Washington State University Athletics

The first few weeks as a college freshman are difficult for any newcomer, but the NCAA Summer Bridge Program makes the transition a little easier for Washington State student-athletes. You will get a chance to take courses and become acclimated to campus before you take a full slate of credit hours and begin training with your team. You are required to enroll in a minimum of six credit hours and will receive the same academic tutoring student-athletes get during the school year. You can also participate in voluntary workouts during summer bridge. Washington State chooses to deliver the bridge program through the university’s Summer Advantage Program.

The 2015 Summer Bridge dates are still tentative, but we believe the schedule to be close to this:

• June 22 - Arrive on campus, move into dorm, welcome dinner
• June 23 - Athletics physicals
• June 24-26 - Alive! orientation
• June 27 Athletics academic orientation
• June 29 - Start of classes
• July 31 - End of classes

The first evening you arrive on campus—June 22—WSU Athletics will host a welcome dinner for you and your family. Due to NCAA rules, family members will need to pay for their dinner. At the dinner you will get an opportunity to hear from Athletics administration and learn a bit more about our plans for your summer. You will also take a brief tour of Athletics facilities so you can find your way around in the coming days.

• 6:00-9:00 a.m. - Strength and Conditioning Workout and Breakfast
• 9:00-10:00 a.m. - English 102 Class or English 101 Tutoring
• 10:30 a.m.-Noon - English 101 Class
• Noon-1:30 p.m. - Lunch
• 1:30-3:00 p.m. - Music 262 Class
• 3:00-5:00 p.m. - Athletics Individual Skill Development
• 5:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner
• 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Music 262 Tutoring

There is no weekend programming or expectations of you. Summer Advantage does organize Saturday trips (Silverwood Theme Park, the Dunes, Moscow water park, etc.), all but the overnight leadership camps are optional for you.

Where do I live during the summer bridge program? Northside Residence Hall. Your athletic scholarship covers a double room. Northside is a coed residence hall. A brief video about Northside is available at: housing.wsu.edu/residence-halls.

We anticipate that you will eat all your week day meals in Athletics facilities. Breakfast will be provided through the Crimson or Gray Hub (depending on your sport) and lunch and dinner at the Gray W Legends Lounge in the Cougar Football Complex. You will also receive a small stipend to cover meals and snacks not provided by Athletics.

Most student-athletes will take: History of Rock Music (Mus 262), College Composition (Engl 101), and a Writing Tutorial (Engl 102) for seven credits. You will have tutoring for every class.

IMPORTANT: If you have AP credit, college-level coursework, or plan to study in the Honor’s College, please let Wanda Tennant (wtennant@wsu.edu) know so she can place you in applicable and appropriate summer classes.

• Complete your admission application to WSU
• Create a WSU Network ID and Password
• Complete a Fall Residence Hall Contract and Pay the Deposit ($150)
• Provide Proof of Immunizations
• Register for Summer Advantage
• Register for the Appropriate Summer Alive! Session
• Take the Online Math Placement Exam
• Open a Bank Account and Sign Up for WSU Direct Deposit

See the 9 Steps to the Summer Bridge Program

The following is a suggested list:

• Alarm Clock
• Cell phone and cell phone charger
• Clothing for any temperature/occasion. Mostly summer clothing. Don’t forget pajamas!
• Comfortable walking shoes (there are hills here)
• Clothes hangers
• Swimsuit and sunscreen
• Bedding (twin long sheets, mattress pad, pillow, comforter, blankets)
• Laundry items (basket/duffle bag, soap, dryer sheets, bleach)
• First aid items (medications and vitamins you take or might need)
• Shower items (shower shoes, shampoo/conditioner, soap, razor, towels, bathrobe, toothbrush/toothpaste, cup, basket for carrying items)
• School items (backpack, laptop or computer, head phones, surge protector, printer, pencils/pens, erasers, paper, notebook)—however, Athletics will provide most of these to you!
• Cleaning supplies (dish soap, glass cleaner, paper towels—while custodians clean the residence hall, your room is your responsibility)
• Sports items (basketball, running shoes, water bottles, etc.)
• Spending money and/or credit card or checkbook
• Favorite eating supplies (coffee mug, cutlery, plates, food storage containers and microwavable containers--pots and pans for cooking in the kitchen can be checked out at your hall front desk)
• Food (you may want to bring snacks)
• Room items (decorations, etc.). Northside prefers you to use push pins over sticky tape to hang things on your walls
• Entertainment items (stereo, TV, DVD player, connector cables, Xbox, Wii, Frisbee, games, books, etc.)
• Extension cord and/or surge protector

Questions? Please contact Wanda Tennant at 509-335-0285 or wtennant@wsu.edu.