Summer Bridge Program

Rio Hondo College

Summer Bridge Program

June 17 - July 26, 2024

Are you ready to jumpstart your college journey? Join us this summer for an exciting and free six-week adventure with our Summer Bridge Program. It’s the perfect way for new first-year students like you to get a real taste of college life and learn the ropes before your first official semester.

Think of Summer Bridge as your academic head start. Not only will you get to grips with what it takes to succeed in college, but you’ll also complete the English 101: College Composition and Research course. That means by the time Fall 2024 rolls around, you’ll already be one step ahead in your college career.

If you’re a California resident gearing up for your first-ever college experience in summer 2024, Summer Bridge at Río Hondo College is tailor-made for you. It’s easy to join – just follow these three simple steps:

Fill out our Summer Bridge Application

Apply for the Summer 2024 Term

Submit your FAFSA or Dream Act Application

PRIORITY DEADLINE:  April 12, 2024

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SUMMER BRIDGE?

  • FREE tuition & textbooks for your Summer Bridge Course (Saves you $300 or more!)
  • FREE academic tutoring and study spaces
  • FREE university field trips
  • AND earn 3.5 units of College-Level credit!

Get Ahead!

Fulfill your transfer requirements by completing English 101!

To join the Honors Transfer Program, you must complete English 101 with a “B” or better.

ENGL 101 is a UC/CSU transferable course!

ENGL 101 is a prerequisite for a majority of your courses at Río Hondo College!

Students who complete ENGL 101 are more likely to complete college!*

Source: Community College Research Center. “Early Momentum Metrics: Why They Matter for College Improvement” https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED572873.pdf

ENGL 101 - College Composition & Research

This course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays and reports necessary for academic and professional success.Students become proficient in research techniques and learn critical reading and thinking skills through reading selections before applying these skills to create original essays and a final research paper. Students complete lab activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles

For questions or assistance with any applications, please contact the Student Success and Dream Center at (562) 463-6650 or studentsuccess@riohondo.edu.