Rivet School Bridge

Yes. We only partner with regionally accredited, nonprofit universities. (Regional accreditation is the highest form of accreditation, and credits earned through regionally accredited programs are the most likely to transfer.)

• Rivet School was built to primarily serve working adult students and most of our students are between 25 - 35 years old. 
• But we’re now ready to serve younger students who need a better option after high school graduation. Bridge is a more structured, cohort-based version of our core program that includes extra support and tailored opportunities for social connection and career exploration.

• Bridge students are required to attend two weekly class sessions with their cohort and College Coach and complete an additional 8-10 hours of schoolwork outside of class time. 
• Our August Cohort will be expected to attend 2-hour virtual cohort meetings weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays (meeting times TBD).
• After the first 8 months, these attendance requirements will shift as students become more self-directed, independent learners.

• Rivet School was built to primarily serve working adult students, so most of our students work full-time and are between 25 - 35 years old. 
• We’re now ready to serve younger students who need a better college option after high school graduation. Our Bridge program is a more structured, cohort-based version of our original program that includes extra support and tailored opportunities for social connection and career exploration. 
• We’re starting our next Bridge cohort in August 2022. If you know someone who might be interested, you can nominate them here, or send them to our Bridge webpage to learn more.

• Learn more: Spend time learning about the Bridge program (and our whole organization) by exploring the website. Don’t get confused by our core program descriptions – remember that Bridge is a special program, so you’ll learn most of what you need to know on the current webpage you’re visiting. Talk to your school advisor/mentor to get your questions answered, or reach out to the Rivet School team directly by using the chat feature on the website or emailing angelina@rivetschool.org. Just remember to mention you’re looking for information about the Bridge program. 
• Apply: You can start your application anytime by clicking on the below Apply button. Make sure to select “Bridge” so you complete the correct application. Got questions? Message us on the website chat feature, or email Angelina (angelina@rivetschool.org).
• Get started: Our Summer Cohort starts soon! If you’re accepted, you’ll know within about a week from submitting your application. Then, you’ll get more information about what to expect and how to prepare for orientation and onboarding. For starters, we’ll make sure you’ve completed your FAFSA for 2022-23.

We believe that college programs should be 100% focused on doing what’s best for students. We also recognize the troubling legacy of for-profit higher education in this country.

For these reasons (and others), Rivet School is a non-profit educational program with one mission: To help you earn a job-relevant degree as efficiently as possible.