LU Bridge Program
Welcome, Future Blue Tiger!
The Lincoln University Summer Bridge program provides direct support and guidance for incoming freshmen and is designed to increase a student’s likelihood of academic success during their first year in college. Successful completion of the Summer Bridge program will allow you to enroll as a member of the First Year Success Initiative, which also provides a variety of academic and non-academic support for new students. All student success programs are cohort-based and supported by the Academic Success Center’s Success Coaches and programs. Students considering the Summer Bridge program can choose from the following program options:
Summer 2025 Bridge Program
- Summer 2025 Dates: July 7- July 26, 2025
- Summer 2025 Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
Details:
The Summer Bridge program is free of cost to all participants! It consists of a 3-week, residential program during which students will be registered for two (2) classes comprising a total of 4 credit hours.
Students interested in the Summer Bridge option must:
- complete the free online application
- submit their official high school transcript to the admissions office
- submit the $150 non-refundable enrollment fee
Students participating in the Summer Bridge program WILL BE REQUIRED to reside on campus for the entire three weeks of the program. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions below for further details on the program. If you have additional questions, please see our contact information below.
Space is limited with applications considered in the order in which they are received, so apply today!
Weekday Schedule (Monday - Thursday)
| Schedule Item | Time |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:30 am - 8:45 am |
| EDU 260 Session 1 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am |
| Brunch | 10:30 am - 11:30 am |
| EDU 260 Session 2 | 11:30 am - 1:15 pm |
| Personal Break | 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm |
| GE 101 | 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm |
| Study/Review | 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm |
| Academic Enrichment | 4:20 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Dinner | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Activity | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Released for the Evening |
Weekend Schedule (Friday - Saturday)
| Schedule Item | Time |
|---|---|
| Brunch | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Activity | TBD |
FAQs
Students with a cumulative, high school GPA of 2.49 or lower, or entering with a GED.
You can take advantage of one of LU’s guaranteed admission programs at a partnership institution.
Students who choose to attend Lincoln who have been identified as potentially underprepared, but who do NOT want to attend the LU Summer Bridge program, will still have access to LU academic support.
Note: Students will NOT have access to additional support programs (i.e. dedicated academic success teams available to LU Summer Bridge participants).
While your first semester will NOT be full-time, our flat rate tuition (12-18 hours) will allow you to register for the additional credit hours needed to graduate in four years.
Submit your $150 non-refundable, one-time Intent to Enroll fee and your $150 Housing deposit for fall 2025 at Residence Life.
A member of the Academic Success Team will contact you regarding your acceptance and how to prepare. Preparation will include:
- MANDATORY virtual orientation session (student and guardian)
- Contact with your academic success team leader, prior to the start of the semester
- Completion of $150 housing deposit
- Submission of student health forms
- Completion of 2025-2026 FAFSA
All steps must be completed at least 1 week prior to the start of Summer Bridge.
All Summer Bridge graduates will become a part of the First-Year Success Initiative (FYSI) where they and their other cohort members will continue to strengthen the skills necessary to be successful college students.
Students in Summer Bridge will have all SUMMER-associated fees and costs covered by the University.
Remember your Summer Bridge Assignment is NOT your fall assignment. You will have to move home at the end of Summer Bridge, July 26.
Reminder: You will have a ceremony at the end, so please bring one nice outfit.
WHAT TO BRING (this list is not exhaustive)
Room and Bath Supplies
- Bedding, sheets and comforters (sheets should be Twin XL)
- Pillows and blankets
- TV and coaxial cable (6-10 feet)
- DVD players
- Cell phone and chargers
- Power strip and surge protector (UL approved)
- Gaming system (if you want, but not recommended)
- Mini-fridge & microwave
- Towels and washcloths
- Bathroom items: body wash, soap, shampoo, hand soap etc
- Alarm clocks
- Desk lamps
- Swimsuits
- Toilet paper
- Air fresheners or plug-ins
Laundry & Personal Hygiene Supplies
- Laundry detergent
- Laundry bag
- Soap/shampoo/toothbrush etc.
- Hair care products/combs/brushes
- Hygiene items
- Shaving or makeup items
- Shower caddy and shower shoes
School Supplies
- Pens
- Pencils
- Notebooks
- Notecards
- Folders
- Daily planners
- Highlighters
- Backpacks
What NOT to bring to Summer Bridge
- Air fryers, hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens, electronic skillets
- Equipment, furniture, décor that block exits or will not fit into the room with our furnishings
- Pets, hoverboards, alcoholic beverages or containers
- Illegal drugs or paraphernalia (this includes marijuana paraphernalia)
- Candles and incense
Contact Us
Office of Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions
Young Hall Room B-7
820 Chestnut Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-681-5599
Fax: 573-681-5889
Email: Admissions@LincolnU.edu
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.