Summer Bridge Program

Summer Bridge Programs

Summer Bridge Programs

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Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) offers several Summer Bridge Programs for incoming freshmen students. These programs were implemented to support a comprehensive college experience and support network that enhances students’ personal responsibility and intellectual, civic, and social engagement.

The goals of the PVAMU Summer Bridge Programs are guided by the University’s student success priorities. They are as follows:

  • Develop key academic understanding and skills among students
  • Provide engaging opportunities to develop participant skills that will aid in the successful transition to college
  • Promote a cohort experience among participants to strengthen new peer relationships
  • Familiarize participants with PVAMU and its resources

As a result of participating in one of the PVAMU Summer Bridge Programs, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate efficacy toward academic work
  • Develop a sense of belonging to PVAMU
  • Gain necessary college success skills

The PVAMU Summer Bridge Programs are completely free or have a minimal cost to our student participants! All programs have their own admission and acceptance requirements. Students can only participate in one program. Students must be Texas residents (or a Non-Resident on a Presidential or Regents Scholarship) to participate.

Minimum Summer Bridge Program Qualifications Include:

  • Acceptance into Prairie View A&M University for the Fall of the current year
  • Must be a Texas resident (or a Non-Resident on a Presidential or Regents Scholarship
  • For The following programs, a High School GPA of 3.0 or higher is required and students must be College Ready in Math, Reading, and Writing (via ACT, SAT, or TSI Exams): Architecture, Biology, Engineering, and Nursing

Incoming Freshmen Students, Please Review the Links Below:

For additional questions about our Summer Bridge Programs, contact summerbridge@pvamu.edu or 936-261-3691.

Multi-Major Summer Programs 

The Athletics Summer Bridge Program is a five (5) week program designed for incoming PVAMU freshman student-athletes who are interested in jump-starting their academic careers and to aid with the transition between high school and college. Participants will receive 6 hours of college-level coursework and will have early access to elite strength and conditioning. Students must be Texas residents (or Non-Resident on the Presidential or Regents Scholarship) to participate.

Program Dates: July 6 – August 4, 2026
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: To be determined
Program Coordinator: Please contact Anitra Addison at adaddison@pvamu.edu

There is no formal application for the Athletics Summer Bridge Program. Participation is by recommendation only, and incoming student-athletes must be nominated by their University Coach.

The Bridge to STEM Teaching Program is a 5-week virtual summer bridge experience with residency days. It is designed for incoming students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics who are willing to consider secondary STEM teaching as a career option. Participants will complete 6 hours of college-level coursework and engage in other learning experiences (academic and professional support workshops and STEM field trips) with faculty from the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences. After the summer, students will be encouraged to participate in the PVU Teach Program, where they further can explore teaching as a profession. Students also will be invited to participate in additional academic and professional support workshops and STEM field trips. Students must be Texas residents (or non-residents on a Presidential or Regents Scholarship) to participate. (Funded by NSF Award # 2243510.)

Program Dates: July 6 – August 4, 2026
Program Format: Virtual with Residency Days
Courses Offered: To be determined
Program Coordinator: Dr. Camille Burnett and Dr. Laurette Foster
For More Information: csburnett@pvamu.edu or lbfoster@pvamu.edu

COMING SOON! Application

The Humanities Summer Bridge Program is a 5-week academic program designed for incoming freshmen majoring in African American Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, History, Music, Political Science, Communications, English and General Studies. The Humanities bridge program provides incoming freshmen the chance to complete two college courses before the start of the fall semester. Upon completion, students will have 6 hours of college-level coursework. Students must be Texas residents (or a Non-Resident on a Presidential or Regents Scholarship) to participate.

Program Dates: July 6 – August 4, 2026
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: To be determined
Program Coordinator: Matthew Washington
For More Information: Please contact Dr. Matthew Washington at 936-261-2565, mawashington@pvamu.edu

Application! Humanities Summer Bridge Program 2026

This program is required for all incoming Freshmen who wish to march in the Marching Storm.

Dates: July 6 – August 4, 2026

Program Format: On-Campus, Residential

Contact Information:

COMING SOON! Application to Register!

The Panther Pride Summer Bridge Program is a five (5) week program designed for incoming PVAMU freshmen who are interested in jump-starting their academic careers and to aid with the transition between high school and college. Participants will receive 6 hours of college-level coursework. Students must be Texas residents (or a Non-Resident on a Presidential or Regents Scholarship) to participate.

Program Dates: July 6 – August 4, 2026
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: To be determined
Program Coordinator: Danny Harvey

Assistant Coordinator: For questions, please contact Ramona Morris at rlmorris@pvamu.edu.

Coming Soon! Panther Pride Application

Major Specific Summer Programs 

The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources JumpStart Program is a five-week Summer Session II academic program designed for incoming freshmen in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. The program is free of charge to participants and prepares students for degrees and careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources. Participants will receive 6 hours of college-level coursework. After the summer, this program will transition into a 2-Year Learning Community, where each semester students will be given a schedule of two or three classes they will take together as a cohort. Students must be Texas residents (or a Non-Resident on a Presidential or Regents Scholarship) to participate.

Program Dates: July 6 – August 4, 2026
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: To be determined
Program Coordinator: Tenelnger Abrom-Johnson
For More Information: Please contact Mrs. Abrom-Johnson at 936-261-2509, tdabrom-johnson@pvamu.edu

COMING SOON! Agriculture & Nutrition Summer JumpStart Bridge Program 2026 Application

The Architectural Concept Institute (ACI) is a 10-week summer bridge program designed to give high-achieving incoming freshman students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the study of architecture. Participants will receive 12 hours of college-level coursework. After the summer, this program will transition into a 2-Year Learning Community, where each semester students will be given a schedule of two or three classes they will take together as a cohort. Students must be Texas residents (or a Non-Resident on a Presidential or Regents Scholarship) to participate.

Program Dates: May 26 – July 31, 2026
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: To be determined
Program Coordinator: John Okello
For More Information: Please contact Professor John Okello at 936-261-9831, jaokello@pvamu.edu

Application! Architectural Concept Institute (ACI) Summer Bridge Program 2026 Application

The Begin Success in Nursing Program is a 5-week program designed for exceptional incoming freshmen students who plan to pursue a nursing major, at the PVAMU College of Nursing (CON) and ultimately join the nursing profession. The experience includes campus life immersion, tools for college success, community service learning, civility, Texas Medical Center tours, HESI A2. tips (CON admission exam) and more. Participants will receive 6 hours of college-level coursework. After the summer, this program will transition into a 2-Year Learning Community, where each semester students will be given a schedule of two or three classes they will take together as a cohort. Students must be Texas residents (or a Non-Resident on a Presidential or Regents Scholarship) to participate.

Program Dates: July 6 – August 4, 2026
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: To be determined
Program Coordinator: Dr. Antonea’ Jackson
For Questions: Please Contact Dr. Jackson at 713-797-7046, acjackson@pvamu.edu

Application! Begin Success in Nursing Summer Bridge Program 2026 Application

The PreMedical Concept Institute (PCI) is an intensive 10-week summer program for freshman students majoring in biology and interested in pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, allied health disciplines, and biomedical sciences. Participants will receive 6 hours of college-level coursework. After the summer, this program will transition into a 2-Year Learning Community, where each semester students will be given a schedule of two or three classes they will take together as a cohort. Students must be Texas residents (or a Non-Resident on a Presidential or Regents Scholarship) to participate.

Program Dates: May 26 – July 31, 2026
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: To be determined
Program Coordinator: Charcacia Sanders
For More Information: Please contact Dr. Charcacia Sanders at 936-261-3162, ctsanders@pvamu.edu

Application! PreMedical Concept Institute (PCI) Summer Bridge Program 2026 Application

The Business Scholars Summer Program (BSSP) is a 5-week academic experience designed for incoming business majors. Participants will have the opportunity to complete six hours (two courses) of college-level business courses, participate in academic and professional enhancement workshops and engage in projects with business faculty and other business students. After the summer, this program will transition into a 2-Year Learning Community, where each semester students will be given a schedule of two or three classes they will take together as a cohort. Students must be Texas residents (or a Non-Resident on a Presidential or Regents Scholarship) to participate.

Program Dates: July 6 – August 4, 2026
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: To be determined
Program Coordinator: Carolyn Davis and Daniel Kennebrew
For More Information: Please contact Dr. Davis at 936-261-9237 or email business-summerprograms@pvamu.edu

Application! 2026 Business Scholars Summer Bridge Program Application

The College of Engineering Enhancement Institute (CE2I) is an innovative and intensive 5 -week summer bridge-to-college program designed to prepare students for the rigors of an Engineering, Computer Science, or Technology Curriculum and to aid with the transition between high school and college. Participants will receive 6 hours of college-level coursework. After the summer, this program will transition into a 2-Year Learning Community, where each semester students will be given a schedule of two or three classes they will take together as a cohort. Students must be Texas residents (or a Non-Resident on a Presidential or Regents Scholarship) to participate.

Program Dates: July 6 – August 4, 2026
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: To be determined
Program Coordinator: Jasmine Murry-Conner
For More Information: Please contact Jasmine Murry-Conner at 936-261-9945, jamurry@pvamu.edu

College of Engineering Enhancement Institute (CE2I) Summer Bridge Program 2026 Application

The College of Juvenile Justice Summer Bridge Program is a 5-week program designed to give incoming freshman students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the field of Juvenile Justice. The program offers two courses, with credits being applied toward an undergraduate degree in Juvenile Justice. Participants will receive 6 hours of college-level coursework. After the summer, this program will transition into a 2-Year Learning Community, where each semester students will be given a schedule of two or three classes they will take together as a cohort. Students must be Texas residents (or a Non-Resident on a Presidential or Regents Scholarship) to participate.

Program Dates: July 6 – August 4, 2026
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: To be determined
Program Coordinator: Dr. Serita Whiting
For More Information: Please contact Dr. Serita Whiting at 936-261-5230, srwhiting@pvamu.edu

Application! Justice Studies Summer Bridge Program 2026 Application

Thank you for your interest in the Prairie View A&M University Mathematics Summer Bridge (Math Prep) Program!

This five-week summer program is during Summer Session II (July 06, 2026 – August 04, 2026).

The program is designed for incoming freshmen who are not college ready in TSI-Math and who need to enroll in College Algebra or Contemporary College Algebra, along with the required co-requisite courses.

If you did not pass one or more sections of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Math assessment, this program is for you!

You should expect:  math training provided by university math professors, preparation and guidance for correct math course placement for fall and/or spring semesters, access to specialized resources, faculty mentorship, academic support, co-curricular programming and skill-building workshops, and continued support throughout your freshman year.

This program is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your math foundation, build confidence, and begin your college journey on the right track.

We encourage all eligible incoming freshmen to apply!  We look forward to serving you!

Program Dates: Summer Session II (July 06, 2026 – August 04, 2026)
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: Math 1314 (College Algebra)/Math 0135(Math Skills-College Algebra) and Math 1332 (Contemporary College Algebra/Math 0132(Math Skills-Contemporary College Algebra
Program Coordinator: Dr. Dandrielle Lewis
For More Information: Please contact Dr. Dandrielle Lewis at 936-261-1970, dclewis@pvamu.edu

Application! Summer Bridge Math Program 2026 Application

The School of Public and Allied Health Summer Bridge Program is a 5-week academic, residential program designed for incoming students majoring in Public and Allied Health. Prairie View A&M University became the first Historically Black College and University in Texas to offer the program where students will receive comprehensive education through courses on health promotion, disease prevention, epidemiology, athletic/exercise performance, nutrition and more. Participants will have the opportunity to complete six hours (two courses) of college-level curriculum and instruction courses, take part in academic and professional enhancement workshops, and engage in projects with Public and Allied Health faculty. Students must be Texas residents (or a Non-Resident on a Presidential or Regents Scholarship) to participate.

Program Dates: July 6 – August 4, 2026
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: To be determined
Program Coordinator: Gloria Roberson
For More Information: Please contact Celina Banks at gjroberson@pvamu.edu Or (936) 249-3936

COMING SOON! School of Public and Allied Health Summer Bridge Program 2026 Application

The Whitlowe R. Green Teacher Education Summer Bridge Program is a 5-week academic residential program designed for incoming students majoring in Teacher Education. Participants will have the opportunity to complete six hours (two courses) of college-level curriculum and instruction courses, participate in academic and professional enhancement workshops and engage in projects with teacher education faculty and other teacher education students. Students must be Texas residents (or a Non-Resident on a Presidential or Regents Scholarship) to participate.

Program Dates: July 6 – August 4, 2026
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: To be determined
Program Coordinator: Dr. Vonda Oliver
For More Information: Please contact Dr. Oliver at VDOliver@PVAMU.EDU, 936-261-3684

Teacher Education Summer Bridge Program 2026 Application