The program is four weeks long with a move-in on Friday and the final class on Friday four weeks later. There's a break between the end of Summer Bridge and the start of Saddle Up.
Students who may benefit from enrolling in a higher math level in fall semester (based on test scores and college major) are invited into the program first. Students with math scores the range of 17-26 (ACT) or 470-630 (SAT) are given priority for the Math Summer Bridge program. Participating in Summer Bridge may decrease time to graduation by a semester or more.
Students earn some credits that count toward general education requirements. Getting six credits prior to the falls emester might give students freedom to take different courses in the fall. Math courses are required of all majors. Students with humanities majors and business must have an ACT math score of at least 21 to take entry-level math courses. Engineering majors must have at least 27 to enroll in Calculus 1. Health Science and Veterinary Science majors must have at least 23 to enroll in required science and math courses. If students can't begin their fall semester in an appropriate math course, they may need to take, at minimum, one additional semester to graduate. Summer Bridge can help you brush up on your math skills in order to get into the appropriate courses to keep you on track for timely graduation.
Priority is given to students who submit their application by May 1. Seats fill quickly, though, so apply early! Enrollment will close when all seats are taken.
The 2026 program runs July 10 through August 7.
Tuition and fees rates vary annually, so for accurate information, see the Financial Aid and Scholarships website. In addition to the cost of six credits, room and board costs an average of $1690. The program is Pell Grant eligibile. For more information, contact Financial Aid to discuss options and mention you are a Summer Bridge applicant: 307-766-2116 or finaid@uwyo.edu.
Summer term is the third term of the previous academic year, so you need to fill out the FAFSA for the previous academic year to get funding for Summer Bridge. This requires inputting IRS data from two years before your fall semester. Learn more about the FAFSA. If you have questions or concerns about financial aid, contact 307-766-2116 or finaid@uwyo.edu.
Weekdays involve class-related activities until 3:15pm and two to three evening activities
to help students engage with campus and community. Four Saturday half-day excursions
are mandatory for participants.
Yes, unless you are a veteran student. On-campus living is not only required but extremely
beneficial to participants. It allows students the unique opportunity to engage fully
in the UW community, have access to a supportive network of peers, mentors, and staff,
and it allows participants to build lasting friendships, develop important life skills,
and create lasting memories.
Summer Bridge is an intensive program that includes two full college classes and programming
on campus and in the Laramie community. It is not possible to schedule other activities
such as jobs or other trips during the four-week program, including weekends. Sundays
are left unscheduled.
Students are free to return home or stay on campus, whichever is most convenient for
them. Participants in the Summer Bridge are allowed to move in to their fall housing
placement at the conclusion of the program. Residence Life graciously waives any housing
costs for Summer Bridge students, but additional meal charges would apply.
Yes, Saddle Up is a program designed to help you meet your fall floormates, prepare
for fall schedules, and enjoy some fun programing which you would not want to miss
out on.
No, meal plans do not transfer from the summer term to the fall term.
If you bring a car, you can obtain a parking permit that is pro-rated for participants
of the program. For more information about cost of summer parking, contact 307-766-9800
or visit the Parking & Transit website.
Free parking will be available during move-in between 8am-3pm in designated spots
near White Hall.
You can rent a bicycle at Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center. Contact op@uwyo.edu for summer rates.
There is a campus bus that runs 6:30 AM until 6:00 PM in the summer. The free Laramie
city bus runs from Walmart to downtown Laramie on a limited schedule during the summer.
TRIO | Upward Bound offer a Summer Bridge Program for high school students.
Fall Bridge is a fall-semester program that offers smaller classes with award-winning professors for up to two classes.
