A Summer Program Like No Other
Step into a summer program like no other, tailored to set you on a path to success while honoring your need for balance and flexibility. Michigan Tech's meticulously designed Summer Bridge Program strikes the ideal balance between academic challenge and personalized support.
The Summer Bridge Program at Michigan Tech is a multi-week academic experience designed to set up incoming first-year students for success. This residential program bridges opportunity gaps and levels the playing field by providing scholars with:
- A strong sense of belonging within the Husky community
- Balance of academic challenge and personalized support
- Emphasis on community building and peer connections
- A competitive edge through preparatory coursework
- Skills to effectively use campus resources
- Smooth transition into college life
- Confidence to navigate the university
Summer 2026
The 2026 Summer Bridge Scholars Program will take place within the first three weeks of August. Scholars will live on campus for the full residential program. Move-in and program orientation start dates: Sunday, August 2nd and Monday, August 3rd.
Important Dates
- Dates: TBD
Eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Hear From Summer Bridge Scholars
The program really helped me understand how I think and learn. The metacognition course, in particular, focused on learning how to learn—introducing new study strategies and encouraging us to reflect on our own experiences.
I remember thinking, “Why am I doing math in the summer?” But in the end, it really paid off. For me and a lot of my peers who went through the program, we felt a step ahead going into our freshman year.
We had a metacognition course, which was super helpful for building study skills, managing our time, prioritizing sleep, things like that. It really helped us develop good habits early on.
My experience was really positive. I felt very welcomed, especially seeing others who came from similar backgrounds or had faced similar struggles.
I really enjoyed getting to meet faculty and connect with some of the higher-ups at the university. I think that’s always a valuable experience. Being exposed to all of that, before the big crowds, the heavy workload, and everything else—was really beneficial, I’d say.
Success Starts Here: Why Families Love Our S-STEM Scholar and Summer Bridge Program
What truly calmed me down was seeing the program help Janelly. I see her as more mature, focused, and determined now, and seeing how she has been able to handle everything reassured me. She's been getting into new opportunities, which has been the best part of the program. - Alma Sanchez
The S-STEM Bridge Program over the summer made all the difference. It not only gave him confidence to go into the semester but also taught him how to manage his time, so assignments get done on schedule, and showed him where to find the right resources on campus when he needs them. - Steve Ingles
The most important takeaway for parents is this: you don't have to be overly concerned about sending your students far away. A student who gets into the Summer Bridge program is already set up for great success and will have a good first semester and year. - Theresa and Jason Holzhausen
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