The College Bridge Program 2009

Thanks to a partnership between the Chicago Public Schools and Northwestern University, we are pleased to admit a select group of high school juniors from CPS to the College Bridge Program each summer. Each participant may enroll in one undergraduate course, for which he or she receives credit. Tuition is free, and students may choose from a wide variety of classes. Participants are also reimbursed for textbook costs. By taking college-level courses with Northwestern undergraduates, participants in the College Bridge Program have the opportunity to experience academic and social life on campus. They gain confidence, experience, and inspiration - a terrific head start for any student preparing for college.

This year's program will take place from June 22, 2009 to August 21, 2009, as part of the regular Northwestern Summer Session, and students can earn credit for satisfactorily completed courses.

Applying to the College Bridge Program

To be considered for the College Bridge Program, students must be rising Chicago public high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Application Materials Checklist:

• Application form
• 250-500 word personal statement
• Letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope from a high school counselor
• Official high school transcript

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2009 College Bridge Program. If you are interested in applying for the 2010 College Bridge Program, please visit our website in early 2010 for updated information.

Deadline

Completed applications for the 2009 College Bridge Program are due April 1, 2009. Applicants who do not have a letter of recommendation from their counselor will not be considered. Applicants receive an admission decision by mail one to two weeks after the deadline.

Courses

College Bridge students are eligible to take almost any of the 100- and 200-level classes on either the Chicago or Evanston campuses during Summer Session. Complete information about our course offerings, including up-to-the-minute class times and course descriptions, can be found here: http://www.northwestern.edu/summer/courses/.

Adds, Drops, and Withdrawals:

Students who have registered for a course through the College Bridge Program at Northwestern University are considered enrolled for the duration, and are expected to attend all sessions of the course for which they are registered. Excessive absences do not signal a student's intent to drop or withdraw, and is cause for failure in the course. Therefore, students wishing to change their registration in any way - by changing or dropping a course - must do so through our office. If Summer Session has already begun, certain courses may not be available for course changes. If you need to change your schedule in any way, please contact Betsy Haberl at e-haberl@northwestern.edu.

Academic Integrity

Northwestern University students and faculty are committed to scholarly principles that respect and acknowledge individual achievement. Because of this, certain behaviors are viewed as unacceptable, including cheating, plagiarism, falsifying or fabricating information, and aiding or abetting academic dishonesty. Students who violate these principles are subject to penalties, including course failure and dismissal from Northwestern University. More information on Academic Integrity is available here: www.scs.northwestern.edu/student/issues/academic_integrity.cfm.

Contact Us

Office of Summer Session and Special Programs
College Bridge Program
405 Church Street
Evanston, Illinois 60208-4220
847-491-3443
e-haberl@northwestern.edu