California State University, San Bernardino
The CSU Early Start Program
Revised: May 9, 2013

Quick Hits

• Early Start Videos
• Early Start Details
• Am I required to participate?
• Who is exempt?
• What are the consequences if I do not participate?
• How do I register for Early Start?
• Early Start options
• How much does it cost?
• Where can I complete Early Start?
• Early Start Key Deadlines
• More Information

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CSUSB Early Start Videos

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Learn More About Early Start

Understand Your Early Start Options

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CSUSB Early Start Details

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If you are an incoming freshman, and you have not demonstrated proficiency in English and mathematics through the English Placement Test (EPT) and Entry Level Math (ELM) or one of the acceptable waivers, you must participate in the Early Start Program.

The Early Start program takes place the summer before your freshman year.

When you receive notification that you have been admitted, the campus will provide you with information about how you can log in to My Coyote, visit the "Student Center" section, click on "Academics" and indicate where you will satisfy the Early Start requirement.

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Am I required to participate in Early Start?

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Mathematics:
All students who have not demonstrated college readiness in math (ELM score less than 50) must participate in an Early Start math program.

English:
All students who have not demonstrated college readiness in English (EPT score 137 or below) must participate in an Early Start English program.

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Who is exempt from Early Start?

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Exemptions: The following students will not be required to participate in any Early Start program:

• International students and residents of other states;
• Students participating in the CSUSB EOP Summer Bridge program
• Students admitted after August 1, 2013
• Students who were conditionally exempt in math based on their Early Assessment Program score.
• Students whose appeals for exemption are granted.

Are you unsure about whether or not you are exempt from Early Start? Visit our Early Start Options page to view score ranges, contact the Testing Office at 909-537-5045, or email retentionmatters@csusb.edu.

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What are the consequences if I do not fulfill Early Start?

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CSUSB students who are required to attend Early Start but fail to do so risk dis-enrollment for Fall 2013. Other consequences may also apply.

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How do I register for Early Start?

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Before enrolling in Early Start, view the Early Start videos, which explain the program, options, and sign up process. For instructions on the Early start sign up process, visit the Early Start Sign Up and Enrollment Instructions on the New Student Checklist provided by the Office of Advising and Academic Services.

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Early Start Options

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There are a number of options to complete Early Start at CSUSB. Some of those are described on our Early Start Options Page.

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Costs

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The fee for Early Start will depend on the option that you select in order to meet the requirement and ideally complete developmental coursework. Fees for options available at CSUSB are as follows

Option	ELM Score	Base Price	Parking Fee	Total Cost
COMMIT (Session 1)	0-18	$125.00	$40.00	$165.00
COMMIT (Session 2)	0-18	$75.00	$40.00	$115.00
COMMIT (Session 1)	19-29	$125.00	$40.00	$165.00
IMP*	30-49	$190.00	$40.00	$230.00
Early Start Math 80	0-29	$487.33	$72.00	$557.33
Early Start Math 90	30-49	$487.33	$72.00	$557.33
Early Start Math 15B**	0-40	$209.00	$24.00	$232.00
Early Start Math 15C**	41-49	$209.00	$24.00	$232.00

Option	EPT Score	Base Price	Parking Fee	Total Cost
Early Start English 99	0-137	$184.00	$24.00	$208.00

* Students with ELM scores between 19-29 must successfully complete COMMIT Session 1 in order to be eligible for IMP.
** Includes a $25 software fee.

The base fee for Early Start at all CSU campuses is $184. The costs for instructional materials and campus parking will be charged in addition to the base fee.

California residents who apply for financial aid and have an Expected Family Contribution of $5,000 or less will be eligible for a waiver of the per unit fee for ESM 15B, 15C, 80, 90, and ESE 99. Upon registration for the sessions, you will be informed of your approval for the fee waiver based on the status of your FAFSA data.

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Where can I complete the Early Start Program?

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CSUSB freshmen are strongly encouraged to complete their Early Start program activities at CSUSB. However, all incoming CSU freshmen are eligible to satisfy the Early Start requirement on a CSU campus other than the one they will attend in the fall. Early Start math and English courses will be available at every CSU campuses with on-line offerings at some CSU's if doing so would be more convenient.

For students living in the Coachella Valley region, the Palm Desert campus (PDC) will offer Early Start Math 15C, 80, Early Start English 99, and the Intensive Mathematics Program.

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Early Start Key Events and Deadlines

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Event/Deadline	Date
Registration deadlines for ELM and/or EPT	March 29, 2013
Deadline to accept CSUSB offer of admission	May 1, 2013
Early Start Registration Begins	May 6, 2013
Deadline to register for COMMIT	June 14, 2013
Deadline to register for IMP	July 18, 2013
Deadline to log in to My Coyote and select your Early Start campus	June 28, 2013
Deadline to log in to My Coyote, register and pay for the following Early Start courses: All ESM 80 and 90 courses starting on 6/19/2013 ESE 99 courses starting on June 17, 24 and July 8, 2013 ESM 15B and ESM 15C courses starting on June 17, and July 8, 2013 After these registration deadline dates have passed, please contact The College of Extended learning to register and pay at (909) 537-5976.	June 12, 2013
Deadline to log in to My Coyote, register and pay for the following Early Start courses: ESE 99 courses starting on July 15, 22, and 29, 2013 ESM 15B and ESM 15C courses starting on July 22, 2013 After these registration deadline dates have passed, please contact The College of Extended learning to register and pay at (909) 537-5976.	July 1, 2013
Deadline to complete Early Start English 99 and Early STart Math 15B, 15C, 80n and 90	August 2, 2013

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For more Information

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For freshman application and admission:
The CSUMentor Website
http://www.csumentor.edu/

For CSUSB Early Start Self-Service:
http://cms.csusb.edu/esp/

For Admissions and Student Recruitment:
http://admissions.csusb.edu/

For Financial Aid:
http://finaid.csusb.edu/

For complete EPT/ELM information:
http://www.ugs.csusb.edu/testing/eptelmfaq.html

For SOAR:
http://studentleadership.csusb.edu/Soar2Success/

System-wide Schedule of Classes:
http://earlystart.csusuccess.org/csu_campus/

For Student Financial Services:
http://sfs.csusb.edu/