The Seahawk Summer Academy is a summer bridge program for recent high school graduates or first-time college students. Interested students must complete the admission processes at Broward College to register for classes.

Join us this summer, earn four or six college credits, participate in fun activities and field trips, and form a learning community with peers as you start your higher education journey at Broward College.

All Seahawk Summer Academy courses are held during Session 3 only in the Summer term. Classes start in June and end in July. Students must attend classes on-campus weekly, and some courses may also use Broward College's online platform, Desire2Learn (D2L). Scholarships are available to eligible students who meet all program registration requirements and deadlines.

Interested in Registering but Still Have Questions

Follow the steps below to register for your Summer Academy classes:

  1. Complete the Broward College admission application to become a Broward College Student with a valid BC Student ID
  2. Receive a letter or notification from Broward College that you are successfully admitted and are a current Broward College Student
  3. Connect with an advisor or a student success coach for the next steps
  4. You will receive a notice to attend New Student Orientation (NSO). This is where you will register for the classes. An NSO staff will help you through the registration process.                                      You may receive a notification to attend a JumpStart session. If you do, a Broward College recruiter/staff will help you through the admissions process during and after your JumpSart session. Your coach or advisor will guide you through all the steps until you are able to register for classes.

 

Students are encouraged to complete a Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA you should fill out is for the 2024-2025 year, and our school code is 001500.

Visit the college Financial Aid page for more information.

IMPORTANT: Students who successfully meet all the eligibility requirements for the Seahawk Summer Academy scholarships and remain enrolled in the Summer Academy classes the entire summer will be awarded on an ongoing basis until the first day of classes (Summer, Session 3).

For additional scholarship opportunities, visit Broward College's Scholarships page and complete the scholarship application.

Wait! Did you receive notification of being a Broward College Student yet?

You may not be able to register for the Seahawk Summer Academy classes if your admission process is incomplete or if you have a registration hold. Contact your academic advisor or success coach as soon as possible.

If you attended a Jumpstart recruiting event and were scheduled to attend a New Student Orientation. Please check your class schedule and make sure you attend your session. This is the best option you have to receive one-on-one assistance with this process.

Students must complete all admission requirements and be successfully admitted at Broward College (or be a current eligible Broward College student with a valid BC Student ID Number).

A registration hold may stop you from registering for your classes. Contact your Broward College Academic Advisor or Success Coach as soon as possible.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Congratulations Seahawk. By now, you should have received notification on becoming a Broward College Seahawk with a valid Broward College student ID.

To join the Seahawk Summer Academy, use your BC Student ID and login information to register into one of the cohorts listed on our website. View a list of Seahawk Summer Academy courses.

Please note: these classes are set up as paired co-requisites. Students must be registered and remain enrolled in their selected 2-class-cohort as listed on our website to meet the eligibility criteria for the summer academy scholarship.

View Step-By-Step Guide or Video Tutorial on How to Register for Classes (located at the bottom of the page)

Students are responsible to ensure that:

  1. All required admissions documents are submitted to Broward College in a timely manner at least 3 weeks before classes start
  2. Florida Residency documentation is processed and applied to student accounts by the first day of class - if applicable. (Required for the Seahawk summer academy scholarship eligibility)
  3. FAFSA (2024-2025) application is fully processed and all red flags cleared before the first day of classes
  4. Meet with your Broward College academic advisor or success coach to ensure there are no holds on your student account that may prevent you from registering for your classes
  5. Follow up with your High School to ensure the college receives and processes your official high school transcripts by July 1
  6. All Summer Academy Courses are dropped by the college's 100% refund deadline to avoid withdrawal of the Summer Academy scholarship is awarded
  7. Attend both Summer Academy classes all Summer. If you withdraw or drop 1 of the 2 courses, you may lose your Summer Academy scholarship, and the responsibility to pay for the remaining course/credits will be yours

ATTEND A SUMMER ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE

The Seahawk Summer Academy open-houses (date to be determined) are designed specifically for the Academy students. These sessions are different from the New Student Orientations or NSOs.
At the Summer Academy Open-House, you can:

  • Meet with an academic advisor and get help with getting ready for classes
  • Verify scholarship eligibility and/or confirm your four-credit Seahawk summer academy scholarship eligibility and/or award
  • Reserve your spot for field trips
  • And more
Please, check your BC Student email after registering for classes for more information.

The Seahawk Summer Academy is a summer bridge program designed for recent high school graduates or first-time college students. The program schedule consists of two linked courses taken at the same time during the Summer term. The Academy students will be able to form meaningful human connections and cultivate a sense of social belonging to Broward College. Students will also learn about career, transfer, and professional opportunities as we will be encouraging them to "keep the end in mind" and choose a Pathway Community before they finish the program!

LEARNING COMMUNITY
Students will form a support network and learn about everything Broward College has to offer before classes start in the fall. Getting a head start before everyone else will increase their chances of meeting their educational goals and graduating on time.

CONTEXTUALIZED COURSES
Students will explore various career choices and choose assignment topics that are relevant to them and their personal interests. Choosing their career pathway early will increase their chances of graduating sooner or on time, thus, saving them time and money.

HAVE FUN WHILE LEARNING
This is not a typical program. Students will have the opportunity to participate in fun activities and events during the session including a fun Seahawk Summer Academy's own orientation and graduation.

NOT A ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL PROGRAM
In addition to the aforementioned unique features, this academy will be offering different cohort tracks to appeal to the personal interest and unique needs of our students. For example, this summer, one of those special topic tracks is Male Minority Leadership. Students interested in this topic will be empowered through exciting learning opportunities to become future male minority leaders in their community.

PEER MENTORING OPPORTUNITY
As first-time college students, Seahawk Summer Academy participants have access to trained mentors called Seahawk Peer Leaders. Peer Leaders support Broward College students each step of the way as they work towards completing their degrees and reaching their educational goals. Peer Leaders are current students or BC alumni who have been trained in leadership and mentoring skills to be able to provide the best possible support to become a successful student. To learn more about the Peer Mentoring and Leadership program, visit the Peer Mentoring site.

To be admitted into the Seahawk Summer Academy, students must:

  1. Complete all Broward College Admission Requirements and submit all required documents
  2. Be a Current Broward College Student with a valid BC Student ID
  3. Register for the Summer Academy paired classes. View the course schedule per campus. No additional program application is required.
  4. Complete a free 2024-2025 FAFSA application

Seahawk Summer Academy scholarship recipients must remain enrolled in the paired classes for the entire Summer Session 3.

** Attending a Seahawk Summer Academy open house is optional but highly recommended. **

Eligible Summer Academy students will receive a scholarship to cover 100% of the tuition of the Seahawk Summer Academy two courses. 


Scholarship Awards begin June 1 and until the first day of class to students who meet all the scholarship eligibility criteria listed below:

  • Attend an New Student Orientation (NSO). 
  • Be registered by June 28 into one of the Seahawk Summer Academy 4 credit cohorts listed on the program site
  • Complete the Broward College admission processes successfully by the first day of classes
  • Meet Florida Residency requirements for tuition purposes by the first day of class
  • Submit all required documents to complete Florida Residency and official high school transcripts by the first day of classes
  • Ensure the college receives and processes the Official High School Transcripts by July 9 to retain the scholarship
  • Remain enrolled in the Summer Academy courses (cohort) for the entire Summer Term
  • Submit a Free Application for the 2024-2025 Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. (FAFSA must be on File only)
IMPORTANT:
  1. The scholarship does not cover classroom materials/supplies or the College Admission Fees
  2. Students are responsible to pay for any additional fees by their payment deadlines to avoid being dropped from their courses
  3. Scholarships will be awarded starting June 1 until the first day of class if students meet eligibility requirements
  4. Students who enroll after the first day of class may not receive the scholarship and must contact the program director for consideration on a case-by-case basis based on the available funds
  5. Students who do not submit official High School Transcripts by July 14 may lose the scholarship. In that case, it may be the responsibility of the student to pay for these credits after July 14.

Welcome Seahawks and Future Seahawks.

All students currently enrolled in the summer academy must check their Broward College student email for more information.

Access the college academic calendar

Important Dates
Date (Week of) Event Note
June 10 Deadline to submit all required documents for the 4-credit scholarship eligibility. Students will be awarded until the first day of class.
June 27 Summer Academy classes start. Check your schedule to see your first day of class. Log in to D2L to review the course syllabus and meet attendance verification. Check your class schedule for your specific first day of class
July 5 The last day to drop your classes with a 100% scholarship refund (meaning, the student will have no obligations to the college).
July 23 The last day to withdraw with a W grade from classes IMPORTANT: This is needed to retain your scholarship
August 6 Last day of class

Field Trips

Open to all Seahawk Summer Academy Freshmen

Activities

  • Tigertail Ropes and Aqua Challenge X2
  • FAU tour experience

Trip Dates

TBD

Events

All Seahawk Summer Academy Events

Seahawk Summer Academy
Summer Courses
Student Open House
Advising
FAQs
Field Trips

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Esmeralda Sweeney 
Associate Vice President of Student Success

The Seahawk Summer Academy is a program overseen by the Office of Student Achievement Initiatives

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