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LSAMP Bridge Program for Scientists and Engineers

The program invites 25-30 newly admitted, underrepresented minority students to participate in a summer and academic year program that provides academic support, professional development, and community within their STEM field. LSAMP Bridge includes a five-week residential summer program that offers students an opportunity to get an early start in undergraduate engineering coursework and become familiar with the campus. The program also provides an extensive campus orientation and helps ensure the success of its participants during their first collegiate year. Due to the pandemic, the LSAMP Bridge Summer Program will be a VIRTUAL 3- week online program. Supported by The National Science Foundation, Northrop Grumman, The Office of the Dean of Engineering, and Boeing

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

LSAMP Bridge

The LSAMP Bridge Program offers incoming 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 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 (traditional in-person) includes:

  • 5 week residential program 
  • Math & Chemistry for Engineers workshops
  • Academic Success Class
  • Community building activities 
  • Reduced rate in boarding and class fees
  • Most meals included
  • Professional/career development field trip to a company partner facility, possibly
    • W. L. Gore and Associates
    • Bechtel
    • NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
    • University of Maryland Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel
    • University of Maryland Astronomy Observatory

Bridge 2021 Summer virtual program includes: 

  •  3- week online program 
  • Enroll in a one-credit college course that will include
    • Math & Chemistry for Engineers workshops
    • Academic Success Course
    • Supplemental Instruction
  • Reduced rate in class fees
  • University resource workshops
  • Professional and Career development
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Bridge Academic Year Component includes

If campus is open for Fall 2021

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

If campus is not open for Fall 2021

  • Mandatory online supplemental instruction for Math 
  • Attendance to virtual community-building activities
  • Virtual check-in by LSAMP Bridge Mentors
  • Required Enrollment in "First Year Transition" course (Spring semester)
  • Required online advising meetings with LSAMP coordinator

 

For more information please contact Ms. Maldonado (mmaldon1@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 University of Maryland, College Park
  • 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 2021/Spring 2022 semesters

 

 

2021 Bridge Summer application is now OPEN

APPLY HERE

Completed applications include:

  • Completed written prompts
  • Unofficial transcripts submission

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

Space is limited.  Decisions will be made on a rolling basis.

Summer 2021 Virtual fee will include: $300

  • Enrollment in 1 college credit
  • Calculus textbook (can be used for Calc I-III)
  • Summer Mandatory fees

The TRADITIONAL on-campus participant fee for the program includes:

  • Enrollment in 4 college credits
  • Calculus textbook (can be used for Calc I-III)
  • Mandatory fees
  • Housing
  • Most meals, parents/guardians will be responsible for all other meals

The average cost for four credits and one week of housing is approx. $2700

  • Four credits at $374/each (MD resident rate): $1496
  • Mandatory fee: $280 (on campus)
  • On campus housing for one week, including two meals: approx. $923.

 

    Step 1:  Complete Bridge Summer Application with required documentation

    • Be sure to follow all instructions on application

    Step 2:  Complete University Math Placement Test

    • Be productive while you wait for a response, every UMD student must complete this test

    Step 3:  If selected you will need to complete and submit program documents by deadline given in emailed packet

    • Response will be provided as quickly as possible

    Step 4:  Pay participant fee

     

     

     

    Contact Information:

    Migdalia Maldonado
    LSAMP Program Coordinator
    Email: mmaldon1@umd.edu
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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