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"I would have spent the first semester in Boulder isolated and alone, learning the ropes in a new town, but because of the bridge program, before school even started I had a strong network of friends and people to turn to. I still hang out with and have a group chat with almost every member of the bridge program." –Tim H., 2017 Program Participant

Veteran Bridge Program

Veteran and Military Affairs anticipates hosting the next Veteran Bridge Program in August 2021.  The program is designed to assist student veterans in acclimating to the CU Boulder campus, while enhancing math, writing, and research skills in an intensive and supportive academic environment. 

Â鶹ÒùÔº must be admitted to CU Boulder for the Fall 2021 term, either as degree seeking or via the ACCESS program.  ACCESS students must provide a recommendation from a Continuing Education advisor.

Program Details

Dates: August 1-13, 2021 (tentative)

Program Opening: August 1, time TBD

Course and Campus Instruction: M-F, August 2-13

Included: Parking pass, and midday meals in the event of on-campus programming

Cost: free for admitted students, with a $1000 stipend awarded to the student’s University account upon program completion

Other: Housing is not provided during the program.  However, students who will be living in University-affiliated housing in Fall 2021 may work with the program coordinator to arrange for early housing move-in when possible.

Program Outcomes

153 students have completed the VMA Bridge program, which began in Fall 2017

98% of participants have continued at CU through their second term

GPA average of students who have completed the program: 3.35

100% of participants recommend the Veteran Bridge Program to future incoming Veterans at CU.

Dates and Deadlines

Admittance to the program will be granted on a rolling basis, beginning May 1.  Â鶹ÒùÔº will be admitted to the program through June 30, or until program capacity is reached.  After June 30, applicants will be placed on a waitlist and informed of admittance by July 14 at latest.

Admitted students will be required to sign a contract confirming attendance. 

Interest Form

Please fill out the information below to indicate your interest in the program.  Be sure to include your preferred method of contact.  You will be contacted by the Bridge Program coordinator and Veterans academic advisor, Kristina Spaeth (Kristina.Spaeth@colorado.edu), within 5 business days to confirm receipt of your information.