Swenson College Summer Bridge Program
Hosted and developed by the college, the focus of the Summer Bridge Program is to provide students who are pre-calculus-ready and majoring in engineering, science, or mathematics an opportunity to advance to calculus beginning in the fall. The Summer Bridge Program also offers students an overview of courses required as part of their first-year curriculum with a particular emphasis on mathematics. This math coursework will help prepare participants to take the math placement assessment with the goal of placing in to calculus at the end of the program. Participating students will receive preliminary exposure to the academic environment of higher education to develop academic success skills.
Summer Bridge Program participants will have the opportunity to prepare for the collegiate environment as they develop academic, study, and personal skills while also engaging in career exploration. The curriculum for this residential summer experience includes:
- Introduction to pre-calculus
- Introduction to general chemistry
- College life workshops/presentations
- Community building and social events
Logistics
Students who are accepted to the Summer Bridge Program will attend free of charge. Room and board, instructional supplies, and program activities will be covered for all participants.
Eligibility
Students who have been admitted into Swenson College of Science and Engineering are eligible to apply for the Summer Bridge Program. Priority will be given to students whose current math placement places them in Math 1250 Pre-Calculus. First-year students and transfer students are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Application
Students who are interested in applying can find the application in their new student tasklist. If interested in applying now, please fill out the application through the link provided.
Summer 2025 Bridge Program Application
Questions?
If you have questions about the application process or program, please contact the program coordinator, Ken Fuelling at [email protected] or call or text at 218-726-8673.