Summer Bridge

Summer Bridge is a free, three-week head start for incoming Tennessee community college students. Build academic momentum, connect with campus, and potentially test into college-level courses before your first semester even begins.

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Summer Bridge Details

Summer Bridge is designed for students who scored below a 19 on the ACT and may be required to take corequisite (extra support) classes before earning college credit. Any TN Promise student planning to attend a Tennessee community college can participate.

This free, three-week program helps students strengthen their skills in math, reading, and English before the fall semester begins. Classes are taught by college professors, giving students a real college experience in a supportive environment. On the first and last day of the program, students take the ACCUPLACER placement exam, which may allow them to move into college-level courses and reduce or eliminate the need for corequisite classes.

Registration is open now and closes May 15. Space is limited at each campus, and priority is given to TN Promise students who need corequisite classes, so students are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

  • tnAchieves partners with every Tennessee community college to offer 11 programs in June! This is an in-person program, so students will be required to attend the college campus selected during registration for the full duration of the program. Please see below for program locations!

    • Chattanooga State Community College – Main Campus (Chattanooga)
      4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406

    • Cleveland State Community College – Main Campus (Cleveland)
      3535 Adkisson Dr, Cleveland, TN 37312

    • Columbia State Community College – Main Campus (Columbia)
      1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401

    • Dyersburg State Community College – Main Campus (Dyersburg)
      1510 Lake Rd, Dyersburg, TN 38024

    • Jackson State Community College – Main Campus (Jackson)
      2046 North Pkwy, Jackson, TN 38301

    • Motlow State Community College – Smyrna Campus
      5002 Motlow College Blvd, Smyrna, TN 37167

    • Nashville State Community College – Main Campus (White Bridge Road)
      120 White Bridge Rd, Nashville, TN 37209

    • Pellissippi State Community College – Blount County Campus
      2731 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Friendsville, TN 37737

    • Pellissippi State Community College – Main Campus (Hardin Valley)
      10915 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932

    • Roane State Community College – Oak Ridge Campus
      701 Briarcliff Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

    • Walters State Community College – Morristown Campus
      500 S Davy Crockett Pkwy, Morristown, TN 37813

  • Summer Bridge runs June 8–25, Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM (local time). There will be no class on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

    Students must attend for the full duration of the program. On the first and last day, participants will take the ACCUPLACER placement exam. On all other days, students will receive instruction in math, reading, and English from college professors. All participants attend instruction in all three subject areas, regardless of individual testing needs.

    Free lunch is provided each day.

  • If you can answer YES to the questions below, the Summer Bridge Program is a great opportunity for you!

    • Did you score below a 19 on the reading or math section of the ACT or below an 18 on the English section of the ACT?

    • Do you wish to begin college feeling more prepared and confident?

    Please note, any TN Promise eligible student is welcome to participate in a Summer Bridge Program; however, priority will be given to students who plan to attend a Tennessee community college and require corequisite classes.

    Additionally, it is important to note that ACCUPLACER scores are not accepted at every college. Please check with your intended college prior to participating in the program to ensure scores earned in the program will be accepted at the college you are planning to attend in the fall.

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Summer Bridge FAQs

  • Summer Bridge is a great option for TN Promise students who scored below a 19 on the ACT and may be required to take extra support (corequisite) classes before earning college credit. Priority is given to students planning to attend a Tennessee community college who need this extra support, but any TN Promise student can register.

  • No. The program is completely optional. It is simply an opportunity to strengthen skills and feel more confident before college begins.

  • Summer Bridge is completely free. Instruction, materials, and lunch are provided at no cost to students.

  • Summer Bridge runs June 8–25, Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM (local time). There will be no class on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Students must attend for the full program.

  • Students receive instruction in math, reading, and English from college professors in a supportive environment. On the first and last day, students take the ACCUPLACER placement exam, which may allow them to move into college-level courses and reduce or eliminate extra support classes.

  • Yes. Because the program is short and builds each day, students are expected to attend every session. Missing more than one day, arriving late, or leaving early may result in removal from the program.

  • We will provide students with all of the supplies needed, including a notebook, pencil, pen and a workbook. Students will be required to bring all provided supplies to class daily.

  • A corequisite course is an extra support class in math or English that some students are required to take alongside a college-level class. These courses help students succeed, but they can add time to a college schedule.

  • ACCUPLACER is a placement test used by community colleges to determine whether students are ready for college-level coursework. It is not timed and is used only for class placement.

  • Students who have already placed into college-level courses may still participate, but priority for limited seats is given to students who need corequisite support.

  • Registration is open now and closes May 15. Space is limited at each campus, so early registration is encouraged.

  • Students who are successfully completing SAILS Math may not be required to take a corequisite math course in college. However, they are still welcome to participate in Summer Bridge for additional preparation and support and would be expected to participate in the math portion of the program.

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