An intensive college prep workshop.
Scholars stay at St. Mary’s whilst taking classes, attending workshops and events, and connecting with St. Mary’s students, faculty, administration, and staff.
Summer Bridge Participants receive:
- Free tuition, housing, and board
- Free transportation to and from the Washington DC and Baltimore areas
- Opportunities to take mini-courses in a variety of subjects with St. Mary’s faculty
- Workshops of time management, study skills, technology, career preparation and more
- Academic advising by college professors and staff
- Fun social events
Example Courses
Scholars participating in Summer Bridge attend mini courses, such as:
- Biology Boot Camp
- Garbology and Archaeology
- Financial Markets
- Digital Tools
- Public Speaking
Family Weekend
For one weekend, families of scholars are invited to St Mary’s to experience the place that their future college students will spend the next four years.
Family Weekend includes:
- Special programming and workshops for parents
- Receptions with faculty and staff
- Invitation to St. Mary’s River Concert Series
- Accommodations (free room and board) are provided to up to four family members