Summer Bridge
The Project Avance Summer Bridge program is a 2-week program for incoming freshmen considering a degree in a STEM field intended to provide academic readiness for college life. Students admitted to the program will experience classes curated to prepare them for chemistry and biology for science majors in addition to campus tours, advising opportunities, Faculty and Industry Speakers, hands-on activities, engaging with Peer Advisors, and off-campus industry tours. These informative industry tours will be local and regional sites to introduce students to potential careers in STEM fields.
Requirements
The Project Avance Summer Bridge Program invites students who meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled in Dual Credit courses through Palo Alto College
- Admitted to PAC for the Fall 2025 semester and plan to major in a STEM field
- Feel they could use additional chemistry and biology support or help to become connected to resources and support
Dates:
The 2025 Project Avance Summer Bridge Program will take place in person Monday through Thursday, July 7 – 18. Students are expected to be available during the day to attend all scheduled classes and activities.
Cost:
The Project Avance Summer Bridge Program is free.
Palo Alto College is a commuter college, and therefore, this program is not an overnight program. Transportation to and from the Project Avance Summer Bridge Program is not provided, but transportation will be provided for off-campus industry tours.
Students will be provided with a temporary parking permit if necessary.
Incentives:
Students who complete all the program requirements will receive a stipend to compensate them for their time and participation.
The 2025 Project Avance Summer Bridge Program will take place in person Monday through Thursday, July 7 – 18. Students are expected to be available during the day to attend all scheduled classes and activities.
You can apply online here. Space is limited to 50 students.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Students will be notified and selected before the end of April with a tentative schedule so they can make any necessary arrangements.
Students must complete the registration, Emergency Info, medical release, Behavior Agreement, and Right of Consent forms provided in the application process.
Industry Tours will be part of the schedule at local and regional sites are intended to begin introducing students to potential careers in the field.
Transportation to and from the Project Avance Summer Bridge Program is not provided, but transportation will be provided for off-campus industry tours. Students will be provided with a temporary parking permit if necessary. Parking is free and open unless specifically labeled as reserved for staff. We ask that registrants park in Lot 11 for the Project Avance Summer Bridge.
Project Avance Summer Bridge will be at Palo Alto College in the Rio Grande building, Rooms 165 and 166 (see campus map provided).
All supplies will be provided to complete any Project Avance Summer Bridge activities. Lunch will be provided. We encourage everyone to bring a refillable water bottle and sunblock during the Industry Tours.
Dress comfortably in business casual attire. There will be some outdoor walking portions during each session and during the Industry Tours.
Lunch will be provided. You are welcome to bring lunch or buy lunch.
Students and their caregivers are responsible for their own transportation to and from Palo Alto College. Transportation will be provided to all Industry Tours from Palo Alto College.
Report to Palo Alto College in the Rio Grande building, rooms 165 and 166. Staff will direct you.
All those participating in Project Avance Summer Bridge are expected to comply with the Palo Alto Code of Conduct.
Contact Information
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Project Avance |
Rio Grande Building Room 252 |