UCA’s Summer Start 2026 Applications will OPEN in April 2026.
UCA Summer Start is a summer bridge program designed to help our new Bears transition from high school to a successful freshman year. It’s a great way to start early and start right at UCA! As part of Summer Start, you will have opportunities to:
- Meet other new students
- Engage with UCA Faculty and Staff
- Improve your study strategies
- Get to know the UCA campus before classes begin
You’ll hear tips on taking better notes, improving your organizational and time-management skills, and managing stress and the challenges of college. Summer Start is open to new, first-time entering first-year UCA students.
Seats will be limited, so apply early!
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Details
Program dates: August 9th – 15th, 2026
- Applications will open in April and close on June 30, 2026 (or until full).
- Program costs to be determined