Bridge to Academic Excellence in the Office for Equity and Diversity

What’s Inside



  • Steve Cisneros
    Director
    Bridge to Academic Excellence
    University of Minnesota
    104 Klaeber Court
    320 16th Avenue SE
    Minneapolis, MN 55455
    612-626-7388
    cisne004@umn.edu

Program Requirements

Students participating in the Bridge to Academic Excellence program must live in a University residence hall during the summer and will not be allowed to work while attending summer classes. Participants will receive a small weekly stipend for participating.

Program Dates

The summer component dates are Sunday, June 22nd through Saturday, August 2nd, 2008.
The program continues less-intensively through the academic year with activities and student support.

What are the costs to participate?

Tuition, fees, room, meals, books and a small stipend are paid for by the University of Minnesota. Students will need to provide their own spending money, parking, and any transportation costs not associated with program excursions.