Dawg Days: Jumpstart
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Mission
Dawg Days: Jumpstart Summer Bridge is a summer program at UMBC that strives to provide new first year students a chance to understand college academics, explore campus resources, engage in self-discovery, and connect to the UMBC and surrounding community. Through this program, students will interact with other incoming first years as well as campus faculty/staff.
Summer Activities
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Academic Coursework
- Students take a UMBC Math, English, and/or a General Education Course.
- Classes occur in the morning Monday – Thursday, typically 9am – 12pm for 2-3 days per week.
- Mandatory weekly workshops to get connected to UMBC resources and offices.
Support Services
- Tutoring sessions will be offered to assist students work on papers, study, homework, and preparing for exams.
- Drop-in Office Hours will be available with the Dawg Days: Summer Bridge Staff.
- Weekly social events to build connections with fellow classmates and the UMBC community.
- Other activities in and around Baltimore to learn more about the greater UMBC community.
Summer Bridge 2024 students pose for a selfie in front of the Washington Monument during a field trip into Baltimore.
Fall Activities
Freshman Introduction to the University (UNIV101)
- All students participate in an UNIV101 – Introduction to the University Seminar (2-credits) during the fall semester to introduce them to campus resources and college success strategies
- Students will also meet semesterly with the Dawg Days: Jumpstart Summer Bridge Program Coordinator for continued advising and connection
- Optional and ongoing reunion events to stay connected to your Summer Bridge Cohort