Elizabeth Nassar
Elizabeth Nassar
Director of Academic Business Development
(315) 792-3039
High School Bridge Program
The Utica University High School Bridge program has created a unique value proposition for students, high schools, and partners that is built on a foundation of academic excellence, mentoring, and internship opportunities.
The program gives students the opportunity, through a combination of AP and Bridge program courses, to complete 1 year of college credit before coming to Utica University.
The program allows for students at partner institutions to take:
- Up to two courses a semester as a junior or senior.
- Students applying to Utica University, and indicating an intention to matriculate, will be granted a Utica University student mentor in their senior year of high school.
- Bridge students will also be introduced to a group of healthcare, non-profit, and corporate partners that will be included in the internship and talent development component of their academic programs.
- Bridge students who attend Utica University will also have the opportunity to apply for an alumni mentor.
- The Bridge program is carefully designed to encourage diversity and promote activities and opportunities that create inclusiveness.
- Students in the Bridge program will receive a reduced tuition fee of just $99 for each 3-credit course.
Plans are underway to offer high school students the opportunity to earn college credit with select courses in an accelerated, hybrid (in-person and online) format beginning in July. The first week will be taught on the Utica University campus and the remainder of the course will be conducted online.
Bridge Program Students are also able to sign up for any regularly scheduled courses that are being offered. These can be found by viewing the course offerings.
The Utica University High School Bridge program allows homeschooled students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Courses are offered in-person, and online and cover a wide range of topics. Students will have the opportunity to interact with university students and will gain access to Utica University resources. Students should consult with their district to discuss how college courses meet high school requirements.
When completing the application, please use the Homeschool Code 970000 in the dropdown box.
- Students and guidance counselors work closely with the Director of Operations to select coursework and answer any questions as needed.
- Attend events on campus to help guide you towards the appropriate career path, take a tour, enjoy a theatrical event or come cheer on one of the Pioneer athletic teams.
- Student mentor is assigned if participating in a Pathway program.
1. Internships
Bridge students will be eligible for an internship if they matriculate to Utica University with our key corporate, non-profit and healthcare partners. Internships will give advanced students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to test out various local employers, and to develop relationships that may lead to future employment.
2. Mentorship
All students in the High School Bridge program will be assigned a student mentor in their senior year. Student mentors will come from Utica University athletic teams, student organizations and from throughout the University Bridge students who matriculate to Utica University will have the opportunity to apply for an alumni mentor who can assist with career advice.
3. Employment
Students in the Bridge program will also have the opportunity to meet with the Utica University Bridge program corporate, non-profit and healthcare partners prior to enrollment at Utica, and begin to understand various career tracks. During the program, specific talent development events will be held.
Students in the Bridge program will receive a reduced tuition fee of just $99 for each 3-credit course.
Academic Bridge Pathways
Please work with your guidance counselor to select the appropriate courses based on your preferred academic pathway.
Year 1
| Fall | Spring |
| ECN 141 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3) | MGT 101 - Intro to Contemporary Business (3) |
PHI 107 - Ethics (3) OR PHI 108 - Professional Ethics (3) | CMM 103 - Intro to Public Speaking (3) |
Year 2
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
| ECN 241 - Statistics (3) | MKT 211 - Principles of Marketing (3) | ENG 101 - Written Communication I (3) AND ENG 102 - Written Communication II (3) |
| ENG 135 - Intro to Literature (3) | ECN 131 - Principles of Microeconomics (3) | MAT 100 - Basic Math (1 or 2) OR MAT 124 - Intermediate Algebra (3) OR MAT 143 - Math Analysis for Business & Economics (3) |
SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I (3) AND SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish (3) |
Year 1
| Fall | Spring |
| CYB 101 - Intro into Cybersecurity (3) | CYB 107 - Computer Hardware & Peripherals (3) |
| PHI 108 - Professional Ethics (3) | CMM 103 - Intro to Public Speaking (3) |
Year 2
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
| CYB 125 - Programming for Cybersecurity (3) | CYB 205 - Software Foundations for Cyber (3) | ENG 101 - Written Communication (3) AND ENG 102 - Written Communication II (3) |
FIA 115 - Intro to Art (3) OR MUS 115 - Intro to Music (3) | BUS 123 - Data Application for Business (3) | ECN 241 - Statistics (3) OR MAT 112 - Basic Statistics (3) |
POL 101 - Intro to Politics & American Government (3) OR POL 161 - Intro to International Politics (3) |
Year 1
| Fall | Spring |
| *EDU 111 - Intro to Teaching (3) | *EDU 218 - Curriculum and Instruction (3) |
| POL 101 - Foundations of American Government (3) | PSY 101 - Intro to Psychology (3) |
Year 2
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
| EDU 321 - Foundations of American Education (3) | *EDU 340 - The Culturally Responsive Sustaining Classroom (3) | ENG 101 - Written Communication I (3) AND ENG 102 - Written Communication II (3) |
| CMM 103 - Intro to Public Speaking (3) | GOL 105 - Society, Earth & Environment (3) | MAT 107 - Excursions in Mathematics (3) |
| PHI 108 - Professional Ethics (3) |
*Courses are typically only offered in person on campus.
Year 1
| Fall | Spring |
| SOC 151 - Intro to Sociology (3) | PHI 107 - Ethics (3) OR PHI 108 - Professional Ethics (3) |
CMM 101 - Interpersonal Communication (3) OR CMM 103 - Intro to Public Speaking (3) | BIO 105 - Fundamentals of Biology (3) |
Year 2
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
| ENG 135 - Intro to Literature (3) | At any point, choose one or two major courses of interest | ENG 101 - Written Communication I (3) AND ENG 102 - Written Communication II (3) |
FIA 115 - Intro to Art (3) OR MUS 115 - Intro to Music (3) | MAT 100 - Basic Math (1 or 2) OR MAT 124 - Intermediate Algebra (3) OR MAT 143 - Math Analysis for Business & Economics (3) | |
POL 101 - Intro to Politics & American Government (3) OR POL 161 - Intro to International Politics (3) |
Year 1
| Fall | Spring |
| HLS 103 - Intro to Health & Related Professions (3) | PSY 101 - Intro to Psychology (3) |
| SOC 151 - Intro to Sociology (3) | BIO 105 - Fundamentals of Biology (3) |
Year 2
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
| MGT 103 - Intro to the Business of Healthcare (3) | MAT 112 - Basic Statistics (3) | ENG 101 - Written Communication I (3) AND ENG 102 - Written Communication II (3) |
| SOC 151 - Intro to Sociology (3) | BIO 105 - Fundamentals of Biology (3) | PHI 107 - Ethics (3) OR PHI 108 - Professional Ethics (3) |
Contact Us
Andrea Casuras, Ph.D.
Andrea Casuras, Ph.D.
Assistant Director for Student Success
(315) 792-3849
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