"The Link"

A Summer Bridge Program
Open to all incoming BGSU students at no cost, "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. Pathway staff and student leaders plan and provide engaging opportunities to strengthen your academic and social success.

Objectives

"The Link" 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

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 14-20, 2026 
• Please note housing charges will apply to students who do not fully participate in all activities associated with the program