STEM Summer Bridge
STEM Summer Bridge is a tuition-free, three-week program that welcomes all in-coming, first-year students entering Chabot College. We want to “bridge” students into a community of learners by taking academic courses, learning about resources, gaining knowledge and skills to succeed early on in a fun, welcoming summer! This program is a major step to completing a degree, certificate and/or transfer within three years. We also want to encourage our students to enter and learn more about STEM majors and careers as this program is funded by the HSI STEM Grant.
The STEM Summer Bridge Application is NOW OPEN!
Why STEM Summer Bridge?
STEM Summer Bridge students get an early glimpse of how college works!
- Explore and discover your major pathway
- Grow your math and science skills!
- Connect with other students, staff, programs, and resources
- Receive:
- Financial Aid Advising
- Academic Counseling
- Personalized support
- Participate in our College Readiness Workshop series
STEM Summer Bridge Benefits & Outcomes
By the end of the program, student will:
- Complete a comprehensive Student Educational Plan (SEP)
- Understand how financial aid works
- Develop and practice key study skills, such as note-taking, time management, leadership development
- Review and develop foundational math skills and concepts
- Learn about support services, learning communities, tutoring, and library orientation available at Chabot College
- Explore and practice using our online platforms (Zonemail, MyPortal, Canvas, DegreeWorks, etc)
- Develop a network of support from other students, staff, counselors, and professors
Eligibility
- Apply for Fall 2026 Term
- Complete the 3 core services:
- Online orientation
- English and Math self-guided placement
- Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Must be a graduating high school senior, entering Chabot Fall 2026.
- Complete FAFSA/CA Dream application for 2026-2027
All students are welcome, but preference given to those who are first in their families to attend college (first-generation), Latinx/e, African American, underrepresented communities, or low-income.
STEPS to participate in STEM Summer Bridge
- Complete the STEM Summer Bridge application.
- Attend Chabot’s SOAR Day on April 18th, 2026, for priority registration.
- Attend the Summer Bridge Orientation: June 17, 2026 from 10am-2pm.
Program Schedule
Tentative Courses, subject to change, depending on instructors’ availability. Students need to participate in the Workshop Series and one math class to meet the student outcomes.
Lunch is provided for all participating students.
*Students required to take Chemistry Jam will be enrolled in a 6-week course that concludes on July 10th.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact:
Gabriel Chaparro
Angie Munoz
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