Registration for the Red Hawks Rise Bridge Program has closed for the summer. Updated information will be posted this fall.
What is Red Hawks Rise?
Beginning your college journey can be a challenge for anybody, and after the last few years many students need a little boost to be college ready. Community colleges throughout Michigan are working with state partners 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 daily breakfast and other refreshments.
- 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.
- Free laptop, based on program completion.
- Opportunity to take free English 101 and Co-Req for college credit*.
- Free personal assistance from dedicated professionals.
How much does it cost?
Red Hawks Rise is completely FREE with no cost for tuition or textbooks.
