Summer Bridge

Kickstart Your College Journey with Summer Bridge

Start college with confidence! C4 Summer Bridge programs are designed to help you hit the ground running before your first semester even begins. Connect with new friends, explore campus, and build relationships with faculty who are invested in your success.

C4 Summer Bridge is a dynamic, week-long experience created just for incoming first-year students majoring in education.

This non-residential program gives you a head start on what it means to be a future teacher inside and outside the classroom. You’ll explore how educators shape learning, especially in math and science, while building the mindset, confidence, and professionalism needed to thrive in college and beyond.

You’ll also connect with faculty and current student leaders who are here to support your journey and help you succeed.

What You’ll Gain: The 4 C’s of Success

• Community
  Build meaningful connections with classmates, mentors, faculty, and staff.
• Content
  Strengthen your academic skills, from writing to math readiness, and feel prepared for college-level work.
• College Life
  Learn how to navigate college like a pro, from registering for classes to understanding financial aid.
• Community Engagement
  Get real-world insight through hands-on experiences and discover your role as an engaged citizen and future educator.

Start strong. Build your community. Become the educator you’re meant to be.

Apply To C4 Summer Bridge 

Application Deadline: June 26th

Summer Program

Dates: July 20 - 24, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
As part of the project, I-65 will be closed Monday, June 1-Friday, July 31. 
Learn more about the I-65 Central Corridor Project

Program Goals:

The C4 Bridge Program is a FREE week-long opportunity for incoming education majors to explore campus resources, get to know their future classmates and professors, and learn their way around campus.

Activities:

• Community building
• Content readiness
• College life literacy
• Community engagement