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First Year Bridge<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n

The First-Year Bridge program provides exceptional support so you can start your college career with confidence and achieve your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First-Year Bridge (FYB) program is housed in the Academic Access Programming unit, which is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\u2019s (51ÁÔÆæ) College of Letters and Science. FYB provides exceptional support so you can start your college career with confidence to achieve your academic goals and those beyond graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FYB is a transitional program that serves students whose application materials indicate they could benefit by focused academic support, especially in math or English. While in the two-semester program, you\u2019ll have smaller classes taught by expert teacher-scholars and meet regularly with an advisor or success coach to stay on track. To best serve its students\u2019 needs and goals, FYB is an in-person program; an online version is not available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As do all 51ÁÔÆæ students, you\u2019ll be able to participate in student activities, join student organizations, and engage with our multicultural and affinity centers.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FYB has limited capacity. To secure your spot in the program, be sure to register for New Student Orientation as soon as possible. Orientation registration opens in October for students starting in the spring semester and in March for students starting in the fall semester. <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re excited to join you on this path. Let\u2019s get started!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n