Summer Bridge Program 2024
UIC College of Engineering welcomes a new batch of freshman engineering students to the S-STEM Program for Fall 2024!
The Summer Bridge program offered S-STEM scholars an immersive introduction to both campus life and the city of Chicago. Throughout the week, students stayed at the ARC dorms and attended a tailored orientation, exploring campus facilities and programs to support their success. Daily activities included seminars, group bonding exercises, and reflection sessions to promote academic and personal development. Special highlights of the week included special alumni panels, an architecture tour, and a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry, allowing students to connect with their peers, mentors, and the broader community.
2024 Agenda Heading link
| Sunday July 28th | Monday July 29th | Tuesday July 30th | Wednesday July 31st | Thursday August 1st | Friday August 2nd | Saturday August 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholar Arrivals/Check in | Introduction to College of Engineering | Group Activity | Group Activity | Field Trip to Museum of Science and Industry | Alumni Panels | SBP Feedback and Experience |
| ARC Tour | Campus Tour | Introduction to Equity and Inclusion in Engineering Program | Introduction to Chance Program | Recreation Center | UIC Connected | SBP Adjournment and Student Pickup |
| Meet and Great Dinner | Group Activity | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | Introduction to Mechanical and Industrial Engineering | Group Activity | Architecture Tour | |
| Ice Breakers/ Details of SBP | Introduction to Computer Science | Makerspace | Group Activity | Reflection | Reflection | |
| Reflection | Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering | Introduction to Disability Resource Center | Financial Aid and Scholarship/S-STEM System | |||
| Introduction to Chemical Engineering | Introduction to UIC Counseling Center | Group Activity | ||||
| Learning Educational System and Goals I | Reflection | Introduction to Civil, Materials, and Environmental Engineering | ||||
| Group Activity | Group Activity | |||||
| Reflection | Learning Educational System and Goals II | |||||
| Reflection |