Summer Bridge Programs
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)
- High school grade point average of 2.80 or higher
- *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 936-261-3690.
Applications for the 2024 Summer Bridge Programs are Now Open! Please scroll to the end of this page to view all programs.
Multi-Major Summer Programs
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 7, 2024- August 8, 2024
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I and either ARTS 2328 African American Art or COMM 1311 Intro to Speech Communication or HUMA 1301 Introduction to Humanities
Program Coordinator: Please contact Professor Bequita Pegram at bvpegram@pvamu.edu
The Humanities Summer Bridge Program is a 5-week academic program designed for incoming freshmen majoring in Agriculture, African American Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, History, Music, Political Science, Communications, and English. 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 7, 2024- August 8, 2024
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition and HUMA 1301 Introduction to Humanities
Program Coordinator: Matthew Washington
For More Information: Please contact Dr. Matthew Washington at 936-261-2565, mawashington@pvamu.edu
Apply Now! 2024 Humanities Summer Bridge Program Application
The MathUp & WriteUP Summer Bridge Program is a summer program for entering freshmen for Fall 2024 who have not yet satisfied the requirements for the TSI exam. Students will receive personalized writing and mathematics instructions from highly trained professionals to jump-start their preparation for Freshman Composition and College Algebra.
Requirements:
- Must attend PVAMU as a Freshman for Fall 2024
- Have not satisfied the TSI reading, writing, and mathematic requirements
Students have the option to attend any of the 3 summer session dates:
Session 1: Monday – Thursday
June 3, 2024 – June 13, 2024
Application closing date for Session 1 – May 24, 2024
Session 2: Monday – Thursday
June 17, 2024 – June 27, 2024
Application closing date for Session 2 – June 7, 2024
Session 3: Monday – Thursday
July 15, 2024 – July 25, 2024
Application closing date for Session 3 – July 5, 2024
Session Times:
MathUP (only) 9:00 am – 11:45 am (Morning Session)
Write UP (only) 12:15 pm – 3:00 pm (Afternoon Session)
Math UP & Write UP 9:00 am- 3:00 pm (All day with a 30-minute break)
Program Format: Online/Virtual
Program Coordinator: Kalandra Rankins
For Questions: Please Contact Professor Kalandra Rankins at 936-261-3682, kkrankins@pvamu.edu
Apply Now! MathUp & WriteUP Summer Program 2024 Application
Major Specific Summer Programs
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 five 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 7, 2024- August 8, 2024
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: CURR 2300, Global Influences on Teacher Education and KINE 1215, Low Organized Games
Program Coordinator: Dr. Vonda Oliver
For More Information: Please contact Dr. Oliver at VDOliver@PVAMU.EDU, 936-261-3684
Apply Now! Teacher Education Bridge Program 2024 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 7, 2024- August 8, 2024
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: HLTH 1304 Personal Health & Wellness and ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I
Program Coordinator: Celina Banks
For More Information: Please contact Celina Banks at crbanks@pvamu.edu Or (936) 249-6830
Apply Now! School of Public and Allied Health Summer Bridge Program 2024 Application
The Agriculture and Nutrition Summer JumpStart Program is a five-week Summer Session II academic program designed for incoming freshmen in the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences. The program is free of charge to participants and prepares students for degrees and careers in agriculture and human 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: July 7, 2024- August 8, 2024
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I and HUMA 1301 Introduction to Humanities
Program Coordinator: Tenelnger Abrom-Johnson
For More Information: Please contact Mrs. Abrom-Johnson at 936-261-2509, tdabrom-johnson@pvamu.edu
Apply Now! Agriculture and Nutrition Summer JumpStart Program 2024 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 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: June 2, 2024- August 8, 2024
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: ARCH 1303 Architecture Design, ARCH 1307 Visual Communications, and ARCH 1626 Architecture Design II
Program Coordinator: John Okello
For More Information: Please contact Professor John Okello at 936-261-9831, jaokello@pvamu.edu
Apply Now! Architectural Concept Institute (ACI) 2024 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: June 2, 2024- August 8, 2024
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: Biology 1501 General Biology I, Biology 1502 General Biology II, Biology 4105 & 4106 Research
Program Coordinator: Charcacia Sanders
For More Information: Please contact Dr. Charcacia Sanders at 936-261-3162, ctsanders@pvamu.edu
Apply Now! PreMedical Concept Institute (PCI) 2024 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 7, 2024- August 8, 2024
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I, MGMT 1301 Intro to Business, and MGMT 2000 Professional Development for Business
Program Coordinator: Carolyn Davis and Daniel Kennebrew
For More Information: Please contact Dr. Davis at 936-261-9237 or email business-summerprograms@pvamu.edu
Apply Now! 2024 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 7, 2024- August 8, 2024
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: MATH 1511 College Algebra Trigonometry and ELEG 1101 Intro to Engineering Computer Science Tech
Program Coordinator: Shonda Crews
For More Information: Please contact Shonda Crews at 936-261-9899, sjcrews@pvamu.edu
Apply Now! College of Engineering Enhancement Institute (CE2I) 2024 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 7, 2024- August 8, 2024
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I and CRJS 1301 Principles of Criminal Justice
Program Coordinator: Sherill Morris-Francis
For More Information: Please contact Dr. Sherill Morris-Francis at 936-261-5245, svmorrisfrancis@pvamu.edu
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 7, 2024- August 8, 2024
Program Format: On-Campus, Residential
Courses Offered: MATH 1314 College Algebra and ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I
Program Coordinators: Antonea Jackson
For Questions: Please Contact Dr. Jackson at 713-797-7046, acjackson@pvamu.edu
Apply Now! Begin Success in Nursing Bridge Program 2024 Application
