Mizzou Summer Bridge Accelerator Program: June 1 - July 26, 2024

The University of Missouri’s Summer Bridge Accelerator Program is a residential academic experience that helps bridge the gap between high school and college for selected applicants. First-year, first-time college students have the opportunity to enroll in general education courses, create meaningful relationships, and become familiar with campus resources before arriving at Mizzou in the fall – giving these students an edge and setting them on the path to success. 

Applications are now open for Summer 2024. Click here to learn more!

Please note: To kick-off the program a mandatory orientation is scheduled for June 1, 2024.

Program Benefits

  • FREE tuition and fees for up to six (6) credit hours, see Academic Pathway options below
  • FREE room and board [double occupancy]
  • Academic and personal development
  • Opportunity to become familiar with campus resources, the college experience, and much more
  • Establish connections and relationships with campus faculty, staff, and other students
  • Create an academic foundation to build upon

Students at Southwest Village
Academic Pathways

Earn up to six (6) FREE credit hours toward general requirements.

Students will be enrolled in one of the following courses:

Engineering (Program participants will take 1 course):

  • CHEM 1320: College Chemistry (4 credits)
  • Computer Science 1050: Algorithm Design and Programming (4 credits)
  • MATH 1160: Precalculus (5 credits)

Education & Human Development (Program participants will take 1-2 courses)

  • Chemistry 1320: College Chemistry I (4 credits)
  • Communication 1200: Public Speaking (3 credits)
  • Math 1100*: College Algebra (3 credits)
  • Math 1160*: Precalculus (5 credits)
  • Psychology 1000: General Psychology (3 credits)

Health Sciences  (Program participants will take 1-2 courses)

  • Chemistry 1320: College Chemistry I (4 credits)
  • Communication 1200: Public Speaking (3 credits)
  • Math 1100: College Algebra (3 credits)
  • Psychology 1000: General Psychology (3 credits)

Begin the application process


Questions? Contact Leo Medal at 573-882-9303 or lmedal@missouri.edu

Advising or course questions? Contact:

Engineering: William Nelsen at 573-884-7207 or nelsenw@missouri.edu

Health Science: Donal Buckner at 573-884-9133 or bucknerd@health.missouri.edu

Education & Human Development: Theresa Solis Metz at 573-882-0511 or metzms@missouri.edu