Summer Bridge to College Leadership Program
The Summer Bridge to College Leadership Program is a four-week, residential summer bridge program for first-generation or highly qualified incoming students who can benefit from an early introduction to the opportunities and rigors of higher education. Components of the Summer Bridge Program include mentoring, leadership development, individualized learning support, study skills workshops, career development, and social activities designed to support the transition to college and academic life at Pepperdine.
Additionally, scholars will take a general education course that enables them to experience
the pace and rigor of a college class. Students will receive guidance on how to access
and take advantage of all resources available to support them during their time at
Pepperdine. By easing the transition to college life, the Bridge to College Leadership
Program will supply students with the tools needed to thrive in college, developing
them as leaders on campus and beyond.
Summer Program Dates
July 1, 2024 - July 26, 2024
Priority Application Deadline
June 7, 2024
Final Deadline
June 14, 2024
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Invited participants will receive:
- Scholarship for a general education course
- Room and board
- Books
- Travel reimbursement (upon request)
- Mentorship from a current Pepperdine student
- Free activities and excursions
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The Summer Bridge to College Leadership program was made possible by a generous grant from the Fletcher Jones Foundation. For more information about the Summer Bridge to College Leadership program, please contact studentsuccesscenter@pepperdine.edu.