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WVU Potomac State College is hosting its fifth annual Summer Bridge Program in August 2026. The Summer Bridge program provides students an opportunity to place out of their Math 122 and English 100 courses. In addition, students who participate in the program can move in early, create a peer community, and participate in college readiness programs. Move-in is August 9, and the program runs from August 10-14. COMMUTERS WELCOME!

Who's eligible?

Students are eligible if they are first-time freshmen that have one of the following qualifications:

Enrolled in Math 122 and/or English 100 in 2026-2027 academic year.

High School GPA less than a 3.0.

What you get

Ability to move in early
Chance to place out of Math 122
Chance to place out of English 100
Strategies and skills on how to be successful in college
A community of peers and mentors
Evening student activities
Award given to those who complete the program, the fall semester, and enroll in the following Spring semester.

Summer Bridge Printable Flyer

Summer Bridge 2026 Calendar

Sunday, August 9

Noon-2 p.m. - Move-In. Check in at the RA Desk in University Place.
4:30-5 p.m. - Summer Bridge Welcome in Davis Conference Center
5-6 p.m. - Dinner

Monday, August 10

9-9:30 a.m. - Welcome Activities
10-11 a.m. - ALEKS Prep
11 a.m.-Noon - College Prep
Noon-1 p.m. - Lunch
1-2 p.m. - ALEKS Prep
2-3 p.m. - Accuplacer Prep
3-3:30 p.m. - Library Presentation
5-6 p.m. - Dinner

Tuesday, August 11

9-9:30 a.m. - Mindfulness with Michelle
10-11 a.m. - ALEKS Prep
11 a.m.-Noon - College Prep
Noon-1 p.m. - Lunch
1-2 p.m. - ALEKS Prep
2-3 p.m. - Accuplacer Prep
3-3:30 p.m. - Mentorship Presentation
5-6 p.m. - Dinner

Wednesday, August 12

9-9:30 a.m. - Mindfulness with Michelle
10-11 a.m. - ALEKS Prep
11 a.m.-Noon - College Prep
Noon-1 p.m. - Lunch
1-2 p.m. - ALEKS Prep
2-3 p.m. - Accuplacer Prep
3-3:30 p.m. - Career Readiness Presentation
5-6 p.m. - Dinner

Thursday, August 13

9-9:30 a.m. - ALEKS Make-Up
10-11 a.m. - ALEKS Prep
11 a.m.-Noon - College Prep
Noon-1 p.m. - Lunch
1-2 p.m. - ALEKS Placement Exam
2-3 p.m. - Accuplacer Prep
3-4 p.m. - Accuplacer Placement Exam
5-6 p.m. - Dinner

Friday, August 14

10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Whole Group Trip/Activity (Boxed Lunch Included)

Summer Bridge Calendar Printable Version

All activities, except dinner and the Summer Bridge Welcome, will take place in Academy Hall 310! Social Evening activities will take place each day after dinner!