CASA Summer Bridge Program

The CASA Summer Bridge Program is an intensive 5-week residential program aimed at helping first-year students enhance their academic and personal skills for a successful transition from high school to college. The program helps students build a sense of belonging and knowledge about the various resources available at CCSU. Invited EOP, TRiO-SSS, CARE and Travelers Edge Scholars take credited CCSU courses, participate in academic and personal wellness workshops, engage with peers, faculty, and staff, and gain information about potential majors and careers.

The 2025 CASA Summer Bridge Program will take place June 22nd – July 25th, 2025

For more information, email (eop@ccsu.edu) or contact the CASA Scholars Office directly (860-832-1907).

2025 Summer Bridge Student Checklist

  1. Confirm Enrollment by May 1st
    Pay $200 confirmation fee or accept Pell Promise confirmation waiver by May 1st
  2. Upload your EOP Contract (EOP students only)
    Upload your EOP contract through your Admissions Portal or send via email (admission@ccsu.edu)
  3. Register for Parent Information Session and Placement Testing
    1. Check your email for the link to register for a parent information session and in-person math placement test
    2. Complete the virtual writing placement test — Click here for intructions!
  4. Activate your CCSU Bluenet ID and Email 
    Your Central Bluenet account will provide you with access to all of Central’s educational
    platforms. You will set up your log in information for Web Central banner, Blackboard, and your student email. All these resources are essential to your educational experience here at Central.
    1. Go to www.ccsu.edu/pipeline .
    2. Select the Accounts Management option.
    3. Select Activate your account or Retrieve Your blue-net account username.
    4. Plug in Banner ID (3*******) and your social security number.
    5. Continue following the prompts to set up your account and student outlook email.
    6. Save your bluenet ID, email address and password.
  5. Upload Your CCSU ID Photo
    *EOP students will receive a temporary summer ID card that will be replaced at the end of the summer. Use this link to upload your photo