University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Summer bridge program
Summer bridge program
Summer bridge program
ACADEMIC SUCCESS INSTITUTE
ACADEMIC SUCCESS INSTITUTE
ACADEMIC SUCCESS INSTITUTE
ACADEMIC SUCCESS INSTITUTE
The Academic Success Institute (ASI) is a six-week summer academic program designed to help students make a successful transition from high school to college.
Students participate in a cohort group, learning from dedicated faculty and staff committed to creating an environment that supports life-long learning. Participants live in a residence hall, eat their meals at the Student Union, and attend classes Monday-Friday.
ASI strives to provide each student an opportunity to reach their definition of success at UW-La Crosse and eventually graduate from the university.
About
Advantages
Earn 5-8 college credits
Experience residence hall life
Make new and lasting friendships
Get comfortable with college classes and professors
Get a head-start on your college career
Learn about campus staff, services, offices, buildings, and important procedures
Enjoy the relaxed, summer-school college atmosphere
First Year Experience
In addition to the ASI summer program, we offer a first-year experience program for all ASI students which includes
Holistic Academic advising
Fall Semester: Enrollment in ENG 110 as a cohort
Spring Semester:
- Writing workshop experience
- Math supplemental instruction (forthcoming)
Financial Aid advising
Submit an application for admission to the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a requirement for participation. The UW System application is available online.
UWL ADMISSIONS invite students to apply for the program if they show the need for academic support to successfully complete a college education and identify as being from one and/or more of the following groups:
- First generation college student (neither parent earned a bachelor’s degree);
- Historically marginalized populations (African American, Native American, South-Asian American, and Latinx/Hispanic);
- Socioeconomic Status (Pell-eligible, Eligible for free-reduce lunch, etc.)
Application information
Prospective students should review the
to ensure all requirements are met.
Program Requirements
Admissions
Final High School Transcript must be submitted to the Office of Admissions a week before ASI classes start.
Your admission has been granted based on your past academic record and your courses in progress this year. Final admission is contingent upon:
- Maintaining your class rank/cumulative grade point average.
- Successful completion of all high school courses identified on your application for admission.
- Submission of an official final high school transcript upon graduation
Academic
ASI students need to
- Pass all classes in accordance to UWL’s academic standards (2.0 GPA minimum)
- Fall admittance is still at the discretion of the ASI and Admissions Directors
- Enroll in the same ENG 110 section during fall semester.
- Participate in an English Writing workshop series during spring semester.
Non-Academic
ASI students need to
- Attend weekend student orientation
- Be on time and attend all classes and program events and activities scheduled throughout the summer
- Follow UWL and Residence Life regulations and policies – violations (depending on severity) will result in dismissal from program
- One academic advising session with the ASI Director
- Meet once with an SSS advisor if eligible for SSS services
- Meet once with an advisor in the Financial Aid office
