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Bridges to Baccalaureate

About - Bridges to Baccalaureate

Bridges to the Baccalaureate Program Requirements and Benefits 

Requirements 

Year 1: Allan Hancock College Student 

  • Attend 5-day summer research incubator at Cal Poly 

  • Academic progress and transfer support at Allan Hancock College 

  • Prepare to transfer to Cal Poly 

  • Meet regularly with your mentoring team 

Year 2: Cal Poly Student 

  • Complete an 8-10-week summer research experience (40 hours/week) at Cal Poly  

  • Work 10-15 hours/week as a research assistant in your mentor’s lab during the academic year Complete two research courses at Cal Poly (Responsible Conduct of Research and Becoming a Scientist) 

  • Meet regularly with your mentoring team  

  • Attend seminars and other activities/trainings at Cal Poly 

  • Attend scientific meetings to present your research 

  • Publish research findings with faculty mentor 

  • Attend cohort-building social events 

Eligibility 

  • Full-time Allan Hancock College student 

  • Applying to Cal Poly as a STEM major 

  • Must have Student Education Plan aligned with a Cal Poly degree program in Fall 2025 or Fall 2026 

  • Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 

  • US citizen or a noncitizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment. 

  • Note: Acceptance to BttB does not guarantee admittance to Cal Poly SLO, student must meet selection criteria and be accepted. 

Benefits 

Financial 

While at Allan Hancock College: 

  • Allan Hancock College fees: $600 

  • Annual stipend: $14,000 for completing ~10 hours/week of program activities and a financially-supported summer research experience. 

While at Cal Poly: 

  • 1 year of 60% tuition assistance (~$10,000) 

  • Annual stipend of $14,000 for completing ~10 hours/week program activities and additional financially-supported summer research experience. 

Academic 

  • Mentoring by program faculty and staff 

  • Networking opportunities 

Research 

  • 10 hours/week on research project during academic year with Cal Poly mentor  

  • Summer research experiences at research-intensive university 

  • Coursework 

Program Timeline 

Coming soon! 

Application 

Apply here: https://familyhealthsurvey.calpoly.edu/surveys/?s=MAPAEMXRLPM4FJYN 

FAQs 

Coming soon!

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