Mount 101: Summer Bridge Program

An optional two-week college acclimation program for first-year students, designed to help students transition from high school to college life at Mount St. Mary's University.

Program Dates: July 28 – August 14, 2025

What's Included:

• 6 credits of academic coursework (two three-credit classes)
• One course on liberal arts and one quantitative course on problem-solving
• Community building activities
• Field trips (museum trips, urban scavenger hunts)
• Peer mentoring
• Early move-in to residence halls
• Priority academic advising
• First in line for certain on-campus jobs

Academic Components:

• Small group interaction with professors
• Introduction to research techniques
• Test-taking strategies and tips for facing adversity
• College skills (time management, budgeting)
• Overview of academic resources and requirements
• Faculty and staff introductions

Housing and Meals:

• On-campus residence hall housing
• All on-campus meals included and served in Patriot Dining Hall

Eligibility: First-year students

Geographic Scope: Main Campus, Emmitsburg, MD

Contact:

• Email: mount101@msmary.edu
• Phone: 301-447-5828

Application and Registration

1. Registration: Mount 101 registration is open online
2. Access: Must be logged into MyMount to register
3. Financial Aid: Available for those who complete the 2024-25 FAFSA by June 30
   • Note: This is separate from the 2025-26 FAFSA for fall semester
4. Cost: $1,600 total fee
   • Includes: course instruction and fees, books/class materials, activities, lodging, and most meals
5. Questions: Contact mount101@msmary.edu or 301-447-5828