For nearly 40 years, the Office of Precollegiate Student Services at UMSL has served the St. Louis area, offering free, year-round college preparation services to high school and middle school students and their parents.
The Benefits of Bridge
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Scholarship Opportunities
ACT Prep Courses and Materials
1:1 College Planning Meetings
Student Success Empowerment Workshops
The number of high school students under-prepared for transition into college continues to rise. That's where our award-winning UMSL Bridge Program comes in. If you are in grades 9 through 12, the Bridge Program can provide you with a broad range of high-quality and stimulating educational experiences that will contribute to your successful transition to college.The Bridge Program is designed to:
Our Summer Academy is held from mid-June to mid-July for students in grades 6 through 10 and offers academic enrichment courses in mathematics, science, written and oral communication, career research, personal and professional development and activities that support college planning.
Middle School Information
Our Saturday Academy is held the first two Saturdays of each month from October through February and is for students in grades 9 through 12. Students are immersed in academic skills workshops in math, science and writing, as well as activities designed to enhance their ability to perform well on college entrance exams.
Academy Information
Our After School Clubs meet from September to May in selected schools in the area to engage students in inquiry and discovery in the fields of math and science. Students meet weekly to conduct research, participate in math and science competitions and become active high school students on the UMSL campus.
After School Club Information
Held on the first Saturday of each month from October through February, the Parent Academy exposes parents to essential and effective workshops to promote the success of their college bound student. Collectively, parents and students are involved in a variety of speaker seminars that offer additional expertise and useful resources.
Parent Academy InformationThe UMSL Office of Precollegiate Student Services also offers college preparation workshops, personal and professional development seminars, networking and mentoring, volunteer opportunities, and counseling services. For more information, please contact us at precollegiate@umsl.edu or call our office at 314-516-5196.
2025 Summer Academy Highlights
2025 Saturday Academy Highlights
2024 Saturday Academy Highlights
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