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The Academic Success
Bridge Program (ASBP)
is an on-campus
experience which allows
freshmen students to
experience the academic
environment at Briar
Cliff University (BCU).
Students from various
backgrounds and diverse
perspectives participate
in the ASBP. The program
is a one-week intensive
academic residential
program which begins the
week before the start of
Fall 2010 classes. Those
students who
successfully complete
ASBP will earn two
college credits toward
their degree.
Through structured
academic and integrated
activities, ASBP teaches
students how to be
better prepared to
bridge the gap between
high school preparation
and college readiness
demands. Students
participate in academic
sessions, study
workshops, one-on-one
tutorials, curriculum
seminars and external
classroom assignments.
Although all incoming
freshmen are invited to
apply for the ASBP,
student enrollment is
limited to 30
participants who must
meet program criteria.
Students will be
informed of their
application status
by/before August 2,
2010.The cost of the
one-week academic
program is $149 which
includes the ASBP
student’s tuition, room,
board, books and
activity fees. Program
cost is non-refundable.
Why Attend the
Bridge Program?
The Academic Success
Bridge Program (ASBP)
challenges students to
adjust their study
habits to a university
level, to learn to
become more reliant on
methods of critical
thinking, and to be
better prepared to meet
the academic demands of
Briar Cliff University.
In addition students
will...
Earn two college
credits
Adapt to use of the
Academic Success
Center, Computer
Labs, Library and
Writing Center
Build a support
network with
faculty, advisors,
staff and other
students
Move into the
residence halls
ahead of other BCU
students
Apply for the
Summer Bridge Program
For more
information on the
Academic Success Bridge
Program,
contact Dr. Sean Herring
at:
Academic Success Center
050 Heelan Hall
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA 51104
Phone: 712.279.5211
Email:
sean.herring@briarcliff.edu
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