Bridge Program
What is the Bridge Program? Eastern Wyoming College hosts a program created to help students brush up on math, reading, and English skills just before their first semester at EWC. Intense academic instruction is accompanied by sessions on study skills and how to make a healthy transition into college life. Bridge Program Students retake the COMPASS Placement Exam at the end of the program and can possibly place into higher level math, reading, or English classes. Higher test results can mean skipping a developmental level course and saving time and money!
Who is invited to the Bridge Program? Based on COMPASS Placement Exam scores, only students that would most benefit are invited. Students who do not immediately meet the invitation criteria for the Bridge Program may request to be placed on a waiting list for the program.
When is the Bridge Program? The Bridge Program begins at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 16, 2010 and ends on Sunday, August 22, 2010. Check-in will be at the Learning Skills Lab. The regular semester starts Monday, August 23, 2010, so Bridge Program participants can smoothly transition into fall classes.
Where is the Bridge Program? Eastern Wyoming College is located at 3200 West C Street, in Torrington, Wyoming. Most activities for the Bridge Program will be held on-campus and will give Bridge Program students the opportunity to get familiar with the classrooms and buildings on-campus. There will also be off-campus activities and transportation will be provided.
How much does the Bridge Program cost? There is no cost to participate in the Bridge Program. It is free! ¡Gratis! No charge!
How do students apply/register to participate in the Bridge Program? To apply for the Bridge Program, please call or email Court Merrigan at 307.532.8378 or court.merrigan@ewc.wy.edu. The registration deadline is August 1, 2010. We recommend students register as soon as possible because we are limited to 20 participants and we expect the spots to fill quickly! Students will be notified of their acceptance into the program within two weeks from when their application/registration materials have been received.
Where will students stay during the Bridge Program? Bridge Program Students stay in the EWC Residence Halls during the Bridge Program free of charge. You are not required to stay in the residence halls, but we certainly invite you to do so.
Apply for the Bridge Program now! Return the form to:
Court Merrigan, Learning Skills Lab Coordinator
Eastern Wyoming College
3200 West C Street
Torrington, WY 82240
If you have any further questions please contact Court Merrigan at at 307.532.8378 or court.merrigan@ewc.wy.edu .
