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If our admissions department has notified you that you have been admitted conditionally, then you are in the right place to read up on information about our Summer Bridge Program.
Held on our campus for 5 weeks in the summer, Summer Bridge is a mandatory program for those who are admitted conditionally based on their SAT/ACT scores or high school GPA. The program provides you with the opportunity to take pre-college or first year level courses to prepare for your first semester in college. Summer Bridge must be completed successfully with C's or better in order to enroll in Fall Semester classes.
Summer Bridge is a great experience, but we also expect you to take it seriously. Chaminade believes you have the potential to be a successful college student. Summer Bridge is the way for you to show that to us, and to yourself.
Summer Bridge begins on Sunday, July 10th. Read up on:
What classes will I take?
During the 5 weeks of summer bridge, you will take 2 classes. These classes will be chosen for you based on your SAT/ACT scores. You will either take 2 English classes (English Bridge) or you will take a math class together with a computer applications class (Math Bridge) or take college courses (General Bridge.) We feel that these represent the coursework that you most need to be well prepared for your first semester of college.
How hard is it?
As we noted, you must successfully complete each class with a grade of C or better to enroll in the fall. Fortunately, you will be surrounded by supportive staff and faculty who will assist you in achieving success. Free tutoring is available for all coursework during the summer bridge. Also, advisors and peer mentors are available to help guide you through the summer and through the rest of your college career.
What does it cost?
The Summer Bridge session tuition is an additional amount not included in fall or spring tuition. In addition, if you will live on campus you will have room and board expenses. Be sure to see the costs overview page.
We wish you success!
Summer Bridge 2012 Dates TO BE ANNOUNCED
May 1 (Sunday): Please make a tuition deposit before this date.
June 1 (Wednesday): Deadline to submit all forms for Summer Bridge. Deadline to apply for AAP scholarship.
June 10 (Tuesday): Deadline to apply for health insurance covering the summer, if you will need this (see more information)
July 1 (Friday): Let us know if you need an airport shuttle pickup by this date.
July 9 (Saturday): Airport shuttle for arrivals. Residence hall check-in for students residing in campus housing.
July 10 (Sunday): Summer Bridge Information Session, mandatory attendance. Summer Bridge tuition is due. (Invoice can be paid online at any time.) Purchase textbooks by this date.
July 11 (Monday): First Day of Summer Bridge classes
August 12 (Friday): Last Day of Summer Bridge Classes
August 18 (Thursday): Check-in for Fall New Student Orientation
August 22 (Monday): Fall 2011 Semester classes begin
Summer Bridge 2012 Dates TO BE ANNOUNCED
