Summer Bridge to Success

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Welcome!

• Summer Bridge to Success
• June 27 July 31, 2009

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RU STEPed Up For Success Program
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RU STEPed Up For Success
Seeks to increase the number of students staying
in STEM majors
Science Technology Engineering Math
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Who attends Summer Bridge?

• The Summer Bridge to Success Program is
• For students who are interested in science and
  math-related majors
• Placing at the pre-calculus or intermediate
  algebra level

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Why Attend Summer Bridge?

• Earn college credits
• Meet other incoming Rutgers students with similar
  academic interests
• Get a head start on your college career!
• Successful applicants will receive room, board,
  books, and tuition at no cost

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What will my day be like?

• Intermediate Algebra track

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What will my day be like?

• Pre-calculus track

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What will my day be like?

• Benefit from small class size!
• Intermediate Algebra maximum 15 students
• Pre-Calculus maximum 15 students
• Prep for College Writing maximum 15 students
• Prep for General Chemistry maximum 28 students

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What will my day be like?

• Afternoons

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What will my day be like?

• Afternoons
• Study rooms available just for Summer Bridge
  students
• Work on your homework
• Tutors will be available
• Two college-level summer courses requires study
  time outside the classroom!

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What will my day be like?

• Evenings
• Peer-led study groups
• Required to attend one per week
• May attend more if you would like
• This is an excellent skill to have entering
  college. Success in science and math courses
  often requires informal group study with your
  peers!

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Wednesdays

• Afternoon programming
• Study skills
• Time management
• Meet the Deans
• Other college survival skills
• Evening
• Wednesday evening programs in the residence hall

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Where will I eat?

• Weekdays
• Three meals a day at the Busch Dining Hall
• Breakfast is the most important meal of the day
• Fuel up for your morning classes
• Connect with your classmates and Peer Mentors
• Morning announcements

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Where will I live?

• Davidson Hall on Busch Campus
• Two students per room
• Students will be assigned roommate
• All rooms have computer access, and study rooms
  are available.
• Please note the building is not air-conditioned!
  You are encouraged to bring a fan.

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Peer Mentors in Residence

• Five Peer Mentors in Residence living on the
  floor
• Upper-class students majoring in science or math
• A peer mentor who will meet with you weekly to go
  over your academic progress
• Feel free to ask any of them questions!

Christine Cell Biology and Neuroscience
Lanszie Biology
Alex Biology
Abiola Industrial Engineering
Luis Mathematics
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Resident Assistants

• There will be two RAs in residence living on the
  floor
• Upper-class students majoring in science or math
• Building a sense of community among the Summer
  Bridge students
• Wednesday evening programming

Nismah Biology
Meryl Physics
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Hall Director

• The Summer Bridge Hall Director will live
  in-residence for the program
• Overall management of residence hall
• Promotes a sense of community with Summer Bridge
  students
• Ensures a supportive environment in the residence
  hall

Angel
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Weekends

• Students do not stay on campus the first two
  weekends
• Fourth of July weekend
• Leave campus evening of Thursday July 2nd
• Return the evening of Sunday July 5th.
• Second weekend in July
• Leave campus evening of Friday July 10th
• Return the evening of Sunday July 12th

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Bodies Exhibit

• Bodies Exhibit in New York City on Saturday July
  18th.
• Transportation and cost of admission is provided

Both captivating and edifying, BODIES ... The
Exhibition unveils the many complex systems of
organs and tissues that drive every aspect of our
daily lives and unite us all as humans. Featuring
over 200 specimens consisting of whole-bodies and
individual organs... from www.bodiesny.com
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Weekends

• Third weekend in July
• Trip to the Bodies Exhibit on Saturday July 18th
• Students going on the trip can stay on campus the
  entire weekend, or go home on Saturday after the
  trip
• Food will be provided for this weekend
• Students not going on the trip cannot stay on
  campus for the weekend
• Fourth weekend in July
• All students must stay on campus to prepare for
  final exams
• Food will be provided

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Summer Bridge To Successfor incoming first-years

• The Summer Bridge Commitment
• Students in the Summer Bridge community will
  commit to
• Attend classes and study halls every weekday
  throughout the program
• Attend tutoring and group study sessions
• Put in their best effort with their coursework
• Live in their assigned residence hall room
  throughout the duration of the program
• Not holding outside employment during this program

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Summer Bridge 09

• The value of what youll be receiving
• Tuition 2,000
• Books 250
• Room and board 1,500
• Total 3,750
• This program is provided at no cost to the
  student!
• A 250 deposit is due to reserve your space and
  will be refunded upon successful completion of
  the program

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Benefits of Summer Bridge

• Get a head-start on your college career
• Extensive tutoring and study groups
• Peer mentors help students navigate life at
  Rutgers
• Become part of a supportive community of students
  
• Arrive in September
• With college credits
• Knowing the Rutgers campus
• Knowing other first-year science and math majors
• Familiar with the pacing and requirements of
  college-level courses

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Cars

• Students can bring cars on campus
• Students must cover the cost of a parking permit
• Cost is 74.90
• http//parktran.rutgers.edu/winter_summer.shtml

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Questions?
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What happens after Summer Bridge?
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Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS)

• Consider applying to the AIMS community!
• For first-year students interested in science and
  math majors
• Residential Communities
• Busch Campus (Metzger Hall)
• Cook Campus (Perry Hall)
• Commuter Community
• Students not living on campus

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Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS)

• Benefits of AIMS community
• Linked courses (Math, English, and FIGs course)
• Meet other students with similar academic
  interests
• Paired with a Peer Mentor
• Special events
• Continue the academic support you received during
  the summer!

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Achievement in Math and Science (AIMS)

• FIGS (First Year Interest Group) course
• Every AIMS student takes a FIGS course
• Focused on Careers in the Sciences
• Student feedback was very positive!

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Questions?
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Thank you!
Please feel free to contact meAlice
Seneresseneres_at_rci.rutgers.edu732-445-3179ARC
Room 316