Summer Bridge Program

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The Champlain College Summer Bridge Program is a unique experience for transfer students and we know you will find the experience enriching. To help with the academic transition, and to help you move ahead in your curriculum, all transfer students—with more than 12 credits but fewer than 45 credits—must attend the transfer Summer Bridge Program. The benefits of this opportunity are abundant: you will earn six credits towards your Core requirement, have an opportunity to establish early relationships with faculty, staff and fellow students, and in general, have an enjoyable and educational experience that will give you momentum going into the Fall term.

Summer 2010 Bridge Program

July 12 – August 20
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Benefits of the Summer Bridge Program

Earn six required Core credits.
Build lasting friendships with Champlain students, and get comfortable with the campus and faculty prior to the start of the Fall semester.
Wrap up last-minute administrative tasks such as final transcript evaluations, outstanding financial aid concerns, and residential life decisions.
Spend six incredible weeks in one of the country’s most desirable summer vacation spots.

Cost to Attend

$150 for Tutition, Room, and Board OR
$50 for Tutition Only

Nothing Beats Summer in Vermont

It won’t be all work and no play during the Summer Bridge Program. The Program’s residence hall experience will allow students to build lasting relationships in a fun and comfortable setting. Our Resident Assistants will lead rewarding and memorable activities, such as outdoor trips to Vermont’s mountains and lakes, excursions in and around the city of Burlington, game nights, films and discussions.

Plan to Stay for the Summer!

Once you get a taste of a Vermont summer, you won’t want to leave. For those interested in staying in Burlington, additional summer course sessions begin on July 6th. It’s a great opportunity to complete additional coursework while enjoying summer in Vermont.

Visit the Summer Courses page for course details.

For those who choose to stay for the summer, Champlain Career Services can provide:

Self-Assessments
Job Referrals
Online career resources
Interview Preparation and Networking
Career Resource Library

Housing for students who choose to stay on-campus beyond the required three weeks is available for an additional fee.

Testimonials

"The Summer Bridge program is a wonderful experience for any transferring student. I got a really amazing look at what the CORE is all about before I came in the fall. It absolutely smoothed my transition into Champlain College. Living on campus for 3 weeks of my summer allowed me to get familiar with the area and the campus before the rush of people in the fall. I got to experience what the core classes were all about and met a lot of really amazing people. Even though I had to go to class it was still like a vacation. I got to live on my own in an amazing residential hall, live in one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, and after class was over I went to the beach."

—Breanna Bonner, Class of 2011