{"id":3558,"date":"2026-03-03T16:02:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T20:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/caas\/?page_id=3558"},"modified":"2026-06-04T11:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:08:09","slug":"summer-bridge-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/caas\/summer-bridge-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Bridge Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><span class=\"uppercase\">Join us on campus: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center coblocks-animate wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px\" data-coblocks-animation=\"slideInBottom\"><strong>July 5th &#8211; August 7th, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-success wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"uppercase\">Payment and registration Extended through the week of June 15th!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:21px\"><strong>What is the Summer Bridge Program? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The Summer Bridge Program (SBP) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a <strong>five\u2011week residential program<\/strong> for students with <strong>conditional admission for Fall 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Summer Bridge Scholars will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Live on campus<\/strong> (July 5 &#8211; August 7, 2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take <strong>remedial English and Math<\/strong> courses, building confidence in college level learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive support from <strong>Hawk Mentors<\/strong> and the <strong>Center for Access and Academic Success (CAAS)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust to UMES with structure and support!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Successful Completion Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To earn full fall admission, students must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend the Summer Bridge Program in-person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn <strong>70% or higher<\/strong> in <strong>English (RRDG 100)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn <strong>70% or higher<\/strong> in <strong>Math (RMTH 100)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Score <strong>30 or higher<\/strong> on the <strong>ALEKS Math Placement Test<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-info has-header-main-bg-color-color has-header-secondary-bg-color-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Have questions? Contact the Summer Bridge Program at summerbridge@umes.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-header-secondary-bg-color-background-color\">Registration &amp; Cost<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#651d32\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to be eligible for the Summer Bridge Program, you must complete high school, confirming graduation with official final transcripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-success has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>$200 deposit + $1,350 program cost = <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">$1,550 total<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submission of your Summer Bridge Program deposit and program cost is an indicator of your intent to enroll at UMES for the Fall 2026 semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program cost is $1,550 total, and covers five-weeks of courses, on-campus housing, meals, evening activities, and off-campus trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size mb-0 pb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Pay: <\/strong>Credit\/Debit Card <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.58;font-size:22px\" class=\"has-custom-lineheight mt-0 pt-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffee8f\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Call Student Accounts at 410-651-6092<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am &#8211; 4:00 pm, EST.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press #8 to speak with a cashier (and skip the menu)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Say you wish to pay the &#8220;Summer Bridge Program&#8221; Deposit ($200).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have UMES HAWK ID # ready\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(top left of acceptance letter)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to the &#8216;conditional&#8217; nature of acceptance, no online payment options are available for the Summer Bridge Program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online payment options become available upon full admission (Fall 2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/comptroller\/student-accounts-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Accounts Home<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-header-secondary-bg-color-background-color\">Payment Plans<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#651d32\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><mark><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">You may submit payments all at once <em>or <\/em>in increments of choice&#8211;<em>as long as the total payment is received by <\/em><\/span><s><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>June 9th, 2026<\/em><\/span><\/s><\/strong><\/mark> <mark style=\"background-color:#fffa92\" class=\"has-inline-color\">the week of June 15th, 2026. <strong>The absolute last day to submit payment is Monday, June 22nd, 2026<\/strong>.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Suggested Payment Plan: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:22px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">April 14th, 2026: $200 Deposit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">May 5th, 2026: $450 Payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">May 19th, 2026: $450 Payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">June 2nd, 2025: $450 Payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\">= $1,550 total<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-header-secondary-bg-color-background-color\">Payment Methods<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#651d32\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-c9d05401-4352-4996-95af-797c651aa042\"><strong>Credit Card:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call UMES Student Accounts at 410-651-6092 or 410-651-6093 \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, EST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicate you are calling for the &#8220;CAAS Summer Bridge Program. When prompted, provide the student&#8217;s name, UMES ID # when speaking to the representative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-c9d05401-4352-4996-95af-797c651aa042\"><strong>Check \/ Money Order:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indicate in the memo section of the check or money order &#8220;Summer Bridge Program&#8221; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checks must be mailed before June 1st, 2026 to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UMES Office of the Comptroller<br>Student Development Center, Suite 1160<br>Princess Anne, Maryland 21853<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Please DO NOT send cash.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-c9d05401-4352-4996-95af-797c651aa042\">The methods of submission above are the <em>only <\/em>ways to submit payments to the Summer Bridge Program. Online payments are not available, due to the conditional nature of admission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-c9d05401-4352-4996-95af-797c651aa042\"><mark>By federal law,&nbsp;<strong>Financial Aid <em>cannot <\/em>be used<\/strong> to cover Summer Bridge Program Fees<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-header-secondary-bg-color-background-color\">Important Dates<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#651d32\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>General Information Sessions:<\/strong>  Microsoft Teams Meeting &#8211; 6:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM, EST<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday, March 11th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, March 25th <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, April 1st<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Selected Participant Program Calls<\/strong>:  Microsoft Teams &#8211;  6:00 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM, EST<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday, April 22nd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, May 20th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, June 24th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, July 1st <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Payment Due Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deposit Due: Tuesday, April 28th,<\/strong> 2026 <em>BEFORE <\/em>3:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:#fff173\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Full Cost Due: <\/strong>Week of June 15th, 2026. The last possible day to pay is Monday, June 22nd, 2026 <em>BEFORE <\/em>3:00 PM EST<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In-Person Program Dates: <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday, July 5th, 2026 &#8211;  Friday, August 7th, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-header-secondary-bg-color-background-color\">Next Steps<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#651d32\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before students come to campus in July:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend all Summer Bridge Program Calls\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcf.umes.edu\/IT\/peoplesoft\/accountcreate\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcf.umes.edu\/IT\/peoplesoft\/accountcreate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Set up your UMES.EDU Email and network account <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit complete <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2024\/07\/health-history-form2022-1.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/studenthealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2024\/07\/health-history-form2022-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health History <\/a>&amp; Immunization Forms (required for move-in)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you received accommodations in high school<a href=\"https:\/\/umes-accommodate.symplicity.com\/public_accommodation\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/umes-accommodate.symplicity.com\/public_accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">, complete the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) intake form<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) \/ 504 can be directly uploaded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">final official<\/span> transcripts to umesadmissions@umes.edu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upon successfully completing Summer Bridge<\/strong>, attend an exclusive New Hawk Day, Friday, August 7th to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register for Fall 2026 courses <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with Financial Aid and Student Accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up for on-campus residence and a meal plan for 2026-27<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request fall housing\/roommate \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NOTE: THE HOUSING DEPOSIT IS WAIVED FOR SBP ($300)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-header-secondary-bg-color-background-color\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#651d32\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Q: &#8220;For Fall admission, what are the requirements?&#8221;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A:   \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pass English (70%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass Math (70%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Score &#8220;30&#8221; or higher on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aleks.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.aleks.com\/\">ALEKs Math Placement Test<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q: &#8220;Are Summer Bridge Program courses credit-bearing?&#8221;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A: No, due to the program&#8217;s length. The courses (RRDG 100 and RMTH 100) are designed to ensure students are prepared for college entry. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q: &#8220;Can I work at my job after class \/ on the weekend?&#8221;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A: Due to the intensive and immersive nature of this program, students are required to live on campus and participate fully in daily classes, workshops, and evening activities. To ensure students can be fully present and engaged in their studies, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">employment is not permitted during the program<\/span>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A letter of program enrollment can be created and provided to your employer upon request, once your program deposit is made. This letter confirms registration for the program, the program dates, and requests an excusal from work during this time. To request an enrollment letter, email hbpenuel@umes.edu with your full name, your employers name, and their email address. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q: &#8220;Do I have to live on campus if I live nearby?&#8221; <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A: Yes. Summer Bridge is a residential program, designed to immerse students into college life and independence. Students are required to live on campus during the program. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q: &#8220;Can I leave campus during the program?&#8221; <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A: No, unless for an approved reason, with prior communication and coordination. For further questions or to request an excusal, contact summerbridge@umes.edu .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q: &#8220;Are visitors allowed?&#8221; <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A: No outside guests are permitted during the program, including parents\/guardians. This helps ensure students experience independence and supports a focused learning environment. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q: &#8220;Will I have a roommate?&#8221; , &#8220;Can I request a roommate?&#8221;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A: Yes, students will have a roommate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A: Yes, you may request another Summer Bridge student as your roommate. Requests can be communicated during later stages of programming and communication. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing is assigned based on gender, with male and female students in separate buildings. Building assignments are determined by the Office of Residence Life based on availability. We aim to provide a safe and affirming space. Please email hbpenuel@umes.edu to confidentially discuss housing needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-header-secondary-bg-color-background-color\">What to Bring<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#651d32\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/caas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/05\/SBP-25-Packing-List-1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of SBP 25 - Packing List (1).\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-7a65cbb9-cca1-47a2-bc52-10f140c76ef4\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/caas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/05\/SBP-25-Packing-List-1.pdf\">SBP 25 &#8211; Packing List (1)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/caas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/05\/SBP-25-Packing-List-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-7a65cbb9-cca1-47a2-bc52-10f140c76ef4\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-header-secondary-bg-color-background-color\">Sample Schedule<\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#651d32\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"778\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/caas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-13-095635.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/caas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-13-095635.png 627w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/caas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-13-095635-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2025 Schedule. After dinner programming changes daily.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-header-secondary-bg-color-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title has-background has-header-secondary-bg-color-background-color\">Student Quotes <\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\" style=\"border-color:#651d32\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-row coblocks-row-211133813224\" data-columns=\"2\" data-layout=\"50-50\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-row__inner has-no-padding has-no-margin is-stacked-on-mobile has-medium-gutter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-column coblocks-column-21113382529\" style=\"width:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-column__inner has-no-padding has-no-margin\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Summer bridge definitely helped me come out of my shell more and made me feel a lot more comfortable and prepared when the Fall semester started and a big part of that was the RAs and Mentors that worked bridge.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; 2024 SBP Student<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-column coblocks-column-21113382532\" style=\"width:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-column__inner has-no-padding has-no-margin\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;My favorite part of the Summer Bridge Program was the jumpstart I felt I had.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; 2024 SBP Student<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-row coblocks-row-211133813224\" data-columns=\"2\" data-layout=\"50-50\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-row__inner has-no-padding has-no-margin is-stacked-on-mobile has-medium-gutter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-column coblocks-column-21113382529\" style=\"width:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-column__inner has-no-padding has-no-margin\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The Summer Bridge Program prepared me for the schedules and class times for the start of the semester.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; Summer Bridge Student<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-column coblocks-column-21113382532\" style=\"width:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-column__inner has-no-padding has-no-margin\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;My English class taught me the correct layout for all of my essays. 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