JumpStart
Monday, August 17 to Thursday, August 20, 2026
JumpStart is a summer bridge program the week before classes start in August, focusing on academic preparation, leadership, wellness, and community building. The program is designed to ease the transition into university life for students while equipping them with the necessary skills and support to excel in their first year.
“JumpStart helped ease so many of my worries about starting college. It gave me the confidence, support, and skills I needed to feel prepared both academically and personally before starting classes." -JumpStart 2025 Alum
"Through JumpStart, I made some of my closest friends and learned how to manage my time, what resources were offered to me, and how to ask for help when I needed it. It helped me feel more confident navigating a new environment and college life and made the transition feel less overwhelming.” -JumpStart 2025 Alum
Click here to register for JumpStart! JumpStart registration closes Friday, July 24 at 3:00 p.m. or once all spots are filled, so don't wait to sign up.
At JumpStart, You Will:
- Meet new friends and classmates.
- Get acclimated to campus and college life.
- Participate in activities to work on college readiness.
- Build connections with faculty and staff.
- Practice college academics with a mock lecture
- Socialize to get comfortable as you settle into Marian.
Additional Info
Students participating in another early move-in program (fall athletics, San Damiano Scholars, 21st Century Scholar week, Saint Joe Indy) are not able to participate.
For questions, please reach out to First Year Experience at FYE@marian.edu.