Our Saturday Academy students are immersed in mathematics, science, written and oral communication, career research, personal and professional development and college planning.
The UMSL Bridge Program's Saturday Academy is held on the first two Saturdays of each month from October through February and provides an intensive 9-Saturday course of study for students in grades 9 through 12. All activities will be held on scheduled Saturdays from 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Academic Skills Workshops include Math, Science and Writing:
Students participate in critical thinking activities designed to enhance their ability to perform well on college entrance exams. - Career Development and College Planning Workshops:
Freshmen and sophomore students will be involved in structured career planning workshops developed to guide students through important key steps for career identification and effectively develop a focused career plan. All junior and senior students will be engaged in workshops structured to assist with the overall college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship research process.
The application for the 2026-27 Saturday Academy is closed.
Program Requirements
- All applicants must be currently enrolled in grades 9-12 in a St. Louis Metropolitan school.
- All applicants must have a 2.5 or higher cumulative grade point average.
- All applicants should be enrolled in or have completed Algebra.
- All applicants must submit a completed application, high school transcript, and behavioral report.
- All 9th grade applicants are required to submit a copy of their 8th grade report card and behavioral report.
- All new applicants must have a teacher or counselor submit a recommendation form on their behalf.
- This is not a requirement for returning Bridge participants.
- All participants must agree to meet attendance, performance and behavior requirements.
- All participants are expected to complete assigned tasks and fully participate in class activities to meet program requirements.
- All 12th grade participants must meet with Bridge staff at least once during the Senior Saturday Academy.
Note: Students who participated in previous program components must reapply for consideration.
Students must meet established eligibility, academic, and behavioral standards for admission and continued participation.
The UMSL Bridge Program reserves the right to deny or discontinue participation when these requirements and standards are not met.
The Benefits of Bridge
All Programs are FREE!
Seniors earn college credit!
Scholarship Opportunities
ACT Prep Courses and Materials
1:1 College Planning Meetings
Student Success Empowerment Workshops