Running Start

Program Type: Six-week summer bridge program administered by Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

Overview:
Running Start is a summer bridge program for high school graduates who are financially and/or academically underprepared for college. The program helps students, many of whom are first in their family to pursue higher education, make a smooth transition to SBCC and succeed in college and life.

Target Population

• High school graduates who are financially underprepared for college
• High school graduates who are academically underprepared for college
• First-generation college students
• Students from traditionally under-resourced and underprepared backgrounds

Program Components

• Academic tutoring
• Peer mentoring
• Financial assistance
• Preparation for enrolling as full-time students at SBCC

Program Success

• Over 90% of program participants enroll at SBCC the following fall semester