College built for real life

The Bridge Program

The Bridge Program is a highly supportive college and career experience built for ambitious high school graduates in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles regions.

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Through this program, students gain access to:

Personalized 1:1 college and career support
Project-based curriculum (no lectures or tests)
Year-round affordable tuition
Transfer-friendly degree programs

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Apply now to join our Summer 2025 cohort.

Get Started

Submit an interest form here to get started on your Rivet School application.

Join a program built with you in mind.

"As someone who works part time, I find myself taking advantage of my evenings and days off to work on projects. Everyone gets to move at their own pace and set their own goals.

That's the beauty of this program."

Real-world support for an accredited online degree

Personal coach

From tutoring to time management,
your dedicated coach will help you achieve your goals.
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Financial aid

Expert support to help you access financial aid — plus financing options you’ll only find at Rivet School.

Community of peers

Join a community of fellow learners. Build relationships with other students in your neighborhood.

Tools for school

Access our comfortable coworking spaces for you to get work done. From laptops, to software, to tech support —we’ve got you.

Emergency fund

Childcare crunch? Unexpected medical expense? Apply for immediate cash grants in times of need.

Career planning

Access hands-on career coaching and resources to help you find and
get the job you want.

Damian B.

Management

Time to BA:

2 years

"If you are looking for a real college experience, one with a coach who cares about your performance and guides you on a weekly basis, Rivet School is the way to go!"

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Maria O.

Management

Time to BA:

1yr. 3mos.

"I definitely suggest checking Rivet School out — particularly if you’ve tried “traditional” college before (and didn’t stick it out), or if you’re a working adult who didn’t have the opportunity to earn a degree earlier in life."

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Amanda G.

Communications

Time to BA:

1 yr. 7 mos.

“Rivet School is a perfect match for someone like me, a fulltime mom with a full time job. I was able to schedule earning my degree around my job and my responsibilities as a parent.”

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Transfer student

Parent-learner

Working learner

≤ 2 years

First-gen

The Bridge Program

"As someone who works part time, I find myself taking advantage of my evenings and days off to work on projects. Everyone gets to move at their own pace and set their own goals.

That's the beauty of this program."