Get Ready Gators Summer Bridge
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 are graduating from high school in May or June of 2024 with a GPA of 2.25 - 2.6, this program is for you! Participating in this program will strengthen your academic skills, build campus connections, and assist you with transitioning successfully from high school to university life.
Requirements:
- Minimum high school GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Plan to graduate high school in May/June 2025
- Fill out the 2024-25 FAFSA
- Test in math, reading, and writing sections of TSI
- Attend at least one Summer Bridge Workshop (offered March-May 2025)
- Attend New Student Orientation June 25-27, 2025
- Summer Bridge Program starts July 7, 2025
- Apply to UHD and to Summer Bridge Program. Limited spots available.
Benefits:
- No cost to you*
- Earn college credits before the Fall 2025 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 2024-2025 application. UHD's school code is 003612.
Next Steps:
- Submit a Summer Bridge Application Form by July 1, 2025
- Complete a FAFSA or TASFA 2024-2025 application which will assist in covering Summer 2025 costs
- Complete the TSI test
- Complete Bacterial Meningitis Immunization (state requirement)
*Note that you will complete both 2024 and 2025 and 2025 - 26 FASFA application (available in December 2024).
For questions, please contact us at summerbridge@uhd.edu.