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 2025. Click here to learn more!
Please note: A mandatory orientation is scheduled for May 31, 2025, to kick off the program.
Program Benefits
- FREE tuition and fees for up to six (6) credit hours; see Academic Pathway options below
- FREE housing and meals [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.
Academic Pathways
Earn up to six (6) FREE credit hours toward general requirements.
Students will be enrolled in one of the following courses:
College of Engineering (Program participants will take 1 course):
- Chemistry 1400: College Chemistry I (3 credits)
- Chemistry 1401: College Chemistry I- Lab (1 Credit)
- Computer Science 1050: Algorithm Design and Programming (4 credits)
- Math 1160: Precalculus (5 credits)
Trulaske College of Business (Program participants will take 1-2 courses)
- Chemistry 1400: College Chemistry I (3 credits)
- Communication 1200: Public Speaking (3 credits)
- Math 1100: College Algebra (3 credits)
- Math 1160: Precalculus (5 credits)
- Philosophy 1200: How to Think: Logic and Reasoning for Everyday Life (3 Credits)
College of Health Sciences (Program participants will take 1-2 courses)
- Chemistry 1400: College Chemistry I (3 credits)
- Chemistry 1401: College Chemistry I- Lab (1 Credit)
- Communication 1200: Public Speaking (3 credits)
- Math 1100: College Algebra (3 credits)
- Philosophy 1200: How to Think: Logic and Reasoning for Everyday Life (3 Credits)
School of Medicine Pre-Med Track (Program participants will take 1-2 courses)
- Chemistry 1400: College Chemistry I (3 credits)
- Chemistry 1401: College Chemistry I- Lab (1 Credit)
Questions? Contact Leo Medal at 573-882-9303 or lmedal@missouri.edu
Advising or course questions? Contact:
College of Engineering: William Nelsen at 573-884-7207 or nelsenw@missouri.edu
College of Health Science: Donal Buckner at 573-884-9133 or bucknerd@health.missouri.edu
School of Medicine: Dr. Joel Stancer at stancerj@health.missouri.edu
Trulaske College of Business: Dr. Robert Day at rday@missouri.edu
