Summer Bridge
About the Program
Summer Bridge is a FREE comprehensive, five-week (three-week residential and two-week commuter) summer transition program designed to assist incoming Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) first-year students in the transition from high school to the university setting by providing a wide range of educational, personal, social, and cultural enrichment opportunities. EOP students ARRM yourself for the college challenge and join us for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to Connect, Learn, and Grow!
Summer Bridge 2024 Program Dates:
Monday, July 1, 2024 through Thursday, August 1, 2024
(5-week program; Sunday - Thursday)
*Note: If selected to participate, all students MUST attend all days of the program (Sunday - Thursdays). No exceptions. To view the program schedule, you must complete the online Summer Bridge Information Module.*
Benefits: Why participate in Summer Bridge?
By participating in Summer Bridge, students will get a head start in their college journey, build support systems with faculty, staff, and peers, and gain essential skills that will facilitate their transition and success at Cal Poly Pomona. Throughout the five-weeks, participants will be introduced to a wide range of resources and will benefit from the following support services at no-cost to the student (Tuition and Fees are paid on behalf of University funds):
Educational Support
- Enrollment in 3-unit Ethnic and Women's Studies (EWS) Course (GE-Area F Credit)
- EOP Advising Seminars
- Learning Strategies and Academic Resources
- Study Hall with tutorial support
Student Development
- Supplemental 1:1 Academic Advising
- Holistic Student Success Coaching
- Peer Mentoring with Student Leaders
- Personal Development and Wellbeing Workshops
Community and Social Events
- Community Building Activities
- Student Leadership Opportunities
- Building Lifelong Friendships
- Early Exposure to Campus Resources and Student Life
Cultural and Academic Enrichment Opportunities
- Residential Life/Commuting Experience
- Campus Partners Workshops (Financial Aid, CAPS, TREE, Care Center, etc.)
- Overview of Campus Policies and Procedures
- Motivational Speakers
Program Eligibility: How am I eligible for Summer Bridge?
Eligible incoming EOP first-year students are invited to learn more about Summer Bridge via email in late April and are provided with additional information regarding our program application process once they complete the Summer Bridge Information Module.
In order to be eligible to apply to Summer Bridge, students must:
1. Submit EOP Partnership Agreement.
2. Be available to attend all program dates.
SB 2024 Program Dates: July 1st - August 1st
Must have attended Orientation Session prior to July 1, 2024 and have no conflicting appointments that would interfere with participation in program components.
3. Complete the Summer Bridge Information Module.
Deadline to complete Information Module: May 22, 2024 at 12:00pm (noon).
Access to SB Application will be given once the module is completed.
Application Steps: How can I apply to Summer Bridge?
To be fully considered, all EOP and Summer Bridge program deadlines and application steps must be met:
1. Complete the Online SB Information Module.
- Module will be self-paced and can be accessed anytime from April 25th - May 22nd at 12:00pm (noon).
- Please refer to your emails for additional details on the SB Information Module, as this is by invitation only to incoming EOP first-year students.
2. Submit SB Application by May 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (midnight).
- If admitted, must complete the SB Participation Confirmation form by June 3, 2024 at 12:00pm.
- All Admitted Summer Bridge students will be invited to a virtual "Move-In Day Prep" meeting on June 6th or June 8th to learn more about how to prepare and what items to bring for our 5-week program.