Overview

Summer Bridge offers an intensive academic curriculum. Students take two summer session courses as well as workshops taught by the Student Learning Center. The workshops are designed to improve academic skills, promote collaborative learning, and provide peer support as students take their first courses at Berkeley.

For a list of classes offered during Summer Bridge, click here.

Academic Performance

All students must meet the following requirements in order to successfully complete Summer Bridge:

• Attendance: Students must attend all classes, workshops, and seminars, arriving on time and staying for the entire class.
• Preparation: Students must come to class ready to discuss course material.
• Participation: Students must be attentive and participate in all classroom activities.
• Academic Performance: Students must receive a grade of C or better in a graded course, or a Pass in a Pass/Not Passed course.

For some students, Summer Bridge is a condition of admission to Cal. These students must successfully complete the Summer Bridge Program in order to attend Cal in the fall. In other words, in order to successfully complete the Summer Bridge program, students must not drop any classes and they must pass all courses that they are enrolled in. If students who have been mandated do not successfully complete the Summer Bridge program, their fall admissions can be revoked.

Seminars

Each Summer Bridge student is required to attend weekly seminars that are developed and administered by Student Life Advising Services/Educational Opportunity Program. Seminars are designed to facilitate students' transitions into an academically successful and well-balanced college lifestyle. Seminars focus on academic and social areas, personal development, and financial aid. Seminar leaders provide instruction about academic requirements and understanding faculty expectations.

Workshops

Counseling & Psychological Services, Students Life Advising Services/Educational Opportunity Program, and the Gender and Equity Resource Center offer a variety of workshops throughout Summer Bridge. Topics include study strategies, stress management, career options, and sexual harassment.

Tutoring

The Student Learning Center not only offers classes, workshops, and tutoring during Summer Bridge, but also provides these academic support services year-round. For more information, please visit the SLC website.

Athletic Study Center

For students attending Cal as student athletes, Summer Bridge offers seminars and tutoring that specifically assist athletes with the challenges of balancing academics and athletic training. These services are provided by the Athletic Study Center, which is open year-round as a support service for athletes. For more information, please visit their website.

Student Life Advising Services/Educational Opportunity Program

Each student is assigned an adviser from Student Life Advising Services/Educational Opportunity Program. This adviser provides academic counseling, help with major decision making, and introductions to numerous opportunities in different fields of study. Student Life Advising Services/Educational Opportunity Programs provides year round academic, personal, financial, and career guidance to undergraduate students. For more information, please visit the SLAS/EOP website.

Disabled Students' Program

The Disabled Students' Program provides a variety of services and academic accommodations to eligible students with disabilities during Summer Bridge. For more information, visit the Disabled Students' Program website. If you require accommodations for Summer Bridge you must apply for services and have your disability and eligibility determination completed prior to your attendance. You can apply online directly from our web page. Pay special attention to Disability Verification Requirements.