Summer Bridge Program Provides a Path to College Readiness
The Summer Bridge Program is a free, 14-day program created to assist graduating high school seniors with being college-ready when they begin their freshman year of college. The program was designed for all college-bound students but is specifically geared towards those who are entering college with ACT scores below 19 in math or reading, and below 18 in English. The program will be offered on 15 campuses across Tennessee, making the opportunity conveniently accessible to students throughout the state.
Each day during the program, students will receive instruction from college professors in math, reading, and English, and attend a lunch and learn session with a focus on college success. Incoming college students usually must achieve a minimum ACT score or be required to take remedial courses to get them where they need to be in their education.
On the first and last day of the program, students will have the opportunity to take an untimed test (ACCUPLACER) to determine if they would test into college-level courses. Students can check with the college they will attend to learn if the scores from that test will allow them to start college in level courses and not require remedial instruction.
The Summer Bridge Program is open to any student entering their freshman year of college regardless of their ACT scores, even those who have not yet taken the ACT. Some colleges and universities are still test-optional where an ACT score is not required.
If you have a student who just wants a refresher before starting college, the Summer Bridge Program could give them the confidence they need to succeed.
The Summer Bridge Program will be offered on the following campuses:
Chattanooga State Community College – Chattanooga Campus, 4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, 37406
Cleveland State Community College – Cleveland Campus, 3535 Adkisson Drive, Cleveland, 37312
Columbia State Community College – Columbia Campus, 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, 38401
Dyersburg State Community College – Dyersburg Campus, 1510 Lake Road, Dyersburg, 38024
Jackson State Community College – Jackson Campus, 2046 North Parkway, Jackson, 38301
Motlow State Community College – Smyrna Campus, 5002 Motlow College Boulevard, Smyrna, 37167
Nashville State Community College – Clarksville Campus, 1760 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, Clarksville, 37040
Nashville State Community College – White Bridge Road Campus, 120 White Bridge Road, Nashville, 37209
Northeast State Community College – Blountville Campus, 2425 TN-75, Blountville, 37617
Pellissippi State Community College – Blount County Campus, 2731 West Lamar Alexander Parkway, Friendsville, 37737
Pellissippi State Community College – Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, 37932
Roane State Community College – Oak Ridge Campus, 701 Briarcliff Avenue, Oak Ridge, 37830
Southwest Tennessee Community College – Macon Campus, 5983 Macon Cove, Memphis, 38134
Volunteer State Community College – Gallatin Campus, 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, 37066
Walters State Community College – Morristown Campus, 500 South Davy Crockett Parkway, Morristown, 37813
Register to attend the Summer Bridge Program. Space is limited and closes on Friday, May 10, 2024.
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