UVU 2021 Summer Bridge Free College Credit Program - Now Accepting Applications!

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Utah Valley University is excited to share the opportunity for your students to participate in our free online Summer Bridge 2021 college credit programs!

Utah Valley University’s tuition-free online Summer Bridge programs aim to increase the number of underrepresented Utah high school students who graduate in the fields of business, engineering, and science.  Admitted students participate in college-level courses, as well as in success and career exploration workshops.  These programs are for Utah high school students currently in grades 10th-12th. (Graduating seniors and students entering 10th graders will be considered based on program availability). Students may select one of the following Summer Bridge Program options: BUSINESS LEADERS OF TOMORROWENTR 2500 | Creativity and Entrepreneurial Thinking (3 Credits) | M-R 9:00 am - 11:30 am|PES 1097 | Fitness for Life (2 Credits) | M-R 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm| ENGINEERS OF TOMORROWENGR 1000 | Engineering (3 Credits) | M-R 9:00 am - 11:30 am|AET 1150 | Applied Electrical Theory (4 Credits)  | M-R 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm|AET 1155 | Applied Electrical Lab (4 Credits)   LATINO SCIENTISTS OF TOMORROWBTEC 1010 | Fundamentals of Biotechnology (3 Credits) | M-R 9:00 am - 11:30 am|GEO 1010 | Introduction to Geology (3 Credits) | M-R 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm| WHO SHOULD APPLY?Students with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.Utah high school students currently in grades 10th – 12th. Graduating seniors and students entering 10th grade will be considered based on availability.Students considering attending Utah Valley University and majoring in business, engineering, or science. DATES & LOCATION:June 28, 2021 - August 13, 2021Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Online) COST:These Summer bridge college courses are tuition-free. Admitted students who have not taken UVU concurrent enrollment classes will need to pay a $35 nonrefundable UVU admission application fee. Application deadline: May 24, 2021 Application link: www.uvu.edu/bridge  Please share this information with your students and encourage them to apply.Thank you.  UVU Summer Bridge Team(801) 863-7357summerbridge [at] uvu.edu (summerbridge[at]uvu[dot]edu)Follow us on Facebook @ UVU Latino Initiative and Instagram @uvulatinoinitiative................................................................................................................................................................................. Other Important Information:Scholarship opportunities through UVU may be found on Our Opportunities - Utah Valley University Scholarships (academicworks.com).  Additional scholarship opportunities may be found on the UVU Latino Initiative Facebook page. Financial Aid:If you have students who need assistance to complete the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid application (FAFSA) please direct them to schedule an appointment with a Trio/EOC Advisor: Juliana Figueroa https://appointments.uvu.edu/trioeocassistantKatelyn Braithwaite https://appointments.uvu.edu/katelynbraithwaite
Agustin Diaz https://appointments.uvu.edu/Tino
Justin Marks https://appointments.uvu.edu/justinmarksKaren Marin https://appointments.uvu.edu/eocwsc Advisors:If you have students who are planning to attend UVU, please have them schedule an appointment with a Multicultural Student Services Advisor: Elizabeth Nield https://appointments.uvu.edu/elizabethnieldJustin Allison https://appointments.uvu.edu/justinallison
David Ssejina https://appointments.uvu.edu/davidssejinja
Lucy Owens https://appointments.uvu.edu/lucyowens UVU Multicultural Student Services801-863-8357www.uvu.edu/multicultural