Summer Link Programs 2024Loading...Program Overview / QualificationsSummer programs through BGSU allow you a chance to move in early and get acclimated to campus before everyone arrives. It's a great way to meet friends and give you a little bit of a boost before your Falcon Future begins. Each program has a specific theme and purpose. Descriptions of each program will appear when you make a selection and then you will be presented with additional required fields before submission.Do not submit this form if you do not meet the minimum qualifications listed below for the program to which you plan to apply.The Link Program Minimum Qualification Must be a first-year student attending BGSU fall 2024 Application deadline: Friday, August 2, 2024 TRIO Summer Link Program Minimum Qualifications Must apply to TRIO Student Support Services Must demonstrate academic need AND meet one of the following three criteria: Be a first-generation student (parents/guardians have not earned a bachelor's degree or higher) Be from a low-income background as defined by the U.S. Department of Education Be registered with BGSU Accessibility Services Application deadline: Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:59pm Eastern Program Selection / DescriptionWhich program would you like to apply to? *Which program would you like to apply to? *The Link ProgramTRIO Summer Link ProgramThe Link ProgramBowling Green State University’s The Link program is a free five-day summer program geared toward first-year students of color. During this program, you will meet and connect with other first-year students, learn more about common aspects of college life and the BGSU experience and enjoy academic and co-curricular activities. The program will provide you with tools and resources contributing to the success of your first year in college. This is also the perfect way for you to jump start your life as a Falcon!Program Information Format: In-person Dates: Aug. 18-23, 2024 Early move-in required (Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024) No fee Minimum qualification: Must be a first-year student attending BGSU fall 2024 Contact Information Website: https://www.bgsu.edu/multicultural-affairs/multicultural-summer-link.html Adrienna Hutchins, Assistant Director for Belonging and Retention - ahutchi@bgsu.edu; 419-372-6225 TRIO Summer Link ProgramTRIO Summer Link is a free early move-in program for first-year students admitted to TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). During TRIO Summer Link, you will meet TRIO staff and other incoming SSS students, get used to campus and learn about BGSU resources, time management and goal setting for the academic year. TRIO Summer Link participants will do on-campus and day-long field trip activities to explore cultural events and career options. Plus, it’s a lot of fun! TRIO SSS serves United States students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds and students with registration with BGSU Accessibility Services. Students from these backgrounds are admitted based on the need for academic support. Program Information Format: In-person Dates: Aug 10-22, 2024 Early move-in required (Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024) No fee Minimum qualifications: Must apply to TRIO Student Support Services, demonstrate academic need AND meet one of the following three criteria: Be a first-generation student (parents/guardians have not earned a bachelor's degree or higher) Be from a low-income background as defined by the U.S. Department of Education Be registered with BGSU Accessibility ServicesContact Information Website: https://www.bgsu.edu/trio-programs/student-support-services/TRIOSSSSummerBridgeProgram.html Tyler Wertsch, TRIO SSS Engagement & Outreach Coordinator - twertsc@bgsu.edu; 419-372-2678BGSU Student ID NumberYou can find your BGSU Student ID in your MyBGSU account > Student Center > Profile tile, on your certificate of admission, in your admission email, or by contacting your Admissions Counselor.BGSU Student ID NumberStudent InformationFirst NameI have a preferred first namePreferred First NameLast NameBirthdate *Birthdate *JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900RaceRaceAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWhiteAre you Hispanic or Latino/a/x?Are you Hispanic or Latino/a/x?YesNoT-Shirt Size *T-Shirt Size *Extra SmallSmallMediumLargeExtra LargeXXLXXXLXXXXLThe Link Program ResponsesThis program is a full-year program, inclusive of signing up for the UNIV 1910 first year course (you do not have to sign up for UNIV 1910 if you are in Multicultural Student Link). Please make sure you sign up for the UNIV 1910 with your advisor if you are having trouble registering for this class! Do you understand that you must register for UNIV 1910 and will commit to the class?This program is a full-year program, inclusive of signing up for the UNIV 1910 first year course (you do not have to sign up for UNIV 1910 if you are in Multicultural Student Link). Please make sure you sign up for the UNIV 1910 with your advisor if you are having trouble registering for this class! Do you understand that you must register for UNIV 1910 and will commit to the class?YesNoYou will also be required to attend certain trips or meetings throughout the year. Dates will be shared in August. Do you understand that you will be required to attend trips or meetings throughout the year?You will also be required to attend certain trips or meetings throughout the year. Dates will be shared in August. Do you understand that you will be required to attend trips or meetings throughout the year?YesNoTRIO Summer Link Program ResponsesDo you have some indication that you may need academic support to excel in college (including, but not limited to HS GPA below 3.0, ACT below 22, or unsure about career or college major options)? *Do you have some indication that you may need academic support to excel in college (including, but not limited to HS GPA below 3.0, ACT below 22, or unsure about career or college major options)? *YesNoAre you at least one of the following? *Are you at least one of the following? *First-generation student (meaning neither of your custodial parents have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher)Low-income student based on federal income levels (select to verify requirements)Will be registered with Accessibility Services at BGSU before July 21, 2023None of the aboveVerify you meet income criteria listed at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html.Do you plan to enroll full time at the BGSU campus in Bowling Green, Ohio, with the goal of completing a bachelor’s degree at BGSU? *Do you plan to enroll full time at the BGSU campus in Bowling Green, Ohio, with the goal of completing a bachelor’s degree at BGSU? *YesNoHow did you hear about the Summer Link Program?What prompted your interest in joining the Summer Link Program?What do you hope to gain from your participation in the Summer Link Program?What are your educational goals and how can participation in the Summer Link Program help you in achieving these goals?What are your goals after attaining a higher education degree?Submit
