SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM

The SSS Summer Bridge Program is designed to help ease the students' adjustment to college life and build a foundation for academic success. Applicants who meet program criteria will be eligible to participate in a week-long curriculum that focuses on academic enrichment at the college level.

How do I qualify?

To be eligible for participation, a student is required to:
1. Complete and submit the SSS Summer Bridge Program application
2. Be a North Carolina resident (note: parent/legal guardian establishes residency)
3. Be a high school/GED graduate
4. Be a first-time college student (may have dual-enrollment credit)

What does the program offer?

How do I benefit as a program participant?

Students admitted to the SSS Summer Bridge Program will participate in a week-long
program in which they will:

1. Receive comprehensive orientation to campus and academic requirements
2. Be exposed to freshman level or preparatory level classes
3. Get to meet key college faculty, staff, and administrators
4. Receive college transfer advisement
5. Participate in a cultural activity/trip

Upon completion of the Summer Bridge Program, students are adjusted to college life and well acquainted with the campus and important college personnel. In addition, they have developed good study habits and time management skills.

How do I apply?

Prospective students should submit a SSS Summer Bridge application to Student Support Services at P.O. Drawer 809, Weldon, NC 27890. It is strongly recommended that students apply as early as possible during the fall term of their senior year in high school. The application deadline is May 23rd, 2008. Applicants may access the SSS Summer Bridge application here.[pdf doc.]

Summer Bridge Proposed Schedule – Week of June 23 - 27, 2008

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00 am -10:00 am	SSS Orientation	Math Academic Preparation	English Academic Preparation	Connecting with the Campus	Educational social/cultural event
10:00-am-10:10 am	Break	Break	Break	Break
10:10 am-11:00 am	College Transition Workshop	Math Academic Preparation	English Academic Preparation	College Transfer Planning
11:00 am-11:10 am	Break	Break	Break	Break
11:10 am-12:00 noon	Career Planning Workshop	College Success Workshop	Leadership Seminar	Wrap up/Evaluation Process

Questions or comments should be addressed to:

Sherida Gholston, Director
Halifax Community College
Student Support Services Program
P.O. Drawer 809
Weldon, NC 27890
Phone: 536-7229 or 536-7208
Fax: 536-4049