Davidson Residence Hall, click here.
Information Sessions
For the information session Powerpoint click here.
After completing your application (see below), you will be required to attend one of the following information sessions; you will have an opportunity as part of the application to indicate the session that you would like to attend:
| May 13th | Scott Hall, Room 103 | 07:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m. |
| May 19th | Murray Hall, Room 111 | 07:00 p.m. to 09:00 p.m. |
| May 30th | Murray Hall, Room 212 | 12:00 p.m. to 02:00 p.m. |
| June 6th | Murray Hall, Room 212 | 12:00 p.m. to 01:00 p.m. |
| June 10th | Murray Hall, Room 301 | 07:00 p.m. to 08:00 p.m. |
| June 12th | Murray Hall, Room 212 | 06:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m. |
Please note that you will not be required to attend the two-day Rutgers University Summer Orientation Program.
Selection Process & Timeline
Within one week of completing your application, you will receive an e-mail notification confirming your information session. Within one week of the information session you will be contacted for a phone interview. You will receive a final decision within 5 business days after your phone interview.
What happens after Summer Bridge?
Students applying to the Summer Bridge program are strongly encouraged to apply to the AIMS (Achievement in Math and Science) Living-Learning community or Commuter community for the ’09-’10 academic year, to enjoy a continuity of peer community and academic support.
The AIMS program allows small, select groups of first-year students interested in science and math majors to enjoy the benefits of sharing academic experiences while making new friends, exploring common interests and being a part of a close community of peers. The AIMS Living-Learning and Commuter Program create purposeful links among the academic and social elements of the undergraduate experience during the first-year. For more information, please visit the AIMS Living-Learning Community and AIMS Commuter Program websites.
Apply Now!
Summer Bridge 2009 Registration is closed.
Contact Us
Alice Seneres
Program Coordinator
Office of Undergraduate Education
Allison Road Classroom Building, Room 316
Phone: 732-445-3179
E-mail: seneres@rci.rutgers.edu
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