The Link Program

Open to all incoming BGSU students, "The Link" begins with a summer bridge program. During this program, you will meet and connect with other first-year students, learn more about common aspects of college life and the BGSU experience, and enjoy academic and co-curricular activities. The program will provide you with tools and resources contributing to the success of your first year in college. This is also the perfect way for you to jump start your life as a Falcon!

Following the summer program, you'll continue to have access to support and programming through "The Link" for the duration of your BGSU experience. CSCO staff and student leaders plan and provide engaging opportunities to strengthen your academic and social success.

Register here!

Objectives

"The Link" Summer Bridge students will move in early and participate in programming to:

• Build a supportive faculty, staff, and peer network
• Create your toolbox of personalized resources and strategies
• Develop a plan for academic and personal success
• Engage in experiential learning through UNIV:1510 and Life Design, internships, etc.

Student eligibility

• You are admitted to BGSU
• You are a first-time, incoming BGSU first-year student (not transfer student)
• You can commit to the entire duration of the program from August 16-20, 2025
• You agree to enroll in UNIV 1510 when you register for classes

UNIV 1510 course information

When you register for your Fall 2025 classes, you will need to ensure you are registered for the course component of the The Link program.  If you have any issue with this, please feel free to reach out to csco@bgsu.edu.