Summer Bridge

All newly admitted EOP first-year and transfer students are required to participate in the EOP Summer Bridge Program, held in July - August.

The EOP Summer Bridge Program is designed to help students bridge the gap between high school and college through intentional programming and enrichment activities. Students will be able to participate in activities that help them learn about the campus culture, EOP history, leadership development, financial aid, and more. Summer Bridge is also a great way for students to engage and network with other EOP students and build meaningful connections prior to the start of the school year. For more information about Summer Bridge go to the frequently asked questions page.

We offer two options for first-year students to participate in: Summer Bridge Residential and Summer Bridge Commuter.

EOP Summer Bridge Program Residential Option:
Session 1: Sunday, July 13 - Friday, July 18, 2025
During the Summer Bridge Residential experience, students will live on-campus in the residence halls (dorms) and participate in activities that help them learn about the campus culture throughout the week.

EOP Summer Bridge Program Commuter Option:
Session 1: Tuesday, July 8 - Thursday, July 10, 2025
EOP SBP Commuter is not a residential experience and does not require student to stay on the dorms during the week of the program. Students will participate in this program each day by commuting to campus each day of the program.

Transfer Summer Bridge Program (TSBP)
In Person: Wednesday, July 30 - Friday, August 1, 2025
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Transfer Summer Bridge Program (TSBP) is a three-day orientation program for EOP’s transfer cohort. The program is designed for students to have a smooth transition to CSULB. Workshops that will address this transition include a discussion on imposter syndrome, post graduate outreach, and accessibility to student programs that develop skills for postgraduate work. Students will have an opportunity to meet new transfer students and peer mentors to build a student network before starting CSULB.

If you have any questions email EOP at eop-admissions@csulb.edu