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New Freshman Summer Bridge Program

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) New Freshman Summer Bridge (NFSB) is a free, three-week, on-campus program available to incoming IAIA Freshmen with no college experience who have been accepted to IAIA for Fall 2024. Students establish skills for college readiness, leadership, and creativity with dedicated instructors and staff. Students will also earn three credits through educational workshops and classes while attending the program.

Requirements

  1. New Freshmen and New Freshmen Transfers with no or limited college experience who have been accepted to IAIA for Fall 2025 semester
  2. Complete Online Application Form
  3. Complete housing application and submit all housing requirements to the housing office for the Fall 2025 semester. For more information regarding the housing documents and application process, please visit www.iaia.edu/housing

Schedule

  • July 20–August 9, 2025

Contact

bridge@iaia.edu

(505) 424-2312
(505) 424-4500 (fax)
Register for Bridge

Institute of American Indian Arts
Office of Admissions and Recruitment
83 Avan Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508

Registration Open—Apply Today

Participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Earn college credit early,
  • Move into their dorm rooms early for the Fall 2025 semester,
  • Explore Santa Fe and the surrounding areas,
  • Foster friendships and work collaboratively with fellow participants,
  • Gain early access to campus resources including the library, bookstore, gym and weight room, and disc golf course, as well as campus services such as Financial Aid, Internship and Career Services, the Learning Lab, and the Academic Computer Labs.
Enjoy the program without worrying about costs. Participants’ costs are paid for by the NFSB program. Students pay a one-time $250 housing deposit* (refundable).

New Freshman Summer BridgeCosts
TuitionFree
HousingFree
MealsFree
Cultural TripsFree
TutoringFree
SuppliesFree
Housing Deposit*$250
*One-time deposit, required for all IAIA New Freshmen, which covers both the fall and spring semesters.

Extra Resources

To learn more about IAIA’s acceptance process and next steps, please visit the Admitted Students webpage at  at www.iaia.edu/admitted.

Tyisha Mitchell

Tyisha Mitchell

(Colorado River Indian Tribes and Diné)

Dual Credit Director
Academics
P (505) 424-2312
E tyisha.mitchell@iaia.edu

Tamara Riley

Tamara Riley

(Laguna, Mescalero Apache, and Acoma)

Dual Credit Coordinator
Academics
P (505) 424-2345
E tamara.riley@iaia.edu

Mary Silentwalker

Mary Silentwalker

(San Felipe Pueblo/Navajo)

She/Her/Hers
Associate Dean
Admissions and Retention
P (505) 424-2307
E mary.silentwalker@iaia.edu