Program Overview
Elevate your college experience with Bridge Scholars Plus! Exclusive to participants in the Summer Bridge Scholars Program, this vibrant living-learning program taps into scholars’ full range of identities, knowledge, and experiences to develop innovations for social challenges that matter most to them. In collaboration with optiMize, BSP empowers scholars to make a meaningful impact in the world.
Building on the community you created over the summer, we welcome you to gain a competitive edge through tailored resources and connections that will help you to excel academically, build foundational skills, and form lasting friendships. Immerse yourself in a supportive environment where you'll thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Application will open in the winter term.
Program Requirements
By joining BSP, you are committing to the follwing expectations and opportunities:
BSP Scholars will sign-up for most opportunities via Sessions@Michigan.
- Attend and actively participate in all optiMize Social Innovation Challenge class sessions
- Set aside Wednesdays 4-5:30pm weekly for the 2024 BSP optiMize Social Innovation Challenge shared class experience. Aim for 60-minutes of instruction and 30-minutes of work time.
- Expect to dedicate 2-3 hours weekly, including class time during fall semester for this experience.
- Needs and Leads: A fun and engaging event where you can network, share your goals, and build relationships with the optiMize community including mentors, peer mentors, teams, staff, and alumni.
- Schedule a 30-minute community check-in with Terrance during the fall semester
- BSP/Campus Partner Programming Series:
- Attend and actively participate in at least one (1) of three Dinner and Discussion events each semester
- Attend and actively participate in at least one (1) BSP community building event each semester
- Attend and actively participate in at least two (2) BSP Resident Advisor community building activities each semester
- BSP Program participants must reside in South Quad Residence Hall
- Adhere to the expectations outlined in the Community Living at Michigan (CLAM) and the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Please note: Program requirements and active participation are necessary to remain within the BSP community.
*Program requirements may change slightly, with notice, up to the first day of fall classes.
