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Bridge to Scholars Program

Bridge to AOS Scholars provides an opportunity for Summer Bridge participants to transition into the AOS Scholars program for the upcoming fall and spring semesters.

The AOS Scholars program is a fall and spring semester cohort for AOS-qualifying students: first-generation, low-income or students of
color. This program aims to close the achievement gap and increase retention among underrepresented and under-served students.

Participants will be enrolled in 15 credits for the fall and spring semesters, including a choice of five credits for the fall and fifteen credits for the spring. In addition, a tuition waiver will be applied for the cost of three credits; however, students are obligated to pay fees for those courses.

AOS Summer Bridge Classes

Course # Course Name Credits
JUAD 220 Criminal Justice & Pop Culture 3 CREDITS
THTR 220 Film & Television Appreciation 3 CREDITS
PE 149 Strength & Conditioning 1 CREDITS
GLBL 099 Global Issues & Events 1 CREDITS
8 Credits Waived

AOS Scholar Classes - Fall

Course # Course Name Credits
Student's Choice 5 CREDITS
LEP 101* FYS - Discover. Engage. Lead 3 CREDITS
COMM 110 Essentials of Speaking & Listening 3 CREDITS
ENG 151 Academic Writing 4 CREDITS
JUAD 144 Intro to Justice & Society 3 CREDITS
3 Credits Waived

Projected Cost*

Item Name Cost / Credit
Summer & Fall Tuition: 23 Credits (banded + additional over 18) $5,945.00
Student Fees $888.72
Summer Bridge Costs $1,627.12
Projected Spring Semester Tuition Cost (15 Credits) $5,061.16
Estimated Total $13,522.00
11 Credits Waived -$2,805.00
STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY $10,717.00

*Tuition is based upon an estimate and will be finalized in the coming months. SMSU reserves the right to change tuition and fee costs. 

FY 25 Rates were used for this estimate and are subject to change. 

Contact Information

Contact Michele Knife Sterner at Michele.Sterner@smsu.edu, call 507-537-7382, or apply online at www.smsu.edu/go/aos

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