Guttman Bridge Program

Joining Guttman Community College represents an exciting new beginning and a journey of self-discovery. To prepare for success in their transition to college, all incoming first-year students are required to complete the Bridge Program in order to enroll in classes for the upcoming semester.

During Bridge, students are introduced to Guttman’s academic expectations while practicing the strategies and study skills needed to meet them. Participants explore their strengths and challenges as learners, practice academic and professional goal-setting, and gain an understanding of the resources available at the College.

Bridge is also an opportunity to meet and work with Guttman faculty, fellow classmates, and staff, such as the advisor – Student Success Advocate – who provides guidance and support throughout the entire First-Year Experience. Overall, the Program is designed for students to become immersed in the Guttman community.

Bridge 2023 will be a hybrid program with both in-person and remote activities and assignments. Students will spend Tuesday, February 21^st, and Wednesday, February 22^nd  on campus at Bryant Park. The remainder of the program will be held remotely on Blackboard, an online platform that can be accessed using CUNYfirst. There, students will connect with their classmates, faculty, advisor, and other members of the Guttman community by participating in required asynchronous modules, workshops, meetings, and events.

We strongly encourage the use of a desktop or laptop computer for full and effective participation in the Bridge Program. After completing New Student Orientation, students become eligible to borrow a laptop from the College and/or set up a Wi-Fi hotspot for the duration of the Program and their first semester. Additionally, the Robin Hood Foundation has offered support for students that may need support in paying for their internet. For more details, refer to the Resources page.