This is an archive of the 2022-2023 University Catalog.
To access the most recent version, please visit catalog.csun.edu.

This is an archive of the 2022-2023 University Catalog.
To access the most recent version, please visit catalog.csun.edu.

UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2022-2023

Early Start Program

The goal of the Early Start Program (ESP) is to:

  • Better prepare students in written composition and mathematics/quantitative reasoning before the fall term of freshman year, improving students’ chances of successful completion of a baccalaureate degree.
  • If required to participate in ESP, as determined by multiple measures, students will begin in the summer before the start of the freshman year.
  • For general information about ESP including fees and course listings, visit Early Start Program. Students are encouraged to visit the campus website for ESP information once admitted.
  • Eligible financial aid applicants with an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of $6,000 or less will be eligible for waiver of the per unit ESP fee. For more information on assessments, placements and the Early Start Program, visit CSU Student Success.

For more information, visit the Early Start Program at CSUN website.