Get a head-start this Summer
Scholarship Opportunities are available
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Scholarship Opportunities are available
The Seahawk Summer Academy is a summer bridge program designed for recent high school graduates or first-time college students. Interested students must complete the admission processes at Broward College in order to register for classes.
Join us this summer, earn 4 college credits, participate in fun activities and field trips, and form a learning community with peers as you start on your higher education journey at Broward College.
All Seahawk Summer Academy courses are held during Session 3 only in the Summer term. Classes start in June and end in July. Students are required to attend classes on-campus weekly, and some of the courses may also use Broward College's online platform, Desire2Learn or D2L. Scholarships are available to eligible students who meet all program registration requirements and deadlines.
Earn your A.S. at Broward College then transfer to FIU for your B.S./B.A.
Follow the steps below to register for your Summer Academy classes:
Please note: the mandatory New Student Orientation (NSO) is different from the Seahawk Summer Academy orientation.
Students are encouraged to complete a Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA). Our school code is 001500.
Visit the college Financial Aid page for more information.
IMPORTANT: Students who successfully meet all the eligibility requirements for the Seahawk Summer Academy scholarships and remain enrolled in the Summer Academy classes the entire summer will be awarded on an ongoing basis until the first day of classes (Summer, Session 3).
For additional scholarship opportunities, visit Broward College's Scholarships page and complete the scholarship application.
Wait! Did you receive notification of being a Broward College Student yet?
You may not be able to register for the Seahawk Summer Academy classes if your admission process is incomplete or if you have a registration hold. Contact your academic advisor or success coach as soon as possible.
If you attended a Jumpstart recruiting event and were scheduled to attend a New Student Orientation. Please check your class schedule and make sure you attend your session. This is the best option you have to receive one-on-one assistance with this process.
Students must complete all admission requirements and be successfully admitted at Broward College (or be a current eligible Broward College student with a valid BC Student ID Number).
A registration hold may stop you from registering for your classes. Contact your Broward College Academic Advisor or Success Coach as soon as possible.
REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Congratulations Seahawk. By now, you should have received notification on becoming a Broward College Seahawk with a valid Broward College student ID.
To join the Seahawk Summer Academy, use your BC Student ID and login information to register into one of the cohorts listed on our website. View a list of Seahawk Summer Academy courses.
Please note: these classes are set up as paired co-requisites. Students must be registered and remain enrolled in their selected 2-class-cohort as listed on our website to meet the eligibility criteria for the summer academy scholarship.
View Step-By-Step Guide or Video Tutorial on How to Register for Classes (located at the bottom of the page)
Students are responsible to ensure that:
ATTEND A SUMMER ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE
The Seahawk Summer Academy open-houses are designed specifically for the Academy students. These sessions are different from the New Student Orientations or NSOs.
At the Summer Academy Open-House, you can:
The Seahawk Summer Academy is a summer bridge program designed for recent high school graduates or first-time college students. The program schedule consists of two linked courses taken at the same time during the Summer term. The Academy students will be able to form meaningful human connections and cultivate a sense of social belonging to Broward College. Students will also learn about career, transfer, and professional opportunities as we will be encouraging them to "keep the end in mind" and choose a Pathway Community before they finish the program!
LEARNING COMMUNITY
Students will form a support network and learn about everything Broward College has to offer before classes start in the fall. Getting a head start before everyone else will increase their chances of meeting their educational goals and graduating on time.
CONTEXTUALIZED COURSES
Students will explore various career choices and choose assignment topics that are relevant to them and their personal interests. Choosing their career pathway early will increase their chances of graduating sooner or on time, thus, saving them time and money.
HAVE FUN WHILE LEARNING
This is not a typical program. Students will have the opportunity to participate in fun activities and events during the session including a fun Seahawk Summer Academy's own orientation and graduation.
NOT A ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL PROGRAM
In addition to the aforementioned unique features, this academy will be offering different cohort tracks to appeal to the personal interest and unique needs of our students. For example, this summer, one of those special topic tracks is Male Minority Leadership. Students interested in this topic will be empowered through exciting learning opportunities to become future male minority leaders in their community.
PEER MENTORING OPPORTUNITY
As first-time college students, Seahawk Summer Academy participants have access to trained mentors called Seahawk Peer Leaders. Peer Leaders support Broward College students each step of the way as they work towards completing their degrees and reaching their educational goals. Peer Leaders are current students or BC alumni who have been trained in leadership and mentoring skills to be able to provide the best possible support to become a successful student. To learn more about the Peer Mentoring and Leadership program, visit the Peer Mentoring site.
To be admitted into the Seahawk Summer Academy, students must:
Seahawk Summer Academy scholarship recipients must remain enrolled in the paired classes for the entire Summer Session 3.
** Attending a Seahawk Summer Academy open house is optional but highly recommended. **
Eligible Summer Academy students can save over $460 with the Seahawk Summer Academy 4-credit tuition scholarship.
Scholarship Awards begin June 1 and until the first day of class to students who meet all the scholarship eligibility criteria listed below:
Welcome Seahawks and Future Seahawks.
All students currently enrolled in the summer academy must check their Broward College student email for more information.
Access the college academic calendar
| Date (Week of) | Event | Note |
|---|---|---|
| June 10 | Deadline to submit all required documents for the 4-credit scholarship eligibility. Students will be awarded until the first day of class. | |
| June 27 | Summer Academy classes start. Check your schedule to see your first day of class. Log in to D2L to review the course syllabus and meet attendance verification. | Check your class schedule for your specific first day of class |
| July 5 | The last day to drop your classes with a 100% scholarship refund (meaning, the student will have no obligations to the college). | |
| July 23 | The last day to withdraw with a W grade from classes | IMPORTANT: This is needed to retain your scholarship |
| August 6 | Last day of class |
Open to all Seahawk Summer Academy Freshmen
Activities
Trip Dates
TBD
Esmeralda Sweeney
Associate Vice President of Student Success
The Seahawk Summer Academy is a program overseen by the Office of Student Achievement Initiatives
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