Freshman Programs
 

Here’s What All the FRESHMAN PROGRAMS LEARNING COMMUNITIES Have in Common

A 3.0 unit college success general elective course taught by caring and friendly faculty

Connecting with new scholars, making more friends

Peer mentoring with successful Juniors and Seniors

Academic-guided field trips for social and experiential learning

Service-Learning opportunities to apply classroom objectives in surrounding communities

Developing Library Competency skills to conduct meaningful research while advancing critical thinking abilities

Academic Advising and 4-Year Course Planning to navigate a clear path to graduation
Specialized Math Tutoring for required General Education math courses
Early Alert Probation Prevention to achieve and maintain academic success
On-going interaction with faculty and student affairs professionals
Leadership involvement in the Freshman Programs Student Association
Promoting academic scholarship in the Freshman Programs Student Study

Being a part of any of the Freshman Programs Learning Communities will lead you to great success as you transition to college life during your first year at Cal State Fullerton!  Just choose the community that best fits your goals and needs then follow the steps below to join a Freshman Program learning community!  If you want to participate in more than one learning community, contact us and a friendly staff member will be glad to assist you!  (714-278-3709 or freshmanprograms1@fullerton.edu)

It's easy to apply!

Make your first year at college a success by joining a Freshman Programs Learning Community!

1.

Be admitted to CSUF as a freshman (college transfer students are not eligible). Contact the Evaluations Unit of the Office of Admission and Records with admissions questions, 714.278.2396.

2.

Freshman Programs strongly encourages students to take the Entry-Level Mathematics exam (ELM) and English Placement Test (EPT) on December 1, 2007, February 2, 2008, March 15, 2008, or April 5, 2008. Please visit the Testing Services website to register for the exams. Completion of the ELM and EPT exams are required for all incoming CSUF freshman students and for acceptance to Freshman Programs.

3.

Complete the online application today, click on the link below. Or call us at 714.278.3709 for a brochure and paper application. Preference will be given to students who apply before April 20th. Applications will be accepted until all spaces in the program are filled. You may also contact the Freshman Programs by email at freshmanprograms1@fullerton.edu or visit our office at McCarthy Hall 142. If you have questions, please feel free to call us.

4.

All incoming freshman students must attend New Student Orientation (NSO). To join Freshman Programs, students are required to attend NSO on June 17, 2008. Please visit www.fullerton.edu/orientation for NSO registration information.

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