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Summer Bridge Program

Summer Bridge

UHD Summer Bridge 2024

A pathway to UHD admission!

The University of Houston-Downtown is committed to expanding educational access and creating transformational opportunities for all students.  The Summer Bridge Program integrates an intrusive model of academic support and necessary support services to assist students in their transition from high school to college. Through this program students begin their academic journey at UHD by enrolling in college level courses. Additionally, students benefit from the programming in between courses that includes intrusive academic support in and outside of the classroom, student success services, career counseling, and leadership training.
 

If you anticipate graduating from a high school in May/June 2024 with a GPA between 2.25 and 2.49, we encourage you to consider applying for UHD's Summer Bridge Program. As a participant in the program, you will learn how to be a successful college student while you completing a college-level Math and English courses that will prepare you for a great start at UHD.   

Requirements:

  • Current high school GPA of 2.25-2.49
  • Plan to graduate high school in May/June 2024
  • Fill out the 2023-24 FAFSA
  • Tested in math, reading, and writing sections of TSI
  • Attend at least one Summer Bridge Workshop that will be offered March-May
  • Attend New Student Orientation June 25-27, 2024
  • Attend Summer Bridge Program July 8 - August 8, 2024 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., daily (must be able to commit to entire program)
  • Apply to UHD and to Summer Bridge Program. Limited spots available.

Benefits:

  • No cost to you*
  • Earn 6 college credits before the Fall 2024 semester
  • Get specialized peer support for Math and English
  • Learn about UHD student organizations, free tutorial labs, and strategies for success
  • Engage with faculty in small group setting and form a community with your peers

*This will be dependent on submission of a FAFSA or TASFA 2023-2024 application. UHD's school code is 003612.

Next Steps:

  1. Apply to UHD by March 1, 2024
  2. Submit a Summer Bridge Application Form by March 10, 2024
  3. Complete a FAFSA or TASFA 2023-2024 application which will assist in covering Summer 2024
  4. Complete the TSI test
  5. Complete Bacterial Meningitis Immunization (state requirement)

*Note that you will complete two FAFSA applications 2024 and 2025 (available in December 2023).

 

If you have any questions, please contact us at summerbridge@uhd.edu.