First Steps Bridge Program
First Steps is a Bridge Program within the First-Generation Student Center pre-orientation and year-long program designed to provide high-level support to first-generation and underrepresented students as they engage in academic pursuits and co-curricular experiences at Xavier University.
First Steps Bridge program is for incoming first year students. In addition to the pre-orientation component, the year-long engagement for First Steps students begins their academic preparation with a summer 3-credit course and continues throughout the academic year with a cohort experience with an assigned Faculty Mentor, targeted GOA class, and required monthly Skills Development Labs, as well as offering peer-to-peer mentorship.
The 6-week summer program will consist of an online/in-person course. The first four-weeks is primarily delivered online with the last 2-weeks being a residential experience. All of which will empower students with academic habits, purpose, and hone the skills necessary to transition to college-level work.
Join us on campus this summer and get a jump start on your college journey!