Welcome to Bridge2ENGG
Your success is our top priority. The Faculty of Engineering is excited to offer Bridge2Engg (B2E), a preparation program designed to give students entering first-year engineering the tools they need to feel comfortable and confident as they begin their university education.
B2E builds your confidence and excitement while connecting you with fellow students, professors and mentors within the engineering community. The program is offered virtually during the summer and provides two different levels of engagement that vary in cost, content and delivery mode (on-demand versus live instruction).
What does B2E programming look like?
It's all about you. With different program options available, you can tailor your engagement to meet your specific needs. This might include:
- Accessing student-created videos that introduce university terminology or wellness resources
- Exploring review modules on chemistry, coding, physics and calculus to better prepare for university-level courses; and
- Participating in Discord discussions and panels
More information about Bridge2Engg 2026 will be available early in the new year. To be notified when the program opens, complete the Google Form below. Note that ENGG Camp is no longer being offered.
Bridge2Engg Programming
Level 1: Foundations is designed to be your comprehensive companion throughout your first year in Engineering. It equips you with the necessary tools and resources, ensuring you're well-prepared before your classes commence in September and helps with any potential stress or anxiety.
In Foundations, we'll cover everything from a rundown of your first-year schedule and downloading software to loading money onto your OneCard and paying tuition. Scattered between these practical tips for success will be resources to help you develop skills in self-care, get involved within your engineering community, and know where to go to ask for help.
Level 1: Foundations is available for free to all first-year engineering students and can be accessed through Canvas in early May.
This program is not for university credit.
Cost: Free
Available Starting: Early June
Delivery Method: Virtual & On-Demand
Level 2: Academic Essentials is your one-stop shop for reviewing the most critical topics from high school to make sure you're academically prepared for classes in September.
Comprised of four different streams: Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, and Coding Essentials, this series of videos, notes, examples, and solution packages will provide you with tools and resources that you can complete at your own pace, virtually and when it's convenient for you.
Please note that Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry Essentials will provide an academic review of critical high school concepts, while Coding Essentials is an introduction for students with little to no programming experience.
Whether you're someone who has taken some time off before returning to school, someone just looking to refresh their skills as you took a Grade 12 course in Grade 11, or want to see the key concepts that will carry forward from high school into first year, this program will help ensure you review the high school content that directly connects to required first-year Engineering courses (MATH 100, MATH 101, MATH 102, CHEM 103, CHEM 105, PHYS 130, ENGG 130, EN PH 131, and ENCMP 100).
When registered within Academic Essentials, you'll also have the opportunity to be connected with a first-year Discord server, where you will have the opportunity to participate in Q&A panels, conversations with upper-year students and connect with fellow incoming engineering students. Check your UAlberta email for a first contact shortly after registration.
Please note that Level 2: Academic Essentials does not replicate first-year Engineering courses; but instead provides background knowledge and review.
This program is not for university credit.
Cost: $149
Available Starting: Late June
Delivery Method: Virtual & On-Demand
Level 3: ENGG Camp-No Longer Offered
Level 3: ENGG Camp ENGG: ENGG Camp will not be offered. We encourage incoming first-year engineering students to attend the First Year Engineering Retreat, hosted by the Engineering Student Society in early September.
FAQs
B2E programming can be accessed through Canvas, the centrally supported learning management system used at the University of Alberta to deliver all courses. You will receive information on setting up your Canvas account in June.
Yes, but please email us at b2e.info@ualberta.ca if you will be completing your first year at a designated Engineering Transfer Program College to discuss what B2E Level is right for you.
You will continue to have access until you complete your first year of Engineering at Alberta.
No. Academic Essentials is meant for review of high school concepts only (Calculus, Physics, Chemistry). The Coding Essentials Stream provides only a basic introduction to coding. Academic Essentials provides baseline knowledge only.
Yes, the program offers a small amount of funding to support students facing financial barriers that may prevent participation. The amount of funding is determined based on a student's specific financial need and the level of programming in which they are interested. A confidential process for accessing these funds is completed directly with Bridget Fraser, the Bridge2ENGG program lead.
For questions or to discuss financial assistance further, please contact Bridget Fraser directly at bafraser@ualberta.ca.