Summer Scholars Bridge Program
The Summer Scholars Bridge Program assists incoming ROOTS students in the transition into Oregon State University. Our bridge program exists not only to increase retention, but also to develop future campus leaders. The program is designed to connect students with a solid peer group, resources on campus, a support structure of faculty and staff and become comfortable with life on campus. Participation in the program is free and includes housing and meals for the duration of the 8-day bridge.
Students participating in the ROOTS Summer Scholars Bridge Program will:
- Free early move in to campus
- Meet other new incoming students enrolling in STEM majors
- Take a field trip to the Hatfield Marine Science Center
- Get connected to Oregon State University faculty and staff
- Learn about research opportunities
- and Participation is Free!
Students participating in the ROOTS Summer Scholars Bridge Program will also have the opportunity to learn about and join the OSU STEM Leaders Program, an exciting opportunity for traditionally underrepresented students in STEM colleges at Oregon State. In this program, students gain access to several important experiences, including paid undergraduate research with a professor, workshops focused on improving the likelihood of success, a Research Ready course teaching essential skills for first-year students and interactions with a community of students with similar interests. There is no participation cost associated with this program.
Applications for the 2026/2027 cohort are now open! Dates are 9/12-9/19.