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The Community College听
The START (Summer Bridge) Program is a four-week program that runs during the second summer term from June 28, 2023鈥擩uly 27, 2023, Monday-Thursday only, plus one Friday Field Trip. If you are eligible for Student Support Services/TRIO and accepted for Summer Bridge Program, there is no tuition fee for the program courses; however, students are responsible for other college costs such as books, dorm fees, transportation, etc.听
Why Attend the START (Summer Bridge) Program?听
START is designed to provide students with opportunities to:听
- Bridge the transition from high school and/or work to community college
- Earn up to nine college credits听
- Get a 鈥渉ead start鈥� or 鈥渏ump鈥� on community college life prior to the Fall semester
- Become aware of options available at the community college听
- Maximize academic potential听
- Increase basic academic skills and preparation for college especially for students with ACTs below 18, or less, in English, Reading, and/or Math听
- Improve self-esteem, self-confidence, and motivation听
- Plan effectively and set goals听
- Study and learn effectively听
- Be aware of career choices and pathways at the community college听
- Understand the structure, operations, expectations, policies and procedures at the community college听
- Possibly decrease the amount of time spent in developmental courses听
Application Process听
Complete the following steps to be considered for the START Program:听
- Submit a completed and signed admissions application to the PRCC Office of Admissions for the Summer semester. Include an official high school or GED test transcript indicating passing with your ACT scores.听
- or for more information contact Student Support Services/TRiO at (601) 403-1469 or (601) 403-1285.听
Program applications will be reviewed and START students will be selected. Selected students must be accepted and enrolled in the college.听