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- https://sou.edu/admissions/discover/specialized-programs/bridge/
- https://sou.edu/admissions/discover/specialized-programs/bridge/
Bridge Program
Southern Oregon University’s Bridge Program is a first-year experience that helps promising students transition to college successfully by supporting their social, emotional, and academic strengths. The program is open to graduating Oregon high school students and welcomes underrepresented students.
Sign up for a Virtual Info Session about the Bridge Program:
- March 4, 2021 at 6 pm | Sign Up
The Bridge Program provides the following benefits, at no additional cost to participating students:
- Bridge Orientation, a four-day, residential experience that supports students’ transition to college life
- Increased financial support during the first year
- Enhanced academic advising, career counseling, and access to on-campus jobs
- Campus connections to key resources, faculty, and services
- Academic workshops in study skills, time management, and student success
- Supportive year-long peer mentoring
- Leadership development and social networking opportunities
- Access to cultural events, civic engagement projects, and social activities
- Up to seven tuition-free credits through first-year Bridge courses
Students nominated and accepted into the Bridge Program will begin their transition to Southern Oregon University during Bridge Orientation in late September. Bridge Orientation is a four-day residential experience that begins just prior to the start of the Fall Term; it includes on-campus housing and meals and is provided free of charge to Bridge students.
Bridge Orientation includes academic workshops, financial aid workshops, academic advising, community engagement activities, and other fun activities that provide students for college success. Bridge Seminar courses, mentoring, and activities throughout the year build on this initial orientation, connecting students to people, program, resources, and opportunities that develop their strengths and contribute to their academic success, community engagement, and leadership skills.
To inquire more about the Bridge Program, contact our coordinator directly at bridge@sou.edu.
Nominate a Student or Yourself
The SOU Bridge Program is only available to students graduating from an Oregon high school. Special consideration will be given to students who bring equity strengths to our campus, including students from low-income families, students representing groups that have been historically underrepresented at colleges and universities, students who will be the first in their family to graduate from college, and students who have overcome extraordinary challenges.
TO NOMINATE A STUDENT
Please click the button below and complete the form to nominate a student for the SOU Bridge Program. We will contact the student with more information about the program; students who are a good match will be encouraged to apply.
TO NOMINATE YOURSELF (APPLY)
To express interest in the SOU Bridge Program, click the button below to complete the form with your information. We will contact you to let you know if you have been selected to participate in the program. Please note: you must also complete the application for admission to SOU.

Bridge Program – Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
The SOU Bridge Program is available to students graduating from an Oregon high school. Special consideration will be given to students who bring equity strengths to our campus, including students from low-income families, students representing groups that have been historically underrepresented at colleges and universities, students who will be the first in their family to graduate from college, and students who have overcome extraordinary challenges.
When is the pre-Fall session?
The date of Bridge Program’s pre-Fall session for 2021 will be announced soon. Bridge students who will be living in the residence halls will move into their permanent rooms during this session. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, students with off-campus housing will need to commute to campus for the pre-Fall events. Students are also limited to one family support member during move-in. The early residential activities lead into the Week of Welcome events.
What is the schedule for the pre-Fall session?
Sample Bridge Program Agenda
A more detailed schedule will be provided via email. Students, with a limit of one family member each, will be encouraged to join us for a welcome dinner and introduction to SOU.
Tuesday
12 PM – Check-in/Move-in
5 PM – Welcome to SOU Dinner (students and families)
6 PM – Introduction to Bridge Program and SOU: Family (Transitions) / Students (Expectations)
Wednesday through Friday
Bridge workshops and other activities
Friday
Week of Welcome begins for all first-year students
Ready to be an SOU Student?
Start your online application now.
Contact SOU Admissions
SOU Office of Admissions
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6411 (local)
855.470.3377 (toll-free)
541.552.8403 (fax)
Hours of Operation
*Admissions staff is working remotely, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
*Speak to Admissions front desk directly, call 855.470.3377 between 10 am and 2 pm.
*Admission Counselors are available at their mobile numbers between 8 am and 5 pm.
*Email us any time at admissions@sou.edu
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