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STEM Summer Bridge Program

A head start in the STEM fields

The STEM Summer Bridge Program is a tuition-fee program designed to prepare incoming Associate of Science students for academic success at Columbus State Community College.

Applications for the 2026 STEM Summer Bridge Program are now closed. Applications for the next year will open in May 2027. Check Back then for application details and program dates. 

Benefits

  • The STEM Summer Bridge Program is provided at NO COST to participants.
  • Connects you to a group of other incoming freshmen who share an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
  • Introduces you to campus clubs and activities, including the STEM club
  • Provides unique connections with Columbus State faculty and staff
  • Helps you bridge the gap between high school work and college curriculum and expectations
  • Gives you an early exposure to the campus and classroom experience, including lab work and scientific research
  • Focuses on important success factors including study skills, campus resources, time management and others
  • Allows you to assess your academic level, providing individual guidance in areas of improvement

To qualify for the STEM Summer Bridge Program, you must:

  • Be accepted to Columbus State as a freshman entering in Autumn 2026 and be declared an Associate of Science major. Recent high school graduates with CCP credit ARE eligible to apply.
  • Be able to attend all sessions over the one week period (3 days, Monday through Wednesday, approximately 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day).

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