The CSU's Early Start Program

Required for California Residents Enrolling at any CSU Campus

• Early Start is required for incoming students who have not fulfilled the Entry Level Math (ELM) and/or English Placement Test (EPT) proficiency requirements. To see which scores require Early Start - Click here.
   
• The program takes place the summer before the freshman year.
  
  
• By May 14, 2012, Cal Maritime will inform students regarding who either passed the ELM and/or EPT, are required to participate in Early Start this summer, or are allowed to wait to take remediation courses in the upcoming school year. If you already know you are required to participate in Early Start - you can begin identifying the campus location and course you want to use to complete Early Start at www.csusuccess.org/csu_early_start.
   
• Early Start math and English courses will be available at almost every CSU campus, at a few community colleges, and online. Click here to identify the location or format best for you.
  
  
• If you choose a 1 semester unit Early Start course to fulfill Early Start, you are likely to still need a remediation course in the fall or spring that costs approximately $450 above normal tuition. If you choose and pass a 3 or 4 semester unit remediation course this summer to fulfill Early Start, then you are likely to be fully remediated and can take the corresponding college-level course in the Fall. 
   
• Financial aid will be available for those who demonstrate need (see below for details).
   
• Students who are required to participate in Early Start but do not enroll in a summer program cannot enroll in any Fall courses at Cal Maritime unless a waiver is granted for extenuating circumstance by Cal Maritime's Early Start Committee.

• Math: 
  An ELM Score of 0-49
  
  All students who have not demonstrated college readiness must participate (ELM score less than 50). Please note that students who were deemed conditionally exempt in math based on the Early Assessment Program (EAP) do not have to participate. 
   
• English: 
  An EPT Score of 0-137 needs remediation via Early Start (by Aug. 10, 2012).
  
  An EPT Score of 138-146 needs remediation by beginning of sophomore year. Students in this range are exempt from Early Start.
  
  An EPT Score of 147 and above requires no Early Start and no English remediation.
  
  Starting Fall 2012, the Early Start.Program will target students needing the most preparation in English (EPT score from 1 to 137). Please note that students who are participating in the EAP English Conditionally Exempt/ERWC pilot do not have to participate.
   
• Exemptions - The following students will not be required to participate in Early Start:
  • International students and residents of other states
  • Students may appeal if circumstances beyond their control prevent participation

• Students may participate in an Early Start program offered at any other CSU campus(Cal Maritime offers no summer Early Start courses on our campus). Some CSU campuses are planning to offer on-line course options as well.
• Some students may wish to take an approved course at their local Community College. Be aware that space in traditional English and math developmental courses may be very limited at many Community Colleges. The Chancellor's Office is attempting to create Early Start Program offerings in remote areas in collaboration with community colleges serving those locations.
• Approved online courses through CSU campuses or other organizations such as BYU Online or Omega Math

• Early Start Programs offered at any of the CSU campuses will have a common fee.  The current fee estimate is $182 per unit and is subject to change based on approved fee increases.  Campus parking and course instruction materials may also be charged.
• California residents who have a Pell Grand as part of their financial aid package will be eligible for a waiver of the per unit fee.
• Remediation courses taken at Cal Maritime during the fall or spring semesters each cost approximately $450.