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LSAMP Bridge Program for Scientists and Engineers

The LSAMP Bridge Program provides academic support, professional development, and community within their field of engineering. The program extends during the academic year providing extensive campus resources, academic support, and professional development to help ensure participants' success during their first collegiate year.

Learn what students have to say about the Bridge Program for Scientists and Engineers.

The LSAMP Bridge Program is open to all UMD pursuing engineering, including Clark School students and Letters and Science students with the intention to major in engineering. Applications are currently being accepted. Supported by The National Science Foundation, Northrop Grumman, The Office of the Dean of Engineering, and Boeing.  Find the application link under Application Information.

LSAMP Bridge

The LSAMP Bridge Program invites 35-40 incoming UMD freshmen pursuing engineering an opportunity to receive academic and personal support through supplemental instruction resources, math and science workshops, professional development, and community.  As an LSAMP Bridge participant, a student is considered an active member of the nationwide LSAMP Alliance, with access to the LSAMP Travel Award Program, LSAMP Undergraduate Research program, opportunities to attend various conferences, and the LSAMP Bridge to Doctorate Program.

The Bridge Program is comprised of two components: Summer and the Academic Year.

Bridge Summer component(summer prior to freshman year): Monday, June 23rd- Friday, June 27th program will meet virtually and will transition to in-person/residential program from Sunday, June 29th, 2025 - Friday, August 1st, 2025.

  • Math (Precalculus and Calculus) & Chemistry for Engineers workshops
  • Academic Success Class (campus resources)
  • Peer Mentors 
  • Supplemental Instruction hours
  • Bridge advisor 
  • Community building activities 
  • Summer course costs (4 credits) included 
  • Professional/career development with partner companies such as:
    • Northrop Grumman
    • W. L. Gore and Associates
    • Lockheed Martin
    • Bechtel
    • Boeing

Bridge Fall component:

  • Mandatory tutoring for Math or Chemistry (based on the cohort's needs)
  • Mandatory attendance of LSAMP Bridge community-building activities
  • Professional and career development activities/workshops
  • Required Enrollment in "First-Year Transition" course (Spring semester)
  • Required advising meetings with the LSAMP coordinator
  • Required volunteer service

For more information please contact cmse@umd.edu

 

  • Show evidence of superior academic excellence and interest in engineering.
  • Be an incoming freshman admitted to the University of Maryland, having confirmed attendance to the University of Maryland, College Park
  • Plans to pursue engineering degree through required ENGR courses
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
  • Be available during dates and fully participate in the program in all activities. 
  • Commit to registering for Achieving College Success: First Year Transition course for Fall 2025/Spring 2026 semesters

The 2025 Bridge Application is live NOW!

Bridge Application

Completed applications include:

  • Completed written prompts
  • Unofficial transcripts submission

*REMINDER:  Student must be a citizen/permanent resident to apply

Space is limited; the priority deadline is April 20, 2025.

Decisions following the priority deadline will be made on a rolling basis.

The 2025 LSAMP Bridge program costs $300. If you need assistance in financing the program costs, please reach out to Jeanea Dunbar at jdunbar2@umd.edu.

    Step 1:  Complete Bridge Summer Application with the required documentation
     
    Step 2:  Complete UMD Math Placement Exam 
    • Must be completed by ALL UMD students
    Step 3:  If selected you will need to complete and submit program documents by the deadline given in emailed packet

    • A response will be provided as quickly as possible

    Step 4:  Pay the participant fee

     

     

     

    Contact Information:

    Email: cmse@umd.edu
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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