The Summer Bridge programs at Northeastern Illinois University provide opportunities for you to get a jumpstart on your academic career, meet other students, become more familiar with NEIU and build your confidence before you begin the fall semester.
Priority selection for each program is for first-time first-year students admitted for Spring and Fall 2022. However, spots may be available for continuing and transfer students. Visit the specific program pages for additional eligibility requirements, program details and application information.
Summer Bridge Program Application
What programs does Summer Bridge offer?
Summer Bridge consists of four programs:
EMERGE
Build a stronger math and/or English foundation with EMERGE.
English Session
- Welcome Program: Friday, July 1, 2022
- Program Dates: Monday to Thursday, July 5 to July 21, 2022
- Program Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625
Math Session
- Welcome Program: Friday, July 22, 2022
- Program Dates: Monday to Thursday, July 25 to August 11, 2022
- Program Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625
Google Computer Science Summer Institute: Extension (CSSI: Extension)
Prepare for Computer Science studies with Google CSSI: Extension.
- Program Dates: To Be Announced
- Program Hours: To Be Announced
- Location: To Be Announced
LITE Summer Institute
Develop leadership skills while learning how to monetize your skill sets for positive social change with LITE Summer Institute. (link to LITE webpage)
- Welcome Program: Friday, July 1, 2022
- Program Dates: Monday to Friday, July 18 to August 12, 2022
- Program Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625
Summer Transition Program (STP)
Experience college life and a free college course with STP.
- Welcome Program: Friday, July 1, 2022
- Program Dates: Monday to Friday, July 5 to August 12, 2022
- Program Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Locations: Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625
Urban Health and Wellness Summer Immersion Program (UHW-SIP)
Explore urban health and wellness careers through activities and a college credit course with UHW-SIP.
- Welcome Program: Friday, July 1, 2022
- Program Dates: Monday to Friday, July 5 to August 12, 2022
- Program Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, 700 E Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60653
Why should you participate in a Summer Bridge Program?
To get a head start on college life and academics!
- Build your confidence by participating in various college life and academic activities before the fall semester begins.
- Experience a free college course with the Student Transition Program or the Urban Health and Wellness Summer Immersion Program.
- Prepare for computer science studies with Google CSSI: Extension.
- Explore urban health and wellness careers in the Urban Health and Wellness Summer Immersion Program.
- Build a stronger math and/or English foundation with EMERGE.
To connect and meet new people and familiarize yourself with the campus.
- Meet other new students and make friends before the fall semester begins.
- Get to know faculty, staff and peer leaders who will help you succeed at Northeastern.
- Learn about campus resources and how to get around before your first day of classes.
To gain access to this free programming designed to enhance your education.
- You read that right. Participating in Summer Bridge programs is free.
- Workshop and course materials are also provided.
Which program is best for you?
Use the following chart to help you decide which program is best for you.
Are you interested in.... |
EMERGE |
Google
|
LTE Summer Institute |
STP |
UHW-SIP |
| Getting a head start in college? | x | x | x | x | x |
| Meeting other new students? | x | x | x | x | x |
| Working with college faculty, staff and peer leaders? | x | x | x | x | x |
| Being better prepared for college math and/or English? | x | x | x | ||
| Retaking the math and/or reading placement test and improving your score? | x | x | x | ||
| Participate in leadership development activities | x | x | x | ||
| Exploring career and internship opportunities in the computer science field? | x | ||||
| Majoring in computer science, software development or related fields? | x | ||||
| Exploring career options in business | x | ||||
| Exploring majors and minors in business | x | ||||
| Getting a jumpstart on your academic career with a three credit college course? | x | x | |||
| Participating in field trips and campus visits? | x | x | x | x | |
| Exploring career and internship opportunities in urban health and wellness careers? | x | ||||
| Majoring in community health, inner city studies, social work or related field? | x | ||||
| Attending Monday to Friday, July 5 to August 12, 2022? | x | x | |||
| Attending only Monday to Thursday, July 5 to July 21, 2022? | x | ||||
| Attending only Monday, July 18 to Friday, August 12, 2022 | x | ||||
| Attending only Monday to Thursday, July 25 to August 11, 2022? | x |
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Summer Bridge programs, please contact Student Transition Services at (773) 442-5290 or sts@neiu.edu. We look forward to learning with you!
