Get a Head Start on College with Summer Bridge!
Summer Bridge 2023 is happening August 7th - 17th. Register today!
The Summer Bridge Program is designed to help incoming students refresh their knowledge and get a head start before the semester begins. Students participate in a two-week session consisting of math, English, and college success workshops. Participation in the program is free! School supplies and lunch are also provided each day and fun local activities are promoted.
Bridge programs are designed to prepare students and ease the transition into college. Examples of topics include general "college knowledge", study skills, time management, learning styles, strategies for studying, expectations, and more. Academic content may include accelerated instruction in developmental math, reading and writing skills. Watch this short video below to learn even more about why you should attend this awesome bridge-to-college experience!
Summer Bridge FAQ's
Priority is given to new students who are one or more of the following: enrolled in a support class such as Math 102 or ENGL 100, first generation college student, low-income, from Plumas County, eligible for DSPS services, foster youth or a veteran.
Students who are committed to their education and feel they would benefit from a refresher, or just want to get ahead are also encouraged to sign up.
Monday, August 8th-12th and 15th-18th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Workshops are held on the FRC Campus!
Participation will give you the chance to be better integrated with the college and community by meeting new students, faculty and student services staff.
Summer Bridge will provide you with the academic skills needed to be successful in college. You will develop relationships on campus with instructors, mentors, advisors, student ambassadors and other supportive members of the campus community.
If that's not enough reason, there are more incentives! Attend all sessions and get up to $300 in textbooks loaned to you for fall semester (conditional on funding and number of qualified students) also earn meal cards, movie tickets calculators and other cool things!
You can sign up for Summer Bridge here, or click any Register Here button on this page!
Summer Bridge Program Staff
Michelle Petroelje - Director of Student Equity and Achievement Programs
mpetroelje@frc.edu - 530-283-0202 ext. 316 - Advising and Counseling Office
Stacey Svilich - Student Success Specialist
ssvilich@frc.edu - 530-283-0202 ext. 244 - Advising and Counseling Office
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