Multicultural Center for
Academic Success(MCAS)
Student Alumni Union
138 Lomb Memorial Dr
Rochester NY 14623-5604
MCAS Summer Bridge Program
The MCAS Summer Bridge Program (formerly known as the North Star Academy) , a Multicultural Center for Academic Success program, offered its first courses in August 2003. The Summer Bridge program is a four-week summer academic enrichment, confidence, and community-building program that consists of credit-bearing courses, enrichment education, exposure to research, and community service programs. The Summer Bridge Program is available to first-year students who have been accepted by RIT and paid their deposit to the university. The program accepts 40 students. The program serves as a gateway for entrance into the MCAS scholars program. Summer Bridge students are eligible to apply to the program upon successful completion of the Summer Bridge Program. As part of the MCAS Scholars Program student will meet with their college liaisons on a regular basis to discuss academic progress and services available to support their success. As part of the MCAS Scholars Program, students will meet with their college liaisons on a regular basis to discuss academic progress and services available to support their success.