Bridge Scholars FAQ
Bridge Scholars Program
When are interviews held?
- Interviews for the 2012-2013 Bridge Scholars Program are scheduled for February 25, March 9 and 23 and April 6 and 21.
- BSP candidates will meet with an interview panel for approximately 30 minutes to ensure that the program is a mutual good fit.
- We recommend that you dress appropriately, arrive a few minutes early to find parking and the interview location, and also familiarize yourself with the Bridge Scholars Program brochure and/or website prior to visiting campus for your interview.
- Following your interview, you will have an opportunity to visit The Village at West Campus for a housing tour. (www.gcsu.edu/housing/index.htm)
- If you have been nominated for BSP by the Office of Admissions and you are interested in interviewing, please call the Center for Student Success to schedule an interview: 478-445-2361.
- Driving directions and guest parking passes will be provided to you.
When will I know if I've been accepted into the Bridge Scholars Program (BSP)?
- It is our goal to have admission status determined within one to two weeks of your interview date.
- The student will be able to check his or her status online.
- The student will also receive an acceptance packet in the mail with immunization forms and other information.
- Admissions decisions will be made on a rolling basis until the program is full.
- Admissions decisions following interviews are final and not subject to appeal.
Are classes held on July 4?
- No. Georgia College will be closed for the holiday. This is the only day that students may leave campus during the summer session. Students must be back by the start of classes the next morning.
What courses will I be taking during the summer?
- All students will be enrolled in three courses for a total of seven credit hours. Two courses count toward the academic core and one is a student success seminar. Potential CORE courses are Math 1101, America's Diverse Cultural Heritage, Fine and Applied Arts in Society, Political Science, History, and Psychology. The GC 1010: Student Success Seminar is a course that focuses on strategies for academic and life skills success in college.
- Students must pass ALL courses with a "C" or better in order to return for the fall semester.
- NOTE: Students should NOT try to POUNCE classes. BSP staff will enroll students in their summer courses based on intended major and AP/Dual Enrollment credit.
How long will I be in class each day?
- Classes will be held from approximately 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Is it mandatory to purchase a meal plan?
- Yes. You will need it for lunch breaks between classes on main campus. We will be holding various programs over mealtimes on main campus throughout the summer.
How is my program fee used?
- These fees are used for programs such as teambuilding challenge course, socials, educational programs, prizes, transportation to various events, t-shirts, and so on. There are also programs offered throughout the academic year that are exclusively for BSP that are funded by this fee. Extra-curricular events are a mandatory part of the BSP experience. Exceptions will only be made for scheduling conflicts due to class or emergency.
Can I go home on the weekends during the summer?
- Because this is a very intensive program and your fall admission is contingent upon you doing well academically, you will be required to remain on campus, with the exception of the July 4th holiday.
- Overnight visitors are not allowed during the summer session and BSP participants are required to stay in their own apartments each night during the week and weekends.
When will I be able to meet my roommates and other BSP students?
- Roommates will be assigned at the conclusion of interviews and determined by the program director based primarily on academic factors such as major and cohort assignment. Once assignments are made, you will be able to view your apartment and roommates online.
- You may also join our facebook group to begin chatting with your peers. Just look for Bridge Scholars Program 2012-2013! You may want to chat together to discuss what each person will bring for the apartment (ex: vacuum cleaner).
Summer Session
BSP orientation and move-in: June 16, 2012
Teambuilding and opening social programs: June 17, 2012
Classes: June 18-July 16, 2012
Holiday break, no classes (students return home): July 4, 2012
Final Exams: July 17-18, 2012
Closing social programs, students notified of pass/fail status: July 19, 2012
*Apartment check-out: July 20, 2012
*Please note that students will be allowed to leave belongings in their apartments until they return for fall semester.
What is the total program cost for the summer?
- Tuition: $1,512 (in-state, 7 credit hours)
- GC Student Fees (activity, transportation, technology, etc): $936
- BSP Program Fee (not covered by HOPE): $300
- Meals: $196 for a 25-block meal plan to cover your lunches between classes
- Housing rent for summer program (4-person apartment): $768
- Housing Deposit: $235
Total Summer Program Cost: $3,947
(We recommend budgeting approximately $250 for textbooks. Please note that math courses may require a graphing calculator.)
To learn more, contact the Bridge Scholars Program at:
Georgia College
Center for Student Success / 232 Lanier Hall
Campus Box 115
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: 478-445-2361
Email: bridge.scholars@gcsu.edu
