BRIDGES
Important Announcement for Fall 2025
The BRIDGES program is happy to announce important updates have been completed. Please review each section of the website for updates on class titles, descriptions and cost information. Use the tabs on the left to guide you to the information for these updates.
BRIDGES Fall 2025 Updates:
The BRIDGES website has been updated to reflect new class titles and descriptions for each of our programs on the Middletown and Newburgh campuses. *Please note, new self-direction class types (transition and community class) and funding costs have been updated to reflect our new program offerings. Please use the lefthand tabs to select and review information and updates specific to each program.
Mission Statement:
The BRIDGES Program at SUNY Orange embraces diversity and fosters a supportive learning environment where ALL students in the community can access BRIDGES class offerings to thrive academically, personally, and professionally.
Through collaborative community and collegiate partnerships that advances inclusivity and a commitment to accessibility, we aim to inspire and empower all students to reach their full potential.
BRIDGES Program Overview
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Hybrid |
Traditional |
Traditional |
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| Description |
The Hybrid Program is an option for students who are enrolled in credit courses at SUNY Orange. Students may choose to pair BRIDGES enhanced classes with credit classes to work towards matriculation. BRIDGES classes cover how students can connect to college departments/student resources to aid in their success and independence. |
The Traditional BRIDGES program on the Middletown campus is a comprehensive three-year suite of noncredit classes for anyone interested in learning and improving job and career related skills. Students have the flexibility to choose full time or part time enrollment in any of our classes, based on their goals. Students may also choose to audit additional courses offered through the college catalog. |
The Traditional BRIDGES program on the Newburgh campus is a two-year suite of noncredit classes for anyone interested in learning and improving job and career related skills. Students have the flexibility to choose full time or part time enrollment in any of our classes, based on their goals. Students may also choose to audit additional courses offered through the college catalog. |
| Tuition |
Private pay, , Financial Aid (PELL/Work study/TAP), Scholarships, ACCES-VR - (for credit classes only), OPWDD/Self-Direction: Community Classes - (BRIDGES classes only) |
Private pay, Financial Aid (PELL/Work study), Scholarships, OPWDD/Self-Direction: Transition and Community Classes |
Private pay, Scholarships and OPWDD/ Self-Direction: Transition and Community Classes |
| Requirements |
Graduated High school or have exited High school |
Graduated High school or have exited High school |
Graduated High school or have exited High school |
| Schedule |
Based on the individual’s goals |
Full-time or Part-time |
Full-time or Part-time |
| Diploma |
Regents & Local Diploma or GED |
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- BRIDGES Program
- Lisa Hayes
- Director
- (845) 341-4694
- Sara Wilbur
- Assistant Director
- (845) 341-4325