Summer Bridge
What is the Summer Bridge Program?
Want to get a headstart on your University of Regina program? Take English 100 alongside Summer Bridge support programming this summer! The Summer Bridge Program is an on-campus* experience, intended for high school students who have been admitted to the University of Regina for the Fall 2024 semester.
What does the program include?
- Summer Bridge Programming - our programming helps you to develop academic skills and prepare for many parts of university life, not just the English 100 course. Tentative topics include: academic writing, academic integrity, academic communication, university expectations and policies, note taking, exam preparation, time management, study plans, procrastination, stress management, and more.
- English 100 - accepted for 3.0 hours of credit towards all the U of R programs.
- Social Activities - to help you meet other students and learn more about the university!
- Guest Presentations - to learn more about the U of R and all of its services
- Tutoring - although students are expected to complete homework and assignments outside of the daily programming, students are also provided homework time with the assistance of our writing tutors. Additionally, tutors are available for one-on-one appointment booking if needed.
*This program is offered on the Regina campus
Contact Us
Email: Student.Success@uregina.ca
Phone: 306-585-4076
In Person: RC 230
What Happens in the Program?
Summer Bridge Orientation
Summer bridge students attend a mandatory in-person orientation day on July 8, 2024. Information that will be covered includes: understanding the different program components, meeting your instructors, getting a campus tour, reviewing the syllabus, receiving the reading list, and learning specific academic strategies to prepare you for the pre-work required before the class starts.
Course Pre-Work - July
In July, students are required to complete the 'pre-work' for English 100, which involves completing all of the English 100 readings. You will receive the syllabus outlining what needs to be read at the July orientation.
Summer Bridge Classes - August
In August, students attend daily Summer Bridge Programming and English 100 classes on-campus in Regina. Summer Bridge Programming occurs for half of the day with English 100 classes in the other half of the day. This programming runs Tuesday to Friday, from 8:30 AM - 11:15 AM and 12:30 PM - 3:15 PM, for the month of August.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Summer Bridge Program is intended for high school students who have been admitted to the University of Regina for the Fall 2024 semester.
Students will pay tuition for the English 100 course, the $500 Student Success Workshop cost, as well the cost of any textbooks needed.
To apply, you will need to complete the online application form.
- Log in to the admission portal with the user name and password you selected when applying to the UofR for fall.
- On the next screen "Application Level and Type," your application level is "undergraduate" and the type is "CertificatesCCE,FN,Luther." Do NOT select high school.
- Proceed to fill out the application questions.
- For Checklist Item 6 - Planned Course of Study - select "yes" when asked if you are applying for summer bridge.
- For Checklist Item 6 - Planned Course of Study - select "Casual Student" from the drop down menu.
- When you have completed all of the checklist questions, select "Application is complete."
- On the next screen, you will be prompted for payment. Select "Pay later," as there is no application fee for this program.
- After your application has been processed, we will register you in the English and Student Success classes. You will receive an email letting you know you have been registered, which will also include more details about the orientation day.
- Attend the Orientation Day on July 8, 2024. At the orientation, you will receive the reading list for the course.
- During the month of July, there are no scheduled classes. You will complete the required readings for your class during this time.
- In August, you will attend your on-campus classes.