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What is the Summer Bridge Program?

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Want to get a headstart on your University of Regina program? Take English 100 alongside Summer Bridge university success programming this summer! The Summer Bridge Program is an on-campus* experience, intended for high school students who have been admitted to the University of Regina for the Fall 2025 semester.

What does the program include?

  • Summer Bridge Programming - our programming helps you to develop academic skills and prepare for many parts of university life, not just the English 100 course. Tentative topics include: academic writing, academic integrity, academic communication, university expectations and policies, note taking, exam preparation, time management, study plans, procrastination, stress management, and more.
  • English 100 - a 3.0 credit hour course, which can be used in all U of R undergraduate programs.
  • Guest Presentations - to learn more about the U of R and all of its services

*This program is offered on the Regina campus

 

Add to Your Summer Bridge Experience!

Interested in living on campus during the Summer Bridge Program this August? Whether you are wanting to live on campus just for the month of August or you will continue living on campus in the Fall and Winter, residence is a great option to assist with your transition to University life. If you would like to add to your Summer Bridge experience by living on campus, please e-mail Housing.Services@uregina.ca  or visit their website to find out more!

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Contact Us

Email: Student.Success@uregina.ca
Phone: 306-585-4076
In Person: RC 230

What Happens in the Program?

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Summer Bridge Orientation

Summer bridge students attend a mandatory in-person orientation day on July 3, 2025. Information that will be covered includes: understanding the different program components, meeting your instructors, getting a campus tour, reviewing the syllabus, receiving the reading list, and learning specific academic strategies to prepare you for the pre-work required before the English 100 class starts.

Course Pre-Work - July

In July, students are required to complete the 'pre-work' for English 100, which involves completing the reading assignments for English 100. You will receive the syllabus outlining what needs to be read at the July orientation session.

Summer Bridge Classes - August

In August, students attend daily Summer Bridge Programming and English 100 classes on-campus in Regina. Summer Bridge Programming occurs for half of the day with English 100 classes in the other half of the day. This programming runs Tuesday to Friday, from 8:30 AM - 11:15 AM and 12:30 PM - 3:15 PM, for the month of August.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can take the Summer Bridge Program?

The Summer Bridge Program is intended for high school students who have been admitted to the University of Regina for the Fall 2025 semester.

Students must participate in the English 100 class and the workshops as part of this program. Students who have already completed English 100 should not register for Summer Bridge.

What is the cost of the Summer Bridge Program?
Students will pay tuition for the English 100 course, the $500 Student Success Workshop cost, as well the cost of any textbooks needed.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline for the 2025 program is June 17, 2025.
How do I apply?

The application form for Summer 2025 is available here.  If you applied for University admission online before, you will log-in using the same account as a "Returning User."

When you apply, you will select "Undergraduate Application" as your application type.

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When you are asked to select your program, you will enter "Special/Other" as the type of program you plan to complete, and "Casual Studies - Summer Bridge Program" as your "Program of Study."

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I've applied, what's next?
  1. After your application has been processed, you will receive an email telling you to login to the application portal and accept your offer.
  2. Once you have accepted your offer, we will register you in the English 100 and Student Success classes.
  3. Attend the Orientation Day on July 3, 2025. At the orientation, you will receive the reading list for the course.
  4. During the month of July, there are no scheduled classes. You will complete the required readings for your class during this time.
  5. In August, you will attend your on-campus classes.