American Indian Summer Bridge

The American Indian Summer Bridge provides a summer residential program for 1^st-semester American Indian/Indigenous freshmen students at The University of New Mexico-Main Campus to experience college campus life, engage in cultural & community events, provide introduction to college level courses, and establish a competitive GPA. Preparing participants for success at UNM, establishing valuable friendships & networks, and providing a smooth transition from high school to college life are additional components of American Indian Summer Bridge.

Program Dates:

• Session 1: Wednesday, June 4 to Friday, June 20, 2025
• Session 2: Wednesday, July 9 to Friday, July 25, 2025

Please review the following information in its ENTIRETY before starting the 2025 American Indian Summer Bridge (AISB) Application.

• Earn college credit & establish a competitive GPA
• Experience college campus life
• Engage in cultural & community events

• New Student Orientation (NSO) fees are covered by AISB, excluding Family Connection fees.
• Housing costs are covered by AISB
• Meals at LaPosada (LaPo) Dining Hall are covered by AISB. AISB does not cover meals outside of LaPo.
• Tuition and fees are covered by AISB.

• 2025 High School Graduate
• Admitted to UNM-Main Campus as a 1^st-semester Freshman for Fall 2025
• Minimum High School GPA of 2.5
• Enrolled Member of a Federally Recognized Tribe
  • A copy of your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) or Proof of Tribal Enrollment is required
• Completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2025-2026
• Registered for New Student Orientation (nso.unm.edu) before May 14, 2025

• Participants must commit to attend the two & a half week academic & residential program.
• Participants are required to live on campus in the selected Residence Hall for the duration of the program.
• Participants AND parent/legal guardian must attend the Opening on Day 1 (Session 1: Wednesday, June 4, and Session 2: Wednesday, July 9).
• Participants must secure transportation to UNM-Main Campus for the Opening (Wednesday, June 4 & Wednesday, July 9) and Closing (Friday, June 20 & Friday, July 25) of AISB.
• Register for a New Student Orientation (NSO) session by Wednesday, May 14.
  • Participants will have their NSO Date moved to the corresponding AISB Session.
• Participants must comply with all UNM campus policies regarding safety, conduct, academic honest, and behavior. Please refer to Student Code of Conduct – UNM Pathfinder; University Policies, etc. (pathfinder.unm.edu)
• Meet with American Indian Student Services (AISS) Advisement Staff for a minimum of FOUR (4) consecutive semesters (Fall/Spring) following the program.
• Engage in student support programming provided by AISS.