Red Hawk Rise

Summer Bridge Program

Register online by June 30

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday-Thursday, July 14 - July 31
at the Benton Harbor Campus
Free for all incoming LMC students and class of 2025 graduates

What is Red Hawks Rise? 

Beginning your college journey can be a challenge for anybody, and sometimes students need a little boost to be college ready. Our team is here to assist students with the transition from high school to college-level academics and campus life with confidence. This immersive 12-day non-residential face-to-face summer program exists to help Red Hawks rise before their first semester starts!

What are the benefits?

• Meet other new students and learn how to navigate life on campus
• Enhance success strategies in an inclusive and supportive environment
• Feel more secure in your math, reading, and writing skills and in the demands of college work
• Meet with financial aid staff, tutors, and advisors before regular classes begin
• Learn about the many resources available to students
• Get guidance in identifying strengths and linking them to career and vocational opportunities
• Improve study skills, time management skills, goal setting, and test-taking strategies

What's in it for me?

• Get ready for college!
• Find your support system
• Free LMC gear, learning materials, and classroom supplies
• Free food and refreshments daily
• Free access to LMC resources, labs, and WiFi hotspots while in the program.
• An in-depth assessment of placement in college-level math and English
• Free transportation assistance for students in a ten-mile radius of main campus
• Free laptop, based on program completion.
• Free personal assistance from dedicated professionals.

How much does it cost?

Red Hawks Rise is completely FREE with no cost for tuition or textbooks.

How do I register?

Please register in advance to ensure sufficient resources are available.  
Space is limited. Students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.  

Register online using this link before June 30:  

Application

Once registered, you will receive confirmation from a program coordinator with further instructions.  

Who do I contact with questions?

Please contact Beth Lehner, College Life Skills Faculty and Red Hawks Rise Coordinator at ranthony@lakemichigancollege.edu