»First Generation Summer Bridge Program 2026
The Summer Bridge Program is a pre-orientation program designed to help you transition to university life and connect with fellow first-generation students at Chapman University.
Participants can look forward to:
- Engaging workshops led by campus support services.
- Insights and advice from current first-generation Chapman students.
- Collaborative community-building activities.
- Campus tours, social events and more!
We're excited to welcome incoming 2026 first-gen students to campus and can't wait to meet you at the event.
Summer Bridge 2026 event information
Location
The Chapman University campus in Orange, CA.
Parking information
This parking information pertains to day two of the Summer Bridge Program (Saturday, August 15, 2026). Day two is Parent/Family Day.
Parents and families can register for parking using this link or scan the QR code below.
Parents and families can park in the Anderson Parking Structure. The Anderson Parking Structure is located under the football field, on Glassell and Walnut.
See our Parking and Walking Directions page if you need additional assistance with parking in the Anderson Parking Structure.
Summer Bridge Coordinators
Summer Bridge Coordinators are current first-generation students.
They’re here to help you during the Summer Bridge Program by answering your questions and sharing their experiences and guidance.
If you see them on campus, feel free to say hi and introduce yourself!
Braulio Campos Gil
- Hometown: Long Beach, California.
- Majors: Political Science and Economics.
- Minors: Latinx and Latin American Studies and Leadership Studies.
- On-campus involvement: La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc., Latinx Club, First Gen Ambassadors, United Greek Council, A.U.R.A (Aspire, Unity, Reform, Activism), First Generation and Promising Futures Program.
- Fun Fact: I have 3 signed items by my favorite artists.
Gil Lopez Garcia
- Hometown: Santa Ana, CA.
- Major: B.S. in Environmental Science & Policy.
- Minor: LGBTQ+ Studies.
- on-campus involvement: La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity Incorporated (Multicultural org.), Schmid Student Success (SSS - Diversity), & the University Registrar's/Career Professional Development Internships Team (Work).
- Fun Fact: I interned over the summer with NASA at Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL)!
Lara Ramirez
- Hometown: San Jose, CA.
- Major: Business Administration (Emphasis in Management).
- Minor: Political Science.
- On-campus involvement: Chapman Ambassadors Program, University Program Board (marketing), Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
- Fun Fact: I am in the process of getting my Real Estate License.
Summer Bridge 2026 schedule
Dates and times
Thursday, August 13: Early move-in for residential students only.
Friday, August 14 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.): Students only.
Saturday, August 15 (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.): Students and families welcome.
Sunday, August 16 (9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.): Students only.