UMSL Professional Development, Youth Programming

Bridge Program Summer Academy

The UMSL Bridge Summer Academy offers academic enrichment courses in mathematics, science, written and oral communication, career research, personal and professional development and activities that support college planning.

ongoing: Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. - noon

Community Engagement, Community-Engaged Service, Event

The Bridge Program Summer Academy is held from mid-June to mid-July for students in grades 9 through 10. Classes meet weekly on the UMSL campus Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

1. Academic Skills Workshops Include Math, Science, and Writing:

Students participate in critical thinking activities designed to enhance their ability to perform well on college entrance exams.

2. Career Development Workshops:

Freshman and sophomore students will be involved in structured career planning workshops developed to guide students through important key steps for career identification and effectively develop a focused career plan.