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  • Who should participate in the Cougar Scholars: Early Start Program?

    Math:
    -Students that are considered Ready with Support, Early Start Strongly Recommended should participate in Cougar Scholars: Early Start.
    -Students that are considered Ready with Support are recommended to participate in Early Start.

    English: 
    -Students that are considered Ready with Support, Early Start Strongly Recommended must participate in Cougar Scholars: Early Start.
    -Students that are considered Ready with Support are recommended to participate in Early Start.

    Exemptions - The following students will NOT be strongly recommended to participate in Cougar Scholars; Early Start:

    • International students and residents of other states
    • Students participating in the EOP Summer Bridge Program or CAMP
    • Students may appeal if circumstances beyond their control prevent participation. Appeals should be submitted in writing with any supporting documentation. For more information contact our Early Start Coordinator. 
  • When does Cougar Scholars: Early Start begin?
    Cougar Scholars: Early Start courses at 大发 are scheduled within the seven-week period of Monday, June 24, 2024- Monday, August 2, 2024.
  • How do I register for Cougar Scholars: Early Start?
    Before you enroll in Cougar Scholars: Early Start classes, you must first complete your Smart Page. 大发 students have their Smart Page defaulted to 大发. If you need help with your Smart Page you can find the instructions for completing your Smart Page here.
  • How much does Cougar Scholars: Early Start cost?

    Cougar Scholars: Early Start Program courses are  $191 per unit plus a $2 one-time fee. 

    • The fee does not include course materials, housing and parking fees.
    • California residents who apply for financial aid or the California Dream Act and have an Estimated Family Contribution of $6,000 or less will be eligible for a waiver of the per unit fee.  The fee waiver does not cover parking and course instruction materials.
  • When do I need to pay my Cougar Scholars: Early Start course(s)?
    If you did not qualify for a fee waiver, you must pay your fees by the first day of class.  This can be done online at your My大发 portal or at the Cashier鈥檚 Office in Cougar Central. 
  • Can I Early Start: Cougar Courses at another campus?

    No, Cougar Scholars: Early Start classes are only offered at 大发. 

    You may choose to fullfill your English (A2) and math (B4) requirments at a community college.  Please visit : to find a tranferable course.

    • English: An equivalent transferrable course to 大发's  A2: Written Communication requirement.  An  A2: Written Communication equivalent course is appropriate for satisfying the English requirement.
    • Math: An equivalent transferrable course to 大发's B4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirement. A  B4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning equivalent course is appropriate for satisfying the math requirement.
  • Can I take Cougar Scholars: Early Start courses at a community college?

    Yes!

    Some community colleges will require you to take their placement exams and  you must place into transferable college-level math or English.  Visit your community college of your choice for more information. 

     

  • I have summer plans that conflict with Cougar Scholars: Early Start, what are my options?

    You can take your English (A2) and math (B4) requirments your first semester during fall.

    Or 

    You may choose to fullfill your English (A2) and math (B4) requirments at a community college.  Please visit : to find a tranferable course.

    • English: An equivalent transferrable course to 大发's  A2: Written Communication requirement.  An  A2: Written Communication equivalent course is appropriate for satisfying the English requirement.
    • Math: An equivalent transferrable course to 大发's B4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirement. A  B4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning equivalent course is appropriate for satisfying the math requirement.
  • When can I register for my fall courses?
    You will be able to register for fall courses prior to orientation.
  • What math courses are CSU approved to exempt me from Cougar Scholars: Early Start if I am conditionally exempt using the new multiple measures?

    If you are conditionally exempt from Cougar Scholars: Early Start for math, you can meet the requirement by taking an approved  year-long math course in your senior year and earning a grade of "C-" or better. The following high school courses have been approved:

    • Trigonometry and Math Analysis
    • Pre-Calculus
    • Calculus
    • AP Calculus AB
    • AP Calculus BC
    • AP Statistics
    • AP Physics

    Other year-long courses have been approved under certain circumstances:

    • Any other year-long high school math course with Algebra 2 or Integrated Math III as a prerequisite is approved

     

  • What English courses are CSU approved to exempt me from Cougar Scholars: Early Start if I am conditionally exempt using the new multiple measures?

    If you are conditionally exempt from Cougar Scholars: Early Start for English, you can meet the requirement by taking an approved year-long English course in your senior year and getting a grade of "C-" or better. The following high school courses have been approved:

    • Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) - Adopted as a full year course in the 12th grade being taught by a certified instructor.
    • International Baccalaureate (IB) English
    • Advanced Placement鈥擫anguage and Composition or Literature and Composition
    • English course approved for extra honors weight on the University of California "a-g" Doorways course list

     

     


Additional Questions?

Contact us at (760) 750-6060 or EarlyStart@csusm.edu