Bridge Program (EBP) for Incoming Engineering Students

Bridge is an exciting one-week residential experience for incoming first year or transfer engineering students planning to major in engineering. Usually held in the first part of August on the UW Seattle Campus, students live in a UW Residence Hall.

During the Bridge week, you:

  • Meet your peers, make friends and engage with the academic community that will become a vital part of your transition into the university environment.
  • Prepare for the transition into the university experience.
  • Learn strategies, skills, and processes that help you become a successful and productive engineering student.
  • Learn about university and college services and resources.
  • Learning about and identifying resources, strategies and skills for academic success and survival at the collegiate level.
  • Get an introduction to engineering gateway courses such as engineering design, calculus, and chemistry.
  • Receive mentoring from university and college students, faculty, and staff.

All participants pay a registration fee of $75. All other program costs are covered by the EBP sponsors. 2009 program dates will be available in Spring quarter, 2009.

To apply to next year's Bridge program:

  1. Complete an application and mail to:
    The College of Engineering,
    371 Loew Hall, Box 352180
    Seattle, WA 98195-2180
  2. Include with your application an essay answering the following questions:
    • What inspired your interest in engineering?
    • Describe a time where you achieved a difficult goal.
  3. Submit a copy of your high school and/or college transcripts.


Contact Engineering Advising

Cathryne Jordan
WiSE Director
301 Loew Hall
wise@engr.washington.edu
(206) 543-1770

Engineering Advising & Diversity Center
301 Loew Hall
(206) 543-1770
eadc@u.washington.edu

Staff directory »


Admissions Handout

The information on this page, along with additional details, is available in our Admissions Handout.