summer bridge

Vacation learning program

Summer bridge is an academic program designed to help students transition between educational levels—most often from high school to college—during the summer before they begin.

These programs typically offer coursework, study skills training, and campus orientation to ease the adjustment: The summer bridge program helped first-generation students prepare for college life.

Some programs target students from underrepresented backgrounds or those needing academic reinforcement.

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Seasonal academic recess

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