Health Careers Opportunity Program

HPP Summer Bridge Program

The Health Professions Pathways Program supports incoming first-year and transfer students with our 3-week Summer Bridge Program, which hosts the students on campus with a daily three hour curriculum and provides informative workshops, activities, campus tours and valuable networking connections to improve their first year at Fresno State.

Students on Day One of Summer Bridge program.

Application is now Closed

The current application cycle for the 2024 HPP Summer Bridge Program is closed, due to the program completion. Eligibility for the next year's cohort requires applicants to be incoming first year or transfer students at Fresno State. Applicants must also complete the HCOP form and be accepted into the HPP program. For more information, you may contact our office at hcop@mail.fresnostate.edu.

Program Eligibility & Benefits

In order to participate, interested students must be applied to the HCOP and HPP programs. Students must also accept the terms of the program, which include attending all of the daily sessions, filling out the necessary forms, and applying within the allocated timeframe. Particpating students can benefit from a stiped awarded at the end of the program, as well as 3 weeks worth of networking connections, on-campus experience, lectures, campus swag, and exciting activities coordinated by our team.

HPPP Summer Bridge 2024 cohort sitting on the RSU steps.

Students walking through campus in conversation.

Two HPP students participating in an activity and laughing.

Three HPP students listening intently during a math lecture.

An HPP Peer Mentor assisting a student with her work.

HPP Summer Bridge students participating in the Fresno State EDGE Ropes course.

I strongly encourage fellow students to apply to the HCOP and HPP Program. Participating in this program will undoubtedly enhance your college experience and equip you with a wide range of valuable skills. The knowledge and insights gained through this program are invaluable, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking to advance in their career at Fresno State.

Cindy Jauregui | 2023 Summer Bridge Attendee, First Year Biology Major

"The peer mentors are amazing, the resources offered will give you so many options and places to turn to with anything you need. You will get such a head start on the year and be ready for school to start. Highly recommend!"

Maya Murillo / 2024 Summer Bridge Attendee, First Year Pre-Health Major