BSP Frequently Asked Questions

This opportunity is exclusive to Summer Bridge scholars. All 2026 Summer Bridge scholars are eligible to apply for the 2026-2027 BSP learning community.

While we are affiliated with LSA, you do not need to be an LSA student to join our learning community.

No. Summer Bridge takes place during the summer term (June-August) only. Bridge Scholars Plus takes place during the fall and winter terms only.

We can accomodate up to 100 scholars!

Nope! You will pay the tuition rate based on the school or college you are enrolled in.

To view tuition and fee rates for your specific school or college, visit the Office of the Registrar website.

No, all majors and areas of interest are welcome! The opportunities provided through community events and the skills you'll gain in the optiMize Social Innovation Challenge can be applied to any field of interest.

Unlike the Summer Bridge Scholars Program, BSP is optional. However, we encourage you to apply so you can continue living within the community you've built over the summer. You'll also gain valuable networking opportunities and develop skills through the optiMize Social Innovation Challenge.

There are a few key differences between the Summer Bridge Scholars Program and Bridge Scholars Plus. To help highlight these differences, we've provided a comparison table below.

Yes, it is possible to balance both BSP and the Michigan Marching Band. However, please note that you will not be excused from the weekly BSP + optiMize course for rehearsals. Be sure to coordinate with MMB to make arrangements that allow you to attend our Tuesday afternoon class sessions in the fall.

As we have a residential requirement, you cannot join any other community with a similar (residential) requirement.

However, you are welcome to join other non-residential learning communities you are admitted to, such as Ross’ Preparation Initiative, LSA’s Honors Program, or the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.

Students can apply to multiple learning communities but will only be offered admission to one. The Honors Program is an exception— you can participate in both the Honors Program and BSP concurrently, though you cannot choose to be in Honors Housing alongside BSP.

Yes, you will need to complete a separate fall housing application. Additionally, please remember to sign up for Summer 2026 housing as a Summer Bridge Scholar.

Yes, you are required to live on-campus within the BSP community in Harper Hall.

You can request to live with any scholar who will also be a member of the BSP community.