EOP B.E.S.T. (Building Essential Skills and Talents) Summer Bridge

The EOP B.E.S.T. Summer Bridge Program is an intensive 5-week residential academic preparation program designed to enhance student educational achievement, timely progress toward a university degree, and a successful transition to SDSU.

Each summer, a select group of new EOP first-year students have the opportunity to get a head start on their college education and experience at SDSU. Students participate in five weeks of intensive academic studies, earning up to seven academic units, enhancing their writing, math, and study skills focused on meeting SDSU’s writing and math competency requirements.

Through this program, students will become familiar with San Diego State University and will build community with other first-generation students from all over California. You will have the opportunity to develop essential educational skills, participate in social and recreational activities, and become familiar with the resources that SDSU has to offer you! 

Regarded as one of the nation’s finest summer transitional programs, the EOP BEST Summer Bridge Program at San Diego State University plays a big part in EOP student success by achieving higher grade-point averages and lower academic probation rates than other SDSU students. 

 

Check out this helpful video!

 

EOP Summer Bridge Criteria

EOP BEST Summer Bridge accepts a select number of students from those who have academic need and have:

1. Admission to SDSU and EOP (Educational Opportunity Program)
2. Complete an additional FAFSA or Dream Act application for the 2024-2025 academic year
3. Submitted their Intent to Enroll packet by May 1, 2025 
4. EOP Summer Bridge Paper Application (to be uploaded on form below)
5. Submit their completed Summer Bridge application by May 4, 2025
   
   1. PLEASE NOTE: You will need to sign in to your Gmail or SDSU email account to complete the Google form application (#4). 
6. Register for EOP First Contact (registration opens in early May)
7. Apply for LSAMP! A small cohort of Summer Bridge STEM participants who apply and are selected will participate in LSAMP. LSAMP provides a stipend of $500 for a successful completion of their program. 
   1. LSAMP Website
   2. LSAMP Program Flyer
   3. LSAMP Application
8. Take a look at our EOP Summer Bridge Packing List

 

How to Apply:

If admitted to SDSU and EOP, you can complete the online Summer Bridge Application here. Please be sure to also submit another financial aid application for the 2024-2025 school year to be eligible for the program this summer.

We will contact students once final decisions have been made to let you know the status of your application. Selected participants are required to attend the Summer Bridge orientation at the end of EOP First Contact. More information about this will be forthcoming. 

NOTE: All Summer Bridge participants will be participating in New Student Orientation on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Please register accordingly. The EOP Summer Bridge Welcome will occur on July 6, 2025. More information to come. 

Dates for 2025 Summer Bridge:

• Sunday, July 6, 2025 -  Friday, August 8, 2025

Informational Session Dates 

• Tuesday, March 25, 2025
  Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  Modality: Virtual 
  Zoom ID: 825 4475 6877 | https://SDSU.zoom.us/j/82544756877
• Tuesday, April 8, 2025
  Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  Modality: Virtual 
  Zoom ID: 825 4475 6877 | https://SDSU.zoom.us/j/82544756877

Summer Bridge Office Hours

• Dates: March 20, 27; April 10, 24; May 1
  Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 
  Zoom ID: 851 3315 5373 | https://SDSU.zoom.us/j/85133155373

Apply for EOP Summer Bridge

Contact Us!

Contact: 619-594-6298
Email: [email protected]

For more information, see the FAQ section on Summer Bridge. Join us virtually for our Information Session to get a more detailed picture of Summer Bridge 2025.