PROGRAM PURPOSE
The overarching purpose of the CrossingPoints Summer Bridge Program is to provide college-age students with intellectual disabilities a structured opportunity to experience, explore, and develop skills for pursuing postsecondary education at an institution of choice. The program takes place during one UA summer term (June) following the University summer school calendar. Participating students reside in UA dorms and participate in curriculum that is a blend of CrossingPoints-specific courses and can select up to one UA course based upon eligibility and interests. Enrolled students will have the opportunity to deepen and hone their self-advocacy and self-determination skills in order to function with a greater degree of independence in areas of social integration, independent living, employment, and academics at UA. In addition, students, along with their undergraduate mentors, participate in recreation activities and supported community outings.
HOW TO APPLY
InfoApplications for the 2025
Applications for the 2025 cohort of CrossingPoints Summer Bridge are due on or before Sunday, January 12, 2025!
Please note that the application process will take approximately 30 minutes to an hour to complete and will require some additional documents to be uploaded. The documents that will need to be included as part of this process are:
Two letters of recommendation
A copy of the most current IEP
A copy of the most current eligibility report
Applicant’s high school completion documentation
Applicant’s resume
Proof of health insurance
Most current school healthcare plan
If applicableMost current school behavior plan
If applicableYou will be able to leave your application open on your web browser for up to 7 days, however, you will not be able to save your progress and return to the application. If your application closes unexpectedly and/or you are not able to finish it in the 7 day time limit, please email crossing@ua.edu. Most of the time we are able to send a link for you to pick up where you left off. With that said, it is always best to have documents ready and complete the application in one sitting to reduce the risk of technical difficulties.
PROGRAM COST
The Program costs as stipulated in the student’s letter of admission must be paid in full for the duration of the term(s) specified.
Independent Living
Employment Training/Internships
Academics
Recreation Community Access
SUMMER BRIDGE APPLICATION
2020 Summer Bridge Interviews
Summer Bridge Applications are accepted at any time, but interviews will be held on the following dates:
February 28, 2020
On that page put the following information:
- This application is only for those who have never attended the CrossingPoints Summer Bridge Program in the past.
- Please complete the following document and upload it through the submission portal below.
- Provide a link to the application PDF and then a link to the submission portal.
- Once we have received your completed application, we will be in touch to set up an interview time on the date specified above.
2018 SUMMER BRIDGE
