Requirements & Policies

In order to matriculate and enroll in the upcoming semester at Guttman, students must fully participate in all Bridge activities, including in-person activities and asynchronous modules. Participants must also complete all final assignments and turn them in before the final Bridge deadline.
These requirements are connected to the main components of the Bridge:
- Exploring Community Mini-Course
- A.B.S.S. (Learning About Being a Successful Student) Mini-Course
- Skills and Resources Workshops
Students will explore the content for each component through in-person meetings with faculty and staff as well as asynchronous modules housed on Blackboard. These modules will contain activities, tasks, and assignments for which students are responsible on a daily basis.
Before Bridge Checklist
Attend New Student Orientation
- Follow the instructions provided to set up the Guttman email
- Contact the IT Helpdesk at Helpdesk@guttman.cuny.eduor 646-313-8008 for further assistance
Ensure reliable computer and Internet access
- Refer to the Resources page for guidance
- Using your Guttman email, contact the IT Helpdesk at Helpdesk@guttman.cuny.eduor 646-313-8008 to reserve a laptop and/or a Wi-Fi hotspot
Complete Are You Ready? Online Student Readiness Course on Blackboard
- Log in to CUNYfirst
- From CUNYfirst, click on Blackboard
- From Blackboard, click on Are You Ready? Online Student Readiness Course under My Organizations
- Contact the IT Helpdesk at Helpdesk@guttman.cuny.eduor 646-313-8008 for technical assistance with access to Blackboard
Get the Common Read and do the tasks assigned
- Follow these instructions to access Blackboard and the reading
- Email BridgeProgram@guttman.cuny.edu for further assistance
Upload Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination to CUNYfirst
- Follow these instructions to and upload your proof of Covid-19 vaccination to CUNYfirst
- Email BridgeProgram@guttman.cuny.edu for further assistance
Assignments
In order to complete the Bridge program and enroll in classes at the College, students must submit the two assignments below as well as two additional assignments throughout the weeklong program.
However, students are strongly encouraged to complete all assignments and fully engage in Bridge program content and activities in order to best prepare for the semester ahead.
- “City Limits” Discussion Post: Students will write a discussion post reflecting on how Colson Whitehead defines community, and how their experiences of NYC communities affect who they are.
- “I am” Poem: Writing an “I Am” poem is a chance for you to tell your story, get to know your peers, and reflect on the experience. This poem is an opportunity to share about yourself and what is important to you using descriptive language, sensory details, personality traits, emotions, and more.
Meetings & Events
Schedule of Required In-Person Meetings & Events
Tuesday, February 21st 2023
Exploring Community with Faculty
Discuss the Common Read with faculty and peers
LaBSS: Building Community with Student Success Advocate
Learn about the Bridge program and what to expect in your first year of college
Technology Workshop
Learn how to navigate important academic technology tools such as Guttman email accounts, my.guttman, Starfish, and Blackboard
Optional Tabling Event
Connect with Guttman staff (e.g., Information Technology, Financial Aid) and current students (e.g., Student Government Association) to begin building your own Guttman community
Wednesday, February 22nd 2023
Studying Community with Faculty
Learn how to conduct your own research on a community of your choice guided by faculty
LaBSS: Diving into the FYE
Learn about Guttman’s unique First-Year Experience Program and Learning Communities
Introduction to the Guttman Library
Tour Guttman’s Information Commons and hear about all available resources from Guttman Librarians
Student Success Workshop
Learn about academic strategies that will lead to success in your first year of college
*Exact time to be determined and shared upon completion of New Student Orientation
Attendance Policy
Active participation in and fulfillment of all asynchronous Bridge modules and assignments through Blackboard are required in order to matriculate and enroll in courses at Guttman. This constitutes attendance during the remote delivery of Bridge, in addition to being present at synchronous workshops, meetings, and events.
To stay on track, students are expected to fully participate in and complete the tasks, activities, and assignments set out within asynchronous content modules in a timely manner. This should take approximately 3-4 hours each day. All modules and final assignments must be completed and turned in prior to the final Bridge deadline.
Attendance will be monitored by the Bridge Care Team, which is composed of the Program Coordinators and representatives of the Division of Student Engagement and the Division of Academic Affairs. In the event of an emergency or extenuating circumstance that prevents them from fulfilling all Program requirements, students must provide documentation to the Bridge Care Team. All documentation must be sent to BridgeProgram@guttman.cuny.edu for review and approval.
If a student is unable to fulfill all of the requirements, they will not be permitted to enroll in the semester to which they have been admitted. In such a case, a student may defer admission. If a student defers admission, they will be required to complete the Bridge Program that precedes the start of the next semester.
The Bridge attendance policy can also be found in the College Bulletin.