Summer Bridge 2024 Schedule
Aug. 26-28 at De Anza College
Thank you for your interest in Summer Bridge! Our program is at capacity! There's still more ways to connect before the first day of school. Learn more about De Anza's Welcome Day on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 by visiting deanza.edu/welcomeday
Monday, Aug. 26
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| 8:30 a.m. |
CHECK IN: Table near drop-off zone in Parking Lot C (near Stelling Garage) |
| 9 a.m. |
WELCOME: Forum 1 Building |
| 10 a.m. |
WORKSHOP SESSIONS: see choices and locations listed below |
| 11 a.m. |
WORKSHOP SESSIONS: see choices and locations listed below |
| Noon |
LUNCH: Campus Center Dining Room |
| 1 p.m. |
WORKSHOP SESSIONS: see choices and locations listed below |
Tuesday, Aug. 27
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| 9 a.m. | WELCOME: Forum 1 Building |
| 10 a.m. | WORKSHOP SESSIONS: see choices and locations listed below |
| 11 a.m. | WORKSHOP SESSIONS: see choices and locations listed below |
| Noon | LUNCH: Campus Center Dining Room |
| 1 p.m. | WORKSHOP SESSIONS: see choices and locations listed below |
Wednesday, Aug. 28
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| 9 a.m. | WELCOME: Forum 1 Building |
| 10 a.m. | VILLAGES AT DE ANZA: Forum 1 Building |
| 11 a.m. |
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS: various locations CAMPUS TOUR: leaves from Forum 1 |
| 11:30 a.m. |
RESOURCE FAIR: Conference Rooms A&B, Campus Center LUNCH: Campus Center Dining Room UNDOCUWELCOME REGISTRATION: Campus Center |
| 1 p.m. |
Summer Bridge concludes UndocuWelcome begins! |
Choose Your Workshops!
- Please review the schedule above and click the red bars below to open a menu of workshop choices for each time slot.
- Some workshops will be offered more than once (at different times), so if you can't make it to one session, you can try another.
Monday Sessions
10 a.m. Monday – Choose One
Financial Aid 101
- Location: Advanced Technology Center (AT) 204
- Presenters: Financial Aid Staff
- Learn important tips for navigating the world of financial aid – including applications, the College Promise, scholarships and more!
Find Your Way to College Life!
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 103
- Presenters: College Life Staff
- The Office of College Life houses all kinds of services, resources and opportunities to get involved at De Anza. Learn more in this workshop!
FYE Huddle
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 105
- Presenter: Jorge Morales, FYE Counselor
- This is a mandatory meetup for students participating in the First Year Experience program
Keep Your Academic Standing
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 108
- Presenter: Academic Awareness Program
- Learn about good academic standing – why it's important and how the Academic Awareness Program can help you manage your time and stay on track!
MC2 Huddle
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 109
- Presenter: Charles Van Meurs, Outreach and MC2 Counselor
- This meetup is for Men of Color Community students or anyone interested in the MC2 program
MESA Huddle
- Location: Media & Learning Center (S) 54
- Presenters: Yvette Campbell, MESA Director; Melissa Maturino, MESA Counselor
- This meetup is for students in MESA or anyone interested in the MESA program
Take a Campus Tour
- Leaves from Forum 1
- We'll show you the important spots all students should know about
11 a.m. Monday – Choose One
Career Training: Next-Level Skills
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 260
- Presenter: Tiffany Rodriguez-Tran, Career Training Coordinator
- De Anza has 25 career training programs, designed by industry experts, with hands-on training and the latest equipment. You can earn a degree or certificate in 6 to 24 months!
IMPACT AAPI Huddle
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 112
- Presenter: Amy Wang, IMPACT AAPI Counselor
- This is a mandatory meetup for students participating in the IMPACT AAPI program
Keep Your Good Academic Standing
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 108
- Presenters: Academic Awareness Program
- Learn about good academic standing – why it's important and how the Academic Awareness Program can help you manage your time and stay on track!
MyPortal: There's an App For That!
- Location: Advanced Technology Center (AT) 203
- Presenters: Luis Carillo, MPS Counselor; Melissa Maturino, MESA Counselor
- Your De Anza experience begins with MyPortal - the online platform where you'll register for classes and find all kinds of apps for student services. We'll show you how to use it!
Undocumented Students and Allies
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 113
- Presenter: Shaila Ramos-Garcia, HEFAS Coordinator
- Learn about programs, clubs and resources available for undocumented students. Allies are welcome, too!
1 p.m. Monday – Choose One
Career Training: Next-Level Skills
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 260
- Presenter: Tiffany Rodriguez-Tran, Career Training Coordinator
- De Anza has 25 career training programs, designed by industry experts, with hands-on training and the latest equipment. You can earn a degree or certificate in 6 to 24 months!
Financial Aid 101
- Location: Advanced Technology Center (AT) 204
- Presenters: Financial Aid Staff
- Learn important tips for navigating the world of financial aid – including applications, the College Promise, scholarships and more!
MyPortal: There's an App For That!
- Location: Advanced Technology Center (AT) 203
- Presenter: Luis Carillo, MPS Counselor
- Your De Anza experience begins with MyPortal - the online platform where you'll register for classes and find all kinds of apps for student services. We'll show you how to use it!
Transfer Workshop
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 103
- Presenters: Huy Le, Pride Counselor; Liliana Rivera, Puente Counselor; Amy Wang, IMPACT AAPI Counselor
- Dive into the essentials of majors, units and General Education – plus how to use transfer tools like ASSIST.org to plan your transfer journey
Umoja Huddle
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 108
- Presenter: Maurice Canyon, Umoja Counselor
- This is a mandatory meetup for students participating in the Umoja program
Tuesday Sessions
10 a.m. Tuesday – Choose One
Athletics at De Anza
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 103
- Presenters: Athletics Staff
- Find out all about De Anza's 17 team sports and how you can get involved – as a player or a fan!
Financial Aid 101
- Location: Advanced Technology Center (AT) 204
- Presenters: Financial Aid Staff
- Learn important tips for navigating the world of financial aid – including applications, the College Promise, scholarships and more!
Find the Job, Get the Job!
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 110
- Presenters: Joseph Lipsig, OTI Coordinator; Katrina Tran, Career Training Coordinator
- Discover the Handshake app – a great way to search for jobs and internships. Plus: Learn how to ace a job interview and impress future employers!
Keep Your Good Academic Standing
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 108
- Presenters: Academic Awareness Program
- Learn about good academic standing – why it's important and how the Academic Awareness Program can help you manage your time and stay on track!
See Clearly With Vision Boarding
- Location: East Cottage (ECOT) 1
- Presenters: Jamie Pelusi, Pride Center Faculty Coordinator; Shaila Ramos-Garcia, HEFAS Coordinator
- This art workshop will demonstrate how to visualize and achieve your goals through vision boarding
Take a Campus Tour
- Leaves from Forum 1
- We'll show you the important spots all students should know about.
11 a.m. Tuesday – Choose One
Find the Job, Get the Job!
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 110
- Presenters: Joseph Lipsig, OTI Coordinator; Katrina Tran, Career Training Coordinator
- Discover the Handshake app – a great way to search for jobs and internships. Plus: Learn how to ace a job interview and impress future employers!
Basic Needs at the Resource Hub
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 105
- Presenters: Joel Perez, Outreach Office Assistant; Grisel Vasquez, Resource Hub Coordinator
- Find out how De Anza's Resource Hub and Food Pantry can help you meet basic needs such as food, housing, emergency cash grants and other essentials
"Live Your Life": Empowerment and Potential
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 111
- Presenter: Michelle Hernandez, Equity and Engagement Division Dean
- This inspiring, interactive workshop blends the empowering themes of the song by T.I. (featuring Rihanna) with helpful strategies for unlocking your potential and building a positive mindset
MyPortal: There's an App For That!
- Location: Advanced Technology Center (AT) 203
- Presenters: Maurice Canyon, Umoja Counselor; Jorge Morales, FYE Counselor
- Your De Anza experience begins with MyPortal - the online platform where you'll register for classes and find all kinds of apps for student services. We'll show you how to use it.
Puente Huddle
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 109
- Presenter: Lili Rivera, Puente Counselor
- This is a mandatory meetup for students participating in the Puente program
You Down With STEM?
- Location: S Quad, S54
- Presenters: Yvette Campbell, MESA Director; Melissa Maturino, MESA Counselor
- Learn about resources for students majoring in STEM, and hear first-hand about the experiences of instructors and fellow students
1 p.m. Tuesday – Choose One
Basic Needs at the Resource Hub
- Location: Media & Learning Center (MLC) 105
- Presenters: Joel Perez, Outreach Office Assistant; Grisel Vasquez, Resource Hub Coordinator
- Find out how De Anza's Resource Hub and Food Pantry can help you meet basic needs such as food, housing, emergency cash grants and other essentials
MyPortal: There's an App For That!
- Location: Advanced Technology Center (AT) 203
- Presenters: Luis Carillo, MPS Counselor
- Your De Anza experience begins with MyPortal - the online platform where you'll register for classes and find all kinds of apps for student services. We'll show you how to use it!
Pride Huddle
- Location: Learning Center (LC) 138
- Presenters: Jamie Pelusi, Pride Center Coordinator; Huy Le, Pride Counselor
- This meetup is for students in the Pride Learning Community and any student interested in joining.