UCA听Summer Start听is a summer bridge program designed to help our new Bears transition from high school to a successful freshman year.听 It’s a great way to start early and start right at UCA! As part of Summer Start, you will have opportunities to:
- Meet other听new students
- Engage with BT天堂Faculty and Staff
- Improve your study strategies
- Get to know the BT天堂campus before classes begin
You鈥檒l hear tips on taking better notes, improving your organizational and time-management skills, and managing stress and the challenges of college. Summer Start is open to new, first-time entering first-year BT天堂students.听 Students can live on-campus in their fall housing assignment or commute to campus each day.
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Details
See the 2026听Summer Start FAQ here!
Program dates: August 11th – 14th, 2026
Sponsored by Pepsi, Aramark, and Student Success Services
- You must complete the Registration Form and submit the $25 Registration Fee to be accepted into the program. Seats are limited.
- Program cost to student $25 (Sponsored by Pepsi, Aramark, and Student Success Services – Total Value $325)
- You can live on-campus in your fall housing assigned room or commute during Summer Start
Last day to register is Friday, July 17th.