TRIO/SSS Bridge Summer Program

The TRIO/SSS Summer Bridge program meets weekday mornings mid-July to mid-August and includes college courses with academic support seminars. Workshops and fun activities provide additional information and resources for a smooth transition to Augsburg College.\

The Summer Bridge program is FREE of cost to TRIO/SSS students. Incoming freshman who qualify for the TRIO program are eligible for an Augsburg Summer Bridge Scholarship to offset tuition for the Religion 100 course and its Supplemental Instruction Seminar. TRIO/SSS will cover the cost of the GST 140 course. These courses are FREE on the condition that the student participates in TRIO/SSS program for the duration of enrollment at Augsburg College. During the academic year, TRIO/SSS students receive individual and group advising to foster positive study habits and academic success.

Summer Bridge 2004 includes:

REL 100: Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning with the Supplemental Instruction Seminar

GST 140: Introduction to Liberal Art

Workshops focus on such topics as financial aid, campus jobs, and studclubs

Summer Bridge participants will receive use of laptop computers and receive computer training

Fun activiities include barbecue and outdoor adventuring

Summer Bridge participants meet individually with their TRIO/SSS advisor to create a 4-year plan for academic success

Summer Bridge participants are given first priority for other TRIO/SSS scholarships that are provided during the academic year.

 

For more information on how to become a TRIO/SSS student at Augsburg College, please refer to: TRIO/SSS Eligibility