UCO: summer bridge

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Summer Bridge@UCO

A Program for Incoming Freshmen in Mathematics and Science

ATTENTION - FOR THE SAFETY OF STUDENTS AND FACULTY, THE 2020 SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED.

The Summer Bridge@UCO program’s emphasis is on supporting undergraduate research and education. The program, held during July, is offered for incoming freshmen students majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM).

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High school seniors who have been admitted to UCO as freshmen for fall 2020 as a STEM major are eligible to apply for Summer Bridge@UCO. Students who are selected to participate will get a head-start on their college education by working with faculty mentors from the UCO College of Mathematics and Science on research projects. The program is a three-week session scheduled for July 6 through 24 (Monday through Friday each week). On-campus housing and meal cards are available at no cost to participants during the session. Students who complete the Summer Bridge program will each receive stipends.

Summer Bridge@UCO applicants must be admitted to UCO as a fall 2020 freshman with a STEM major, and plan to enroll in and attend classes at UCO. Only the following UCO STEM majors qualify—biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering and physics (including biomedical engineering) or mathematics & statistics. Forensic Science majors who have a second major in one of the qualifying STEM disciplines will be considered for the program. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, April 10.

For more information on Summer Bridge@UCO, please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs in the College of Mathematics and Science, cmsosp@uco.edu, or 405 974-5150.