Dear Student:
It is my pleasure to inform you that you are eligible to
participate in the North Carolina A&T State University (NCA&T)
Student Support Services Summer Bridge Program (SBP)
scheduled for ( TBA). The SBP is designed to give you
a jump start on your freshman year experience, assist you in
becoming acclimated to the University, and provide the
academic assistance you will need to be successful
throughout your college career.
The Summer Bridge Program is a 10-day residential
experience that provides academic instruction in English,
reading, math, and science. These are the courses you will
take in your first year. The SBP also provides college
coping skills workshops, career exploration seminars,
cultural, team-building and recreational activities, and
field trips. In addition, you will be able to complete New
Student Orientation, placement testing, advisement for
classes, and registration during your 12 residential
experience.
By participating in the Summer Bridge Program (SBP), you
will become a participate of the Student Support Services (SSS)
Program and receive the services listed above throughout the
entire academic year. Participation in this program is a
unique opportunity that is limited to only 25
entering freshmen. The only cost you will incur will be your
orientation fee. All meal. room and board in the residence
halls, and resource materials will be paid by the Program
for a period of 11 days. The only requirements are that you
register for the New Student Orientation scheduled for
June 25- 26, 2008, pay your required orientation fees,
complete the enclosed SBP and SSSP applications and submit a
copy of your parents’ 2007 federal tax returns by Friday
May 30, 2008. Applications will be reviewed on a
first-come served basis. Any applications received after
this deadline may not be considered for processing.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.
Therefore, get a JUMP-START on your college
experience, become familiar with the campus, and prepare for
life after high school.
Remember, we can only accommodate 25 students.
So apply for the Summer Bridge Program today. We look
forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
