Summer Bridge Orientation

First-Time, First-Year Students

What is Summer Bridge?

Summer Bridge is an exclusive hybrid summer orientation program for EOP, Seawolf Scholars, and Native American identified, first-time, first-year students transitioning from high school to Sonoma State University. As a Summer Bridge participant, you get to connect with other incoming first-time, first-year EOP/SWS/NAI students, faculty, and professional staff. Participants will receive advising and mentoring and the chance to familiarize themselves with SSU and the surrounding communities.  

What is the purpose of Summer Bridge?

The primary focus of Summer Bridge is to give students "a taste" of university life, connect them to campus resources, provide them with opportunities to create supportive relationships, have the opportunity to take college courses that will earn them college-bearing units, and register for their fall courses.

When does Summer Bridge begin and what is the time commitment for Summer Bridge?

• Summer Bridge is a two-part hybrid program with two weeks of remote/online experience and a 5-day in-person component. 
  • Part I: Remote Advising & Registration | Monday, June 30–Wednesday, July 2
    • Monday, June 30–Wednesday, July 2: Advising, Registration, and Financial Aid live sessions from 10 am - 12 pm and 1- 2:30 pm
    • Thursday, July 3–Thursday, July 10: One-hour one-on-one advising and registration appointment with an advisor.
  • Part II: In-person Summer Bridge component | Saturday, August 9–Wednesday, August 13

Am I required to attend Summer Bridge?