Summer Bridge Program at UC Berkeley

The Summer Bridge Program at the University of California, Berkeley was developed and implemented in 1973 by the Educational Opportunity Program staff in the Office of Student Advising and Assistance with the assistance of other Undergraduate Student Affairs representatives. The program started with approximately 35 students. In 1976, the EOP Counseling Component merged with the Student Learning Center, and the Summer Bridge Program enrollment increased by 50%.

Over 5000 Berkeley students have participated in the Summer Bridge Program. Many have moved on to become doctors, scientists, educators, professional athletes, and civic leaders.