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Bridge Week

Welcome to Bridge Week at Indiana State University – where your journey begins and and your success is within reach. During this week, you will connect with fellow students, discover campus resources, meet faculty and staff, and experience campus life before your classes begin.

Launch into College Life at Indiana State 

Bridge Week is Indiana State University’s signature welcome week for Project Success students. It’s designed to help you make friends, discover campus resources, and experience the vibrant student life that makes Indiana State a terrific place to earn your degree. From academic workshops to campus traditions, Bridge Week is your opportunity to build confidence and make lasting connections that support and enrich your college journey. 

Why Bridge Week?

  • Connect with other new students who are just as excited (and maybe as nervous) as you.
  • Discover campus resources, and meet faculty and staff who are ALL IN to support you.
  • Prepare for college with skills, knowledge, and confidence for a strong start.
  • Experience campus life through activities, events, and traditions that make Indiana State feel like home.

NOTE: Bridge Week is optional for Project Success students, but required for ISUceed, LEAD, Ignite, and Pathway to Indiana State participants. 

What to Expect 

During Bridge Week, you will join a Pathway Group led by trained Peer Mentors. These small groups are where you’ll meet your first friends, have real conversations about the transition to college, and navigate Bridge Week together. 

Activities include: 

  • Academic Workshops: Sessions on study skills, time management, and technology tools.
  • Campus Life Experiences: Explore student organizations, recreation, wellness, and ways to get involved on campus.
  • Community Events: Social events, service projects, and activities that help you feel connected.
  • Traditions and Fun: From cultural events to campus tours, Bridge Week introduces you to the best of life at Indiana State. 

Meals during Bridge Week are included and take place in the campus dining halls. Commuter students are also provided with meals as part of the program. This is your opportunity to eat together, socialize, and build connections.

Register for Bridge Week through the New Student Dashboard

Pathway Groups

College is your chance to get involved, grow as a leader, and begin building your future. This pathway connects your campus experience to your career goals so you can make moves now that matter later. Through four interactive sessions, you will: 

  • Discover how to get involved and find your community through student organizations, campus events, and leadership opportunities.
  • Develop leadership skills grounded in integrity, confidence, and ethical decision-making. 
  • Strengthen job-ready skills employers actually look for, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professionalism.
  • Learn how to prepare for internships, campus jobs, and future careers using tools like Handshake and campus employment resources. 

Worried about keeping up with college classes? You’re not alone. This interactive, no-pressure pathway is designed to help you crack the code to college success with tools and insider secrets. In this pathway, you will: 

  • Discover your personal learning style so studying feels easier and actually works. 
  • Master Canvas and campus resources – your ultimate toolkit for staying on top of everything. 
  • Connect with peers and faculty mentors who have been in your shoes. 
  • Learn smart strategies to stay ahead.

College can be exciting to meet new people, participate in exciting experiences, and navigate a new world of relationships. At times, it can also be overwhelming. Whether you’re figuring out how to stay close with family, make real friends, or navigate dating and campus culture, this fun, no-pressure pathway will help you feel more confident. You will: 

  • Learn how to make and keep real friends.
  • Balance family expectations and independence. 
  • Understand dating, relationships, and personal boundaries.
  • Navigate campus culture and social scenes. 
  • Recognize red flags and protect your emotional energy – because you come first.

College is a whole new level with new schedules, responsibilities, and pressures. This interactive pathway is all about building the mindset and emotional tools you need to stay grounded, motivated, and confident during big transitions. With peers, you will: 

  • Find your personal reset button and learn how to recharge without guilt. 
  • Recognize when your mind and body need a break. 
  • Understand homesickness and transition stress. 
  • Reframe fear and discomfort as growth – because feeling scared or unsure doesn’t mean you made a bad choice. 
  • Build social awareness and emotional intelligence. 
  • Discover campus resources that make life easier. 

Family Bridge Week 

There’s a Bridge Week for families, too! College is a transition for parents, guardians, and supporters – not just for students. Family Bridge Week gives families the tools and confidence to support their student throughout their first year at Indiana State and beyond.

Family Bridge Week offers: 

  • Welcome Sessions: Learn about campus life and resources available to your student.
  • Parent and Supporter Workshops: Tips for navigating the first-year transition, understanding campus safety, financial aid, and more.
  • Community Connection: Meet other supporters, ask questions, and feel confident about your student’s next steps at Indiana State. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Bridge Week is a cohort-based program. By registering, you agree to attend all scheduled sessions. 

Student programming is designed for students, but Family Bridge Week offers its own schedule of events for parents, guardians, and supporters.

  • If you’re living on campus: You will move directly into your assigned residence hall room, so bring everything you will need for the semester. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes, an umbrella, and a notebook with pens for Bridge Week sessions.
  • If you’re commuting: Bring comfortable shoes, an umbrella, and a notebook with pens for Bridge Week sessions.