Smart Start is a series of summer bridge programs tailored to the needs of different student populations. Smart Start will prepare you for college, get you connected with Germanna support services, and help you make the right plan to finish your college degree.
Take SDV 100 "College Success Skills"
Taking SDV 100 "College Success Skills" before your fall semester is the smart start to earning your college degree. SDV 100 is a required course for all degree-seeking students and will equip you with the tools to be successful at Germanna and beyond.
With Smart Start you will:
- Take a free class
- Earn college credit
- Connect with campus resources
- Choose a program of study
- Make a plan to complete your degree
Is Smart Start right for you?
- Have you taken dual enrollment courses?
- Are you a former foster care youth?
- Did you use an IEP or 504 in high school?
- Will you be the first in your family to attend college?
Get Started
START SMART • STAY ON TRACK • FINISH STRONG
Smart Start: DE
Classes start June 6 and June 27
Location: In-person or online courses.
If you took a dual enrollment course from Germanna while in high school, our Smart Start: DE program is for you.
Program Details:
- Enroll in our one-credit SDV 100 “College Success Skills” course and take an additional three-credit summer course of your choice, on us
- Stay on track! Enroll full-time in fall 2023 and spring 2024 terms for additional scholarships
Smart Start: Career Connected
June 6-August 7, 2023
Location: Fredericksburg Area Campus
If you are a former foster care youth or used a IEP or 504 in high school, then Smart Start: Career Connected Education Program is for you.
Program Details:
- Summer courses with extra support for students with barriers to learning
- SDV 100 "College Success Skills" course, ENG 111, and PSY 120
- Fun activities every Friday
- Attend a Welcome Night on Thursday, June 1 at 6 p.m.
This scholarship is first come, first served. Learn more about the Career Connected Education Program.
Smart Start: First-Gen
July 17–20, 2023
Location: Fredericksburg Area Campus
If you will be the first in your family to go to college, then our Smart Start: First-Gen program is just for you.
Program Details:
- Free SDV 100 "College Success Skills" course
- Free laptop to keep
- Fun, engaging four-day orientation