Ease into your new college experience through AACC’s summer transition program, Bridge to Success. This experience is designed to provide incoming students extra tools and resources to jump-start your first year in college.
Bridge to Success is an immersive three-week program designed to prepare you for your college experience at AACC. Through academic, cultural and artistic activities, you'll engage with peers, faculty and staff within an inclusive environment. Whether you’ve just finished high school, earned your GED® or are returning after a few years out of school, this program is just for you! Our goal is to help you make a smooth transition to AACC and provide support and resources to help you be successful.
The 2026 Bridge to Success will be a hybrid program, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., from July 6 through 24. Required in-person sessions will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at AACC in Arnold. Required virtual sessions will be Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The application will be available March 1. Submit your AACC Application, the Bridge to Success Application and determine your English and math placement before the Wednesday, June 17, 2026, deadline.
Once you are accepted into the program, you must attend the Bridge to Success Welcome Event on the evening of Wednesday, June 24, in Arnold. Parents are welcome to attend (limit two guests per student).