The
goal of the Summer Bridge program is to prepare “at—risk”
recent high school graduates for admission into degree programs at
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. To achieve this, the program
seeks to:alleviate the financial barriers to students from low socioeconomic
backgrounds;
enhance partnerships with area community schools and businesses;
and
design academic programs especially for these students.
Summer Bridge offers
students:
6 Academic credit — 2 college classes:
Individual counseling
Out-of-class
learning experiences
Social & cultural activities
Supplemental instruction
A mentoring
program
Housing at Indiana Institute of Technology
Three meals a
day
Assistance with Financial Aid