Student Bridges is a student-initiated outreach program that connects UMass students with local community-based organizations and schools through tutoring-mentoring partnerships, college awareness activities, and policy advocacy. The program has primarily partnered with schools and programs in the Holyoke-Springfield area.

Registration is now open for the Student Bridges component course, fall 2008-spring 2009! See the "For UMass Students" section of this site for more information and to download a course application form.

Summer 2008 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.--3 p.m.  in Student Union Room 306

~Holyoke Bound Orientation~

Saturday, September 20th, 2008
from 11am - 4pm,
at Peck Middle School in Holyoke

Holyoke Bound is a day-long orientation to the City of Holyoke for college students who are working, interning or volunteering in Holyoke. The day will include history and political economy of the city, presentations about the city's assets, discussions with students, community organizers, and more. 

If you plan to make this mandatory for your students, please let us know ASAP.

Pre-registration is required. Limited transportation will be provided. Questions about the day can be directed to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Student Bridges sends a special thanks to UMass Dining Services for their generous support of Student Bridges' campus tours and college access activities!! Visit their website: www.umass.edu/diningservices/