Summer Bridge

Summer Bridge 2025 will be In-Person

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.

Explore and discover your major pathway
Grow your math and science skills!
Receive:
- Financial Aid Advising
- Academic Counseling
- Personalized support
Participate in our College Readiness Workshop series
Free, non-credit courses!

The Summer Bridge Application will open in Spring 2025.

Why Summer Bridge?

Summer Bridge students get an early glimpse of how college works! Students develop time management skills, study strategies and will have access to academic counseling and financial aid advising to make sure students know which classes to take and make sure they can pay for college. Students will also get a chance to connect with other students, staff, programs, and resources. At the end of the program, students will receive a $200.00 book voucher for their participation!

Erick and Dana

Summer Bridge Benefits & Outcomes

At 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, and basic writing skills
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, CLASS-Web, Canvas, DegreeWorks, etc)
Develop a network of support from other students, staff, counselors, and professors

Group of Summer Bridge students

Eligibility

Apply for both Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 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 2025.
Complete FAFSA/CA Dream application for 2025-2026
Meet with one of our team members for a chat/interview

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 Summer Bridge

Complete the Summer Bridge application: check back soon for link.
Participate in a chat/interview with one of our staff.
Once accepted to Summer Bridge, register for assigned Math Jam course.
Attend one of Chabot’s SOAR Day on April 19th, 2025, for priority registration. This gives you “dibs” on selecting classes before they fill up.
Attend the Boba Social: Date TBA
Attend the Summer Bridge Orientation: Date TBA

Course Schedule & Lunch

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.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact:

Erica Sanchez
emsanchez@chabotcollege.edu

Angie Muñoz
amunoz@chabotcollege.edu

El Centro: 510.723.6714

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