The Key to Getting Ahead is the Right Starting Point
Attend our four-week Summer Bridge program to help you transition from high school to college. This is an opportunity for you to build your skills and prepare for your college career at FLC.
Earn 3-4 college credits by completing a math or English comp course that counts towards your Liberal Arts Core. The small class size allows for individualized instruction, practice, and collaboration.
Engage in workshops and coaching on professional skills and gain work experience in a part-time job on campus!
Skyhawk Summer Bridge 2023
Registration deadline is July 1.
When: July 29 – August 24Where: Fort Lewis College & Durango CommunityCost: $50 – covers tuition, on-campus housing, all meals, and adventures in Durango! For financial assistance with the registration fee, please email Michelle Bonanno at bonanno_m@fortlewis.edu.
Summer Bridge participants have been invited to the program via email. If you didn’t receive an email invitation or have questions about your eligibility for the program, please contact your Admission Counselor or email admission@fortlewis.edu for registration details.
For more information, please contact Michelle Bonanno at bonanno_m@fortlewis.edu or call 970-247-7183.
Tentative schedule
You will either take a math or English course that will contribute to your Liberal Arts Core. Advisors in Skyhawk Station will use information in your FLC application and your Advising Questionnaire to enroll you in the Summer Bridge course that best fits your FLC academic plan.
Check-in is at 10 a.m. on July 29 at Skyhawk Station. FLC staff and students welcome you into the Skyhawk Summer Bridge Program. You will get your keys to move into your residence hall, your Skycard (campus ID), and complete any outstanding requirements. Once you are checked in, you will move into your residence hall. That weekend, we will have an opening dinner, teambuilding activities, and family orientation.
You will be moving into your fall housing assignment when you move in for Summer Bridge. Bring all of the belongings you will need for the academic year.
We strongly recommend you bring the following items to Summer Bridge:
Some of you may need to bring all your belongings when you first come to campus. No problem! We will have a designated place to store your belongings and store them in a safe location until Orientation.
We strongly discourage participants from going home during the program with the exception of our family weekend Aug 11-13.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the entire program for FREE! During off-campus activities, we will also provide food for free.
We are planning a host of activities during Skyhawk Summer Bridge for you to experience our beautiful mountain town of Durango. Some examples include rafting down the Animas River, paddle boarding & swimming at Lake Nighthorse, going for a walk in the woods, and going to dinner and a movie downtown.
All students participating in the Summer Bridge Program will live in the same residence hall on campus.
Your room will get cleaned once a week.
We have laundry facilities in your residence hall.
You can bring your car to campus for Summer Bridge. During the summer there aren’t any parking fees. However, you must purchase a parking permit for the fall and spring semesters.
Transportation will be provided for free for all activities off campus
Bring your laptop. If you don’t have access to a computer, FLC has a TechPack that you can rent. Additional materials, such as course readings/textbooks, will be provided.
Contact the Accessibility Resource Center for support in creating and maintaining equal access and opportunity on campus. We can support you with academic, housing, and other accommodations to remove some of the obstacles that might otherwise inhibit your experience of campus life.
If a Service Animal accompanies you on campus, we recommend you contact the Accessibility Resource Center to assist in your animal’s transition. If you live in campus housing, you must register your service animal with our office.
If you are interested in applying for an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) while attending FLC, you will need documentation from a licensed mental health provider.
You will need to complete your new student checklist before arriving on campus. It is required that you fulfill your COVID vaccine, booster, and immunization requirements before attending the program. You will also need to upload a photo for your Skycard before the start of the program. You can find checklist items in your admission portal.
Yes, Orientation is mandatory for all first-year students. During Orientation you will meet even more friends. Engage in even more programming. And connect with even more resources on campus. You will be automatically registered for Orientation. For more details on the schedule, please go to the orientation website.