Jumpstart Summer Bridge Program

MCC-Penn Valley Jumpstart Summer Bridge Program in partnership with TRIO-Student Support Services is a college readiness program designed to support incoming first-year students, increase college success skills, and make connections with peers, faculty, and staff.

After program completion participants will be prepared to be successful inside and outside of the classroom.

Program benefits

Cohort-model designed to increase success
Free 1-Credit hour course (career exploration seminar) and materials
Individualized support services
Free Math and English Boot Camp
Group and individual tutoring support
Refreshments provided
Access to life and academic skill workshops
Introduction to campus resources

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Program schedule

Orientation	Friday, May 31, 2025
Class - GUID109	Monday & Wednesday 9:30 - 10:20 a.m. (Career Exploration Seminar)
Math/English Boot Camp	Monday & Wednesday 10:30 – 12:30 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Workshops	Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Academic and Life Skills Workshops)

Support Services
Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(Other support services provided)

Important dates

April 11	Applications Available
May 24	Application Deadline
June 6	Orientation
June 9	Class begins
July 24	Last Class Day

Program eligibility

Applicants must complete the following by Saturday, May 24, 2025

MCC admissions application
Summer Bridge Program application
Be a first-time student at MCC-Penn Valley (Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment are not considered)
2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Enrolled for Fall 2025 at least part-time
First-generation college student, or low-income, or student with disability
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Residence
Intend to complete an associate degree or certification program

Ready to begin?

Apply to the program