Early Start Program (ESP) Preparation for College-level Math and English

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Get an Early Start for Fall 2013!

Early Start Program Time line


January 2013

  • Sign up for February or March ELM/EPT tests online, if required. Plan to test at your local CSU.
  • Immediately pay for  ELM/EPT tests online after registration.
  • Use links  given to practice for ELM/EPT.
  • Check Admissions status, New Student Requirements status.
  • Check SF Sate e-mail frequently for  ELM/EPT testing reminders.

 

February 2013

  • Use links  given to practice for ELM/EPT.
  • One week prior to test, watch for e-mail/mail test information.
    Arrive to your test site early!
  • Check Admissions status, New Student Requirements status.
  • Check SF Sate e-mail for new messages.

 

March 2013

  • Use links  given to practice for ELM/EPT.
  • One week prior to test, watch for e-mail/mail test voucher.
    Arrive to your test site early!
  • View February ELM/ EPT results
  • Accept Admission Offer (deadline is May 1, but if you really want SFSU, do it NOW!)
  • Pay Admissions Deposit
  • Create E-mail account for SF State
  • Register for Orientation (your orientation date must be after you complete Early Start English and/or after you have enrolled in a math remedial class.

 

View and plan for your orientation date. Early Start math course must be registered for prior to orientation. Early Start English class at SF State must be completed by your orientation date.


April 2013

  • Accept Admission Offer (deadline is May 1)
  • Pay Admissions Deposit
  • Create E-mail account for SF State
  • Register for Orientation 
  • View ELM/ EPT results for March test

 

May 2013

  • May 1 deadline to Accept Admissions Offer
  • May 4  last allowable ELM/EPT test for Fall 2013
  • Check Admissions status, New Student Requirements status.
  • April and May ELM/EPT tests scores will be on file.
  • Go to Early Start page and register for Early Start Classes
  • Check SF Sate e-mail for new messages.
  • Tuition is due prior to orientation. Financial Aid students do not have to pre-pay tuition.

June 2013

  • Freshmen orientations start. Early June orientations are only for ESP exempt who have a course in progress. You have to bring proof!
  • Tuition is due prior to orientation. Financial Aid students do not have to pre-pay tuition.
  • Check Admissions status, New Student Requirements status and Financial Aid status online.
  • Check SF Sate e-mail for new messages.

July 2013

  • Check Admissions status, New Student Requirements status.
  • Check SF Sate e-mail for new messages.
  • Freshmen orientations for students who have completed Early Start.
  • Tuition is due prior to orientation. Financial Aid students do not have to pre-pay tuition.
  • Final Official transcripts due on the 15th.


August 2013

  • Move in to residence community Aug 22
  • Welcome Days on August 23
  • 1st day of instruction is August 26


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