Summer Bridge is a pre-semester orientation that is designed to support your transition to the university and introduce you to the larger first-generation community. The program involves:
- Workshops from campus support services.
- Insight and tips from current first-gen students.
- Community-building activities.
- Lots of fun!
This event is for incoming first-generation college students at Chapman University and is run by staff and students who they themselves are first-generation college students. Chapman defines a first-generation college student as one whose parents(s)/ legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university.
Program Details
- Dates: Wednesday, August 16; Friday, August 18; Saturday, August 19; Sunday, August 20
- The program will be offered virtually on Wednesday, August 16.
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The following dates of Friday, August 18; Saturday, August 19; and Sunday, August 20 will be offered in-person on Chapman's campus.
- Saturday, August 19 is Family Day and families are invited to attend.
- Student participation in all four days is required.
This program is only available for students starting in the fall. To register, please complete this application form.