The College Bridge Program 2010

Thanks to a partnership between the Chicago Public Schools and Northwestern University, we are pleased to admit a select group of high school juniors from CPS to the College Bridge Program each summer. Each participant may enroll in one undergraduate course, for which he or she receives college credit. Tuition and textbooks are free, and students may choose from a wide variety of classes. By taking college-level courses with Northwestern undergraduates, participants in the College Bridge Program have the opportunity to experience academic and social life on campus. They gain confidence, experience, and inspiration - a terrific head start for any student preparing for college.

This year's program will take place from June 21, 2010 to August 20, 2010, as part of the regular Northwestern Summer Session, and students earn college and high school credit for satisfactorily completed courses.

Applying to the College Bridge Program

To be considered for the College Bridge Program, students must be rising Chicago public high school seniors with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Application Materials Checklist:

• Application form
• 250-500 word personal statement
• Letter of recommendation or Recommendation Form in a sealed envelope from a high school counselor
• Official high school transcript

Deadline - April 2, 2010

Completed applications must be received by April 2, 2010.

Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Applicants receive an admission decision by mail approximately two weeks after the deadline.

Admitted College Bridge Students

Courses

College Bridge students are eligible to take almost any of the 100- and 200-level classes on either the Chicago or Evanston campuses during Summer Session. 300-level classes require special permission. Complete information about our course offerings, including up-to-the-minute class times and course descriptions, can be found here: www.northwestern.edu/summer/courses/.

Adds, Drops, and Withdrawals

Students who have registered for a course through the College Bridge Program at Northwestern University are considered enrolled for the duration, and are expected to attend all sessions of the course for which they are registered. Excessive absences do not signal a student's intent to drop or withdraw, and is cause for failure in the course. Therefore, students wishing to change their registration in any way - by changing or dropping a course - must do so through our office. If Summer Session has already begun, certain courses may not be available for course changes. If you need to change your schedule in any way, please contact Betsy Haberl at e-haberl@northwestern.edu.

Academic Integrity

Northwestern University students and faculty are committed to scholarly principles that respect and acknowledge individual achievement. Because of this, certain behaviors are viewed as unacceptable, including cheating, plagiarism, falsifying or fabricating information, and aiding or abetting academic dishonesty. Students who violate these principles are subject to penalties, including course failure and dismissal from Northwestern University. More information on Academic Integrity is available here: www.scs.northwestern.edu/student/issues/academic_integrity.cfm.

Transcripts and Grades

Current College Bridge students can view and print their grades through CAESAR.

College Bridge students who enrolled in courses in 2009 or later can request their official Northwestern University transcript from the School of Continuing Studies Registrar’s Office. Instructions can be found here.

College Bridge students who enrolled in courses prior to 2009 should request their official Northwestern University transcript from the NU Registrar’s Office. Instructions can be found here.

Contact Us

Office of Summer Session and Special Programs
College Bridge Program
405 Church Street
Evanston, Illinois 60208-4220
847-491-3443
e-haberl@northwestern.edu