Eagle Start Bridge Program

Eagle Start is a great opportunity to launch your college career, build a strong academic foundation for your future and ease the transition between high school and college. The summer program prepares students who are eager to start their college careers in a supportive and structured environment designed to ensure their success.

The summer bridge program provides the following benefits:

• Free tuition and fees
• Free laptop for successfully completing the program
• Full access to Wake Tech resources and services
• Free tutoring and success coaching
• Career coaching
• Connect with key faculty, staff and administrators

"Being a part of the Summer Bridge Program has been monumental in my success so far. It has allowed me to feel confident as I go into a different chapter in my life, and it has allowed me to meet new people that will always be around to help when needed."
– Quentin White

To be eligible for the 2023 Eagle Start program, scheduled for June 21 through August 2, students must meet one of the following requirements:

• High school GPA of less than 2.2
• GED score of less than 145 on any part of the exam

Application process

Students must complete these steps to enroll in the program:

• Be admitted to Wake Tech
• Complete the Eagle Start application (available March 1)
• Attend the June 19 welcome session

Once enrolled in Eagle Start, students are expected to attend all in-person classes on campus Monday through Thursday.

Questions?

For more information, email [email protected].