Summer Bridge Program

Summer Bridge Program Brochure (PDF)

2025 Dates

Onboarding & Orientation

June 25, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Advising/Placement Testing (Optional) 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Math Boot Camp

June 30, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
July 2, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
July 8, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  • Tutoring Office Hours (Optional) 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Summer Session 2 Courses (Mondays/Wednesdays)

July 10th through August 11th - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  • Tutoring Office Hours (Optional) Available 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Application

Application Deadline: Friday, June 6th, 11:59 p.m. (EST)

Application

Program Description

The STEM Starter Academy Summer Bridge program offers incoming fall students registered in a STEM or Undeclared/General Studies major, a head start towards their first semester on campus. Participants will receive their first Math and English Composition 1 (3 credits ENG-101) classes tuition-free. Students will participate in an intense Math bootcamp and Blackboard training sessions before Summer Session II to prepare them for their classes. Students will also receive free supplies, tutoring, and advising which will be continued until they graduate or transfer. They will also have opportunities to participate in enriching STEM experiences, events, and activities throughout the academic year.

This program also increases awareness and familiarity with STCC campus resources such as tutoring, the library, STEM majors, financial aid, advising, registration, and career counseling. Former STEM Starter Academy students have reported stronger connections with faculty and staff. 

Students will earn a stipend upon successful completion of all courses with a C grade or higher.

“The Summer Bridge program gave me the confidence that I belonged in STEM”  Summer Bridge Student 2024

Program Description

The STEM Starter Academy Summer Bridge program offers incoming fall students registered in a STEM or Undeclared/General Studies major, a head start towards their first semester on campus. Participants will receive their first Math and English Composition 1 (3 credits ENG-101) classes tuition-free. Students will participate in an intense Math bootcamp and Blackboard training sessions before Summer Session II to prepare them for their classes. Students will also receive free supplies, tutoring, and advising which will be continued until they graduate or transfer. They will also have opportunities to participate in enriching STEM experiences, events, and activities throughout the academic year.

This program also increases awareness and familiarity with STCC campus resources such as tutoring, the library, STEM majors, financial aid, advising, registration, and career counseling. Former STEM Starter Academy students have reported stronger connections with faculty and staff. 

Students will earn a stipend upon successful completion of all courses with a C grade or higher.

“The Summer Bridge program gave me the confidence that I belong in STEM.”  Summer Bridge Student 2024

Program Requirements

  • Be a Massachusetts resident
  • Registered for at least ONE (1) Fall 2025 course
  • Enrolled in a STEM degree program or as a undeclared/general studies student

Student Success and Testimonials

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