MSU Ignite Summer Bridge Program

MSU Ignite is a 5-day residential bridge program designed to support students’ transition from high school to college and to help them learn more about our academic programs. Choosing a major can be overwhelming, and students often struggle to determine which program best suits their skills and career interests. The MSU Ignite program will allow students to explore their interests and become more familiar with college before setting foot on campus this fall. The program is open to current high school seniors admitted to MSU as incoming Freshmen for the 2026-2027 academic year. Students may have declared a ComArtSci major in their application to MSU or have an interest in exploring majors and/or minors in ComArtSci.

The MSU Ignite Program is a proud partner of the Spartan Early Start Program. Students accepted into the program can earn three credits for participating in MSU Ignite.

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Benefits of Summer Bridge Programs

Program benefits

Bridge programs like MSU Ignite are critical to student success and supporting students transitioning to college. Over the course of a week, students will work on a creative project under the direction of ComArtSci faculty. The program offers students additional support through mentors and connections with their peers. As of 2026, over 100 incoming freshmen have participated in MSU Ignite, and they have continued to benefit from the program's impact on their college experience.

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Become a Peer Leader for MSU Ignite

We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic undergraduate students to join our team for Summer 2026. Ignite Peer Leaders play a vital role in the success of the Ignite program. Peer Leaders will assist with implementing the various activities during the five-day program by actively participating, facilitating, and interacting with the participants in program sessions.