Hamilton College Bridge Program Application

In order to be of service to the community and local high schools, Hamilton College will consider the admission of highly qualified high school seniors to take up to two courses to supplement their academic programs.

This opportunity is available to high school seniors who have either exhausted the curriculum available to them in a particular area of study or who have a compelling reason to begin a new course of study in a subject not offered in their high school community. The Bridge Program is intended to supplement high school offerings rather than replace or substitute for them.

To be considered for the Bridge program, students must do the following:

Complete, sign, and submit the Bridge application (below), including FERPA authorization and school counselor confirmation form, and acknowledge Hamilton’s Honor Code.
While standardized testing results (SAT, ACT, AP exams) are optional in most cases, students who believe their scores will enhance their Bridge candidacy are encouraged to submit them.
Students who wish to take a math class must submit an AP Calculus score.
Students approved for a language class may be required to take a placement exam.
Submit an official high school transcript (issued by a high school counselor or registrar).

Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: July 15
Spring Semester: November 15

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Birthdate*

Sex*

Female

Male

X or Other Legal Sex

Gender Description (if applicable)

Phone Number*

Email Address*

Email Address Confirmation*

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Emergency Contact Information

Parent/Guardian First Name*

Parent/Guardian Last Name*

Parent/Guardian Email*

Education

High School Name*

Anticipated High School Graduation Date*

Courses

In order of preference, list two courses that you would like to schedule. Students are only allowed to enroll in one course per semester. If first choice is unavailable, we will check the availability of the second choice. If both choices are unavailable, you will be unable to schedule a course for that particular semester.

You can search for available class sections on the Hamilton College Course Catalog. Please note that additional sections will not be added to accommodate Bridge students. Classes that show a limited number of remaining spaces may still be closed to Bridge students if additional degree seeking students are expected to schedule the class.

First Choice

Semester*

Course Title*

Course Code & Number*

Instructor*

Day* (ex. MWF)

Time*

Second Choice

Semester*

Course Title*

Course Code & Number*

Instructor*

Day* (ex. MWF)

Time*

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Authorization Form

For Bridge students’ protection and privacy, all academic information is privileged. Details of a Bridge student’s academic record will not be discussed with anyone other than the student without the student’s written permission. A Bridge student and a parent/guardian must authorize a copy of their semester grades be released to their high school counselor. This authorization will be used by the Hamilton College Registrar’s office only. Authorization remains in effect until revoked in writing by the student.

Please provide an email address where a parent/guardian can be reached to complete this form.*

School Counselor Confirmation Form

Students are required to submit a form signed by their school counselor confirming participation in the Bridge Program at Hamilton College. The school counselor will verify that the courses being considered do not conflict with the student's high school schedule.

Please provide an email address where a school counselor can be reached to complete this form.*

Hamilton College Honor Pledge

By my signature below, I affirm on my honor that I will abstain from dishonesty in all academic work. I have read and understand Hamilton's Honor Code and I will work to strengthen the honor of Hamilton College and its students by upholding the honor code myself and working to ensure others do as well.

Student Signature*

Hamilton College Bridge Program Application

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