EOP Summer Bridge

EOP Summer Bridge

EOP Summer Bridge is a mandatory five-day, four-night pre-orientation program designed to prepare incoming first-year Cal Maritime students for academic success. The dates for Summer Bridge 2025 are forthcoming.

The primary objectives of the Summer Bridge program are to foster self-efficacy, build a sense of community, enhance awareness of available resources, and strengthen the identity of incoming EOP first-year students.

Summer Bridge FAQ

Q: Is there a cost for Summer Bridge?

A: There is no charge for students to participate in the Summer Bridge program; food and accommodations are covered by EOP over the course of the program.

Q: Do EOP Summer Bridge participants still need to attend Cal Maritime Orientation?

A: Yes. Summer Bridge is a pre-orientation program. EOP students are still required to attend Cal Maritime's Orientation Week program in September before classes begin.

Q: Can family members participate in Summer Bridge?

A: We understand that the transition to college impacts the entire family. Family members are invited to assist students in moving in to the Residence Halls on the first day of Summer Bridge, and to attend a welcome session and family dinner with their students that evening to celebrate their child's first day on campus. However, family members are expected to depart following dinner on the first evening of the program.

Q: What type of programming can I expect at Summer Bridge?

A: Summer Bridge features social and academic programming to help students become acquainted with the Cal Maritime campus, their EOP peers and resources, and what will be expected of them as incoming college students. Examples of activities include regular meetings with returning student mentors, interactive social and team-building sessions, field trips, academic success workshops, and programs by Cal Maritime faculty and staff on campus resources. Students will receive a Summer Bridge schedule with more information upon acceptance into EOP.

Q: Can transfer students participate in Summer Bridge?

A: Yes. First-time transfer students can and should participate in the Summer Bidge experience. Transfer students who have dependents and/or need personal accommodations should contact the EOP office for support in advance of the first day of Summer Bridge.

Q: Who leads the Summer Bridge program?

A: Summer Bridge is supervised by EOP staff, though many sessions are led by other Cal Maritime faculty, staff, and returning EOP students who serve as mentors.  Residence Life staff supervises students in the Residence Halls for the duration of the program.

Q: Can I commute to Summer Bridge?

A: No. Students are required to live on-campus during Summer Bridge so that they can gain the most from this program. The opportunity to experience life as a residential college student is an integral part of the Summer Bridge process and the transition to successful student life at Cal Maritime. Except for the purpose of off-campus group activities or emergency situations, participating students will not be allowed to commute from campus during Summer Bridge.

Q: Will I be staying in the same residence hall/room from Summer Bridge to the academic year?

A: To avoid students having to move-in twice, the room that you stay in during Summer Bridge will be in your assigned room for the academic year. This means that Summer Bridge students should plan to move into the residence hall with their personal belongings when they arrive for Day 1 of Summer Bridge.