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Bridge Program
The University of Texas at Arlington Upward Bound Math & Science Center’s Bridge Program was established to assist program participants with their transition from high school to college. As the highlight of the Upward Bound Math & Science Center, senior participants can earn 6 college credit hours along with free tuition, fees, books, room and board, and activities the summer after they graduate from high school. Bridge program participation is highly competitive each year due to limited space and is based on active participation and an extensive application process.
The program is held during the second summer session at UT Arlington. The UBMS Bridge Program provides the following:
- Round-trip travel to UT Arlington
- Payment of tuition & fees to enroll full-time at UT Arlington
- Residential housing on campus
- Books, supplies, and tutorial sessions needed for successful completion of coursework
- Training and development workshops to acquaint student with resources on college campuses
- Weekly stipends
- Opportunities to visit scientific and career related institutions
- Four year renewable scholarship for UT Arlington the fall semester immediately following graduation
Participants will:
- Enroll as an entering college freshmen the Summer II semester following high school graduation.
- Enroll in two college courses that are transferable to another college/university if desired
- Live within designated campus housing provided by the program
- Actively participate in training and development workshops provided
- Attend tutorial sessions offered through the program and its university affiliates
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