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Summer Bridge Program

Get Ready Gators Summer Bridge

The University of Houston-Downtown is committed to expanding educational access and creating transformational opportunities for all students.  The Summer Bridge Program integrates an intrusive model of academic support and necessary support services to assist students in their transition from high school to college. Through this program students begin their academic journey at UHD by enrolling in college level courses. Additionally, students benefit from the programming in between courses that includes intrusive academic support in and outside of the classroom, student success services, career counseling, and leadership training.

If you are graduating from  high school in May or June of 2025 with a GPA of 2.5 or higher this program is for you! As a participant in this program, you will develop the skills to be a successful student, engage with peers, and establish a connection and sense of community that is essential to your success at UHD.

Requirements:

  • Meet freshman admission criteria
  • Graduating high school in May/June 2025
  • Fill out the 2024-25 FAFSA and TASFA
  • Satisfy TSI Requirement
  • Attend at least one Summer Bridge workshop offered between March and May of 2025
    • Workshop Dates
      • March 24
      • April 17
      • April 21
      • May 9
  • Attend New Student Orientation May 30 and May 31
  • Apply to UHD and the Summer Bridge Program

 Summer Bridge Program starts July 7, 2025

Benefits:

  • No cost to you*
  • Earn college credits before the Fall 2025 semester
  • Get specialized peer support for Math and English
  • Learn about UHD student life and organizations, free academic tutorial labs, and strategies for success
  • Engage with faculty in small group settings and form a community with your peers

*This will be dependent on submission of a FAFSA or TASFA 2024-2025 application. UHD's school code is 003612.

Next Steps:

  1. Submit a Summer Bridge Application Form by June 7, 2025 
  2. Complete and submit a FAFSA and/or TASFA 2024-2025 application which will assist in covering Summer 2025 costs
  3. Satisfy the TSI test requirement
  4. Monitor your email for communication
  5. Satisfy Bacterial Meningitis Immunization (state requirement)

*Note that you will complete both 2024 and 2025 and 2025 - 26 FASFA application 

For questions, please contact us at summerbridge@uhd.edu.