Join Us for Summer Bridge 2024
Aug. 26-28 | De Anza College
Meet other new students, along with instructors and counselors
Learn about programs, services and resources that can help you succeed!
Summer Bridge is an engaging and intensive three-day program that's designed for a diverse community of college students – especially first-generation or low-income students and those attending college for the first time. Join us if you'd like to
- Gain valuable information and connect with caring faculty members, staff and peer mentors representing many programs and resources – before classes begin.
- Hear from inspiring speakers, share cultural activities and learn how to thrive at De Anza!
- Build community with other students and learn how you can support each other through your first year of college
Who is Eligible?
If you're a first-time, first-year student who has applied to De Anza for fall 2024, then you're eligible to attend Summer Bridge!
- If you're in the first generation of your family to attend college – or if you're looking for extra support and resources to navigate the college experience – you will especially benefit from this program.
- You may be required to attend Summer Bridge if you plan to enroll in one of these Learning Communities: First Year Experience (FYE), IMPACT AAPI, Pride, Puente or Umoja. (You can learn more about these Learning Communities and how to join by visiting the Student Success and Retention Services website.)
Summer Bridge Details
The 2024 Summer Bridge Program will be held on Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 26-28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the De Anza College campus.
- We'll be posting a detailed schedule soon. Please check back here.
Sign Up Now
If you would like to attend Summer Bridge 2024, please complete the following steps:
- Apply to De Anza College
- Make sure the Assessment Office has your high school transcript, in order to determine your English placement.
- Complete the interest form below to stay in touch and receive information about Summer Bridge registration. (If you've already completed an SSRS Interest Form for our Learning Communities, you don't need to fill out this form.)
Because space is limited, we encourage you to complete the form as early as possible.