Bridge to SU
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Ease Into College Life
We understand that transitioning into college can be difficult. That’s why we have created the Bridge to SU to help incoming freshmen. This program allows you to start your student journey a little early by taking classes over the summer. It will help prepare you for college life and introduce you to the community through service learning and hands-on learning experiences. The goal of Bridge to SU is to create pathways for student success in college and beyond. Those selected for this program will get to meet their peers, explore the community, earn credit and learn about college life.
1 – 2 required courses
Start in the fall with college credits.
100% retention rate going into spring
All of our Summer Bridge to SU students continue from their first fall into the spring semester.
Work with a success coach
who will guide you through your first semester of college.
92% in good academic standing
Most of our Summer Bridge 2022 are currently enrolled and in good academic standing.
Bridge to SU Courses
The Bridge to SU summer program is structured around the one-credit hour University Studies course, SU100: Successful Student Strategies. SU100 is designed to help students transition into being a Spalding University student. Coursework covers learning styles, study skills, financial awareness, advising basics, career resources, academic progress and support resources.
Experiences Outside the Classroom
We also know that connection is important. We take time to go have fun and explore the community, while you get to build connections with your classmates. Experiences outside of class supplement the coursework and address financial and social concerns shared by many students. These experiences will cover several disciplines, including academic preparation, sociocultural community building, financial literacy and career exploration. Planned activities include:
- Writing Center experiences: explore the dynamic nature of the writing process and develop effective writing habits
- Success workshops: explore and discuss topics like financial literacy, research and academic planning
- Success coaching: pair with a near-peer success coach to help identify, refine and meet goals, find the resources to meet those goals and to serve as accountability partners
- Service learning: engage with real issues in the community via service learning sites in the communities surrounding campus
- Community-building events: ride four-person bikes by Waterfront Park, engage in problem solving games with your classmates and have fun getting to know your classmates while exploring the broader Louisville community
Flexibility Through Hybrid Learning
Many students work during the summer to help pay for college. In support of this, the program will be held in-person two days per week, with asynchronous class activities completed throughout the week.
SU100 is taught by experienced, full-time Spalding faculty and will be offered in a hybrid format, with two days on campus. By offering a hybrid approach, students will gain face-to-face benefits and can familiarize themselves with the Spalding University campus and its resources, while maintaining the flexibility to work or meet other non-academic needs throughout the summer.
Grants Available
There is grant money available for those eligible through the CPE and ENGAGE Grants.
The CPE Grant is meant to aid prospective college students interested in a career in healthcare careers.
The ENGAGE Grant aids high school seniors in Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) or a local student planning to attend Spalding University interested in service learning and social justice.
EMAIL: summerbridge@spalding.edu
PHONE: 502-873-4192
Contact Us
Have questions about Bridge to SU? Need help applying to the program? We’re happy to help however we can! Please contact Katherine Walker-Payne, Director for the Center for Accessibility.
EMAIL: kwalkerpayne@spalding.edu
PHONE: 502-873-4192