Springboard is an intensive summer mathematics bridge program designed to help first-year students prepare for college-level math and chemistry. This program offers you an opportunity to review mathematical concepts you might be rusty on or fill in some gaps in mathematical knowledge you may have missed, so you can move forward with the mathematics and/or science classes in your degree pathway, sooner.
Who should participate in the Math Springboard Program?
Springboard is designed for students who place into Math 10 or Math 20, as well as students who place into Math 50 and who need Chem 151 or Chem 105/106. Your advisor will inform you of your math placement at your summer orientation appointment.
Students complete an online curriculum over the summer, and then take an exam on-campus before classes start. Students who earn a satisfactory score on the exam qualify to take Math 104, 106, 109, 201, 246, or Chem 151 or 105/106 in fall semester.
How is the program structured?
The Math Springboard Program consists of three parts. Springboard participants participate in all three parts:
- Independent review using videos and sets of practice problems we provide. Refresh your skills on your own schedule. Our online system for practice problems will give you immediate feedback, and provide extra practice on the topics where you need some extra help.
- Weekly study sessions with a tutor who can answer your questions and support you in your independent review. We offer a choice of time slots so you can choose the one that fits your schedule (or even attend at different times each week). If you’re looking for additional support, you’ll have access to additional online tutoring—at no extra cost—through the UWEC Math Lab.
- Springboard exam to show what you’ve learned and accomplished this summer! The exam will be held on-campus on Sunday, August 31 (right after move-in for new students). Students who earn a satisfactory score on the exam qualify to take Math 104, 106, 109, 201, 246, or Chem 151 or 105/106 in fall semester. To participate in the Springboard exam, you must attend at least 4 weekly study sessions and complete 100% of the independent review practice problem assignments.
How much does it cost?
The fee to participate in Math Springboard is $200. This pays for the exam, access to the computer program used for videos and practice problems, and the time of the professor and tutors who support the program. This is a considerable savings compared to taking Math 10 or 20 as a full online course during the summer.
We offer fee waivers for students with a qualifying SAI (Student Aid Index). See the application for more information.
How do I register?
Fill out the Math Springboard Application below.
The Springboard program uses rolling admissions from June 16-July 21, 2025. We recommend registering for Springboard sooner rather than later, to secure your spot and give yourself more time for independent review during the summer.
Questions about the program?
Please check out the FAQ below. If your question isn’t answered there, please send an email to mathematics@uwec.edu.
