The transition between high school and college can be daunting, but The University of Tulsa’s new Hurricane Prep Summer Bridge Program can help.
The 2024 Hurricane Prep Summer Bridge Program eases the transition from high school to college and gives conditionally approved students the tools they need to succeed in higher education. Participants will either live on campus or commute (based on what they selected to do in the fall) while taking two free TU courses. Tuition, books, housing and meals are covered. All participants should expect to be on campus from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 15 through August 16.
Participants will receive notification to enroll in one English, one Math, or the Chemistry class plus the Effective Learning Strategies class.
- ENGL 1004: Intro to College Writing or ENGL 1033: Exposition and Argumentation and FYE 1021: Effective Learning Strategies
- MATH 1143: Mathematical Functions or MATH 1163: Precalculus and FYE 1021: Effective Learning Strategies
- CHEM 1104: Principles of Chemistry and FYE-1021: Effective Learning Strategies
For additional information, view the FAQs below or contact Sheila Givens, director of student success initiatives, retention and persistence, at sheila-givens@utulsa.edu or 918-631-2865.
Hurricane Prep Summer Bridge Program
This program is designed to ease the transition from high school to college, allow you to become familiar with campus, make friends, experience TU classes, develop effective learning strategies and earn college credit prior to fall class start.
The Hurricane Prep Summer Bridge Program is required of students who were admitted conditionally to The University of Tulsa. Students whose admission is not conditional are now allowed to “opt-in” to the program. Click the section titled “Opt-in Option” for details about this option. Review your offer letter if you are unsure of your admittance status.
The 2024 program runs from July 15 to Aug. 16. If you plan to live on campus during the program, you will move in on July 14. Details including arrival times, housing locations, etc. will be sent in May.
You will take your first English or math course, and an “Effective Learning Strategies” course during the program. Classes will meet on weekdays. You will be introduced to academic support services with the expectation that you will utilize those services throughout the program. Evening and weekend programming will be offered to increase familiarity with the TU campus and provide opportunities for you to get to know other students.
Yes, you will receive a grade for the two courses you complete through the Hurricane Prep Summer Bridge Program. The credit hours and grades earned will appear on your official TU transcript.
You pay nothing to attend the program. TU President Brad Carson is committed to your educational success, so the program is free of charge. Tuition, books, housing and meals are covered by TU during this program (a savings of least $10,000).
On-campus participants will live in LaFortune House during the Hurricane Prep Summer Bridge Program and throughout their first year on campus. LaFortune House is home to the First-Year Residential Experience living-learning community, which seeks to apply in-class learning with out-of-class experiences that develop well-rounded students.
No, participants who plan to live on campus during the fall but live within commuting distance to campus (20-mile radius) may live at home during the program. Students who plan to commute in the fall will be expected to do so during the program. However, commuting students must confirm that they have reliable transportation because daily attendance to both classes is expected.
Yes, you may bring a car to campus during the program but will need to purchase a parking permit. Participants who live on campus during the program should select the LaFortune House lot for residents, or “LH.” Participants who commute during the program will need to select a commuter lot option. Details are available at utulsa.edu/parking/parking-permits/.
Yes, participants who successfully complete the Hurricane Summer Prep Program may continue to live on campus Aug. 17-19. Housing and dining costs incurred through this period will be paid by TU.
Students may request an exemption from the Hurricane Prep Summer Bridge Program by emailing Sheila Givens, Director of Student Success Initiatives, Retention & Persistence. Students are encouraged to include additional or new information such as an updated transcript showing relevant coursework or an improved GPA, new standardized test scores or a thorough explanation of course history.
Up to 20 local students whose admission is not conditional may choose to opt-in to the Hurricane Prep Summer Bridge Program because they think they will benefit from the program. Students who opt-in to the program will pay a fee of $1,000 and will be required to commute throughout the program; otherwise, all aspects of the summer program are the same for all participants.