Bridge, Transition and Learning Community Programs
MSU understands that college is a major transition for students, so it offers a range of programs that can help admitted students transition to the University.
- Contact
- Dr. James M. Lucas, Assistant Dean, Global Education and Curriculum
- Phone
- 517-355-0171
- lucasjam@msu.edu
- Website
- http://undergrad.msu.edu/programs/bridge
MSU understands that college is a major transition for most students, so it offers a range of programs that can help admitted students transition to the University during the summer between high school and college. Some of these programs, called Bridge programs, offer credit toward your degree, while other programs serve as supportive communities to help you succeed.
Summer Bridge Programs:
Engineering and Science Success Academy (ESSA)
Summer, First-Year Transition Programs:
Academic Scholars Program
Dow STEM Scholars
First-Year Seminars Abroad (FSA)
Instilling Quantitative and Integrative Reasoning Program (INQUIRE)
Maximizing Academic Growth in College (MAGIC)
Nursing ACCESS Program
Transition Programs:
Spartan Success Scholars
Learning Community Programs:
Citizen Scholars Program
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
Charles Drew Science Scholars
College-Based Living-Learning Communities
Detroit Promise Scholars
Global Education Cohort Program
Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment (RISE)
Social Science Scholars
Urban Educator Cohort Program
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Summer Bridge Programs:
Engineering and Science Success Academy (ESSA)
Summer, First-Year Transition Programs:
Academic Scholars Program
Dow STEM Scholars
First-Year Seminars Abroad (FSA)
Instilling Quantitative and Integrative Reasoning Program (INQUIRE)
Maximizing Academic Growth in College (MAGIC)
Nursing ACCESS Program
Transition Programs:
Spartan Success Scholars
Learning Community Programs:
Citizen Scholars Program
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
Charles Drew Science Scholars
College-Based Living-Learning Communities
Detroit Promise Scholars
Global Education Cohort Program
Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment (RISE)
Social Science Scholars
Urban Educator Cohort Program
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