* * * Summer 2024 P2E * * *
You’re in the right place for CSUN’s Pathways to Excellence (P2E) Program for first-time freshmen!
The information below is for summer 2023, but planning is underway for summer 2024. Please check back here for updates early next year.
In the meantime to learn more about the program, fill out our P2E Interest Form.
The two Pathways to Excellence program options for summer 2023 are:
- Math and First-Year Connections — a comprehensive, four-week session with two courses.
- Math Connections — a shorter, three-week session, with only one course.
Check your CSUN email account for a program invitation in early May 2023 and after!
To get an idea of what these program options offer, review the descriptions, dates and details below. If unsure which option to take, contact the Pathways to Excellence team at p2e@csun.edu.
Math and First-Year Connections (4 weeks)
Math and First-Year Connections is for first-time freshmen who are eligible and available to attend the Pathways to Excellence program four days a week, four hours a day, for four weeks this summer. In addition to taking the UNIV 100 and ESM 196P courses, you’ll meet with peer mentors, receive tutoring or coaching, and participate in social activities. To learn more about these activities, check your CSUN email for messages from the Office of Student Success.
| Courses | Take these two classes together as corequisites:
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| Dates | July 10 to Aug. 3, 2023 |
| Days and times | Math and First-Year Connections meets 4 hours a day, 4 days a week, for 4 weeks. Monday through Thursday:
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| Mode | This program option meets on the CSUN campus each day. |
| UNIV 100 | UNIV 100 introduces you to college life and offers strategies for learning, ethical decision-making, goal setting, self-discovery, time management and health, safety and wellness. You’ll hone your college study and writing skills, too. Includes on-site visits and presentations to learn about university resources and services. Discover your strengths and interests and become part of the CSUN community this summer. (Available for General Education, E Lifelong Learning.) (IC = Information Competence) |
| ESM 196P | ESM 196P – Math Diagnostic (1 unit) ESM 196P is a credit/no credit math course that offers an accelerated review of elementary algebra topics and an introduction to higher-level mathematics topics. Successfully completing ESM 196P this summer will qualify you to enter Math 102, 103, 131, 140, 210, 106, or higher without taking a supplemental instruction class in the fall. Placement is based on competency test scores taken at the end of the class.
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| Units | Total of 4 college-level units for both corequisite courses |
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*The current fee estimate is $191 per semester unit and is subject to change based on approved fee increases. In addition, a campus fee of $2 ($1 each for Health Facilities and Student Union) is also charged. Some students may qualify for a fee waiver based on their Expected Family Contribution reported on FAFSA or CADAA. Without the fee waiver, fees are due online within 24 hours of enrolling.
Take a STEM or non-STEM Section of ESM 196P.
You will take Early Start Math (ESM 196P) no matter which Pathways to Excellence option you choose. Some class sections of ESM 196P are designed for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors while others are designed for specific non-STEM majors.
Sections of ESM 196P are offered for the following majors:
- STEM-related majors:
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Kinesiology Exercise Science
- Radiologic Science
- Any other STEM major
- All majors in the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics (non-STEM)
- Statistics-dependent majors such as Psychology, Sociology, etc. (non-STEM)
Which ESM 196P class do I need to take?
- If you’ve declared one of the majors listed above, the enrollment system will direct you to the ESM 196P class section that matches your major.
- If your non-STEM major is not listed above, you should not take Pathways to Excellence this summer. If you will take MATH 131 in your first three semesters at CSUN, don't take Pathways to Excellence this summer. You won't see any ESM 196P classes in the enrollment system, but be sure you're looking during the correct registration period.
- If your major is Exploratory, you’ll see all available sections of ESM 196P in the enrollment system. Choose a STEM or specific non-STEM section based on your career interests.
If unsure which section of ESM 196P to take, please contact the Pathways to Excellence team at p2e@csun.edu. Include your nine-digit student ID number in your email.
Registration Tip
If you’re taking Math and First-Year Connections (four weeks), you must enroll in ESM 196P and UNIV 100 together during the registration period. For step-by-step instructions, visit the Enroll in Pathways to Excellence How-To Guide.
Math Connections (3 weeks)
Math Connections is for first-time freshmen who are eligible and available to attend twice a week, 2 ½ hours a day, for three weeks this summer. In addition to taking the single ESM 196P course, you’ll receive tutoring and meet with peer mentors. To learn more about these activities, check your CSUN email for messages from the Office of Student Success.
ESM 196P offers several options to choose from:
- Morning, afternoon or evening classes.
- Classes that meet fully or half online.
- Class sections for STEM and specific non-STEM majors.
When you enroll in Math Connections ESM 196P, be sure to check “Class Notes” for special instructions.
| Course | Early Start Math 196P, STEM and specific non-STEM class sections (STEM = Science, technology, engineering and math fields) |
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| Dates | July 11 to July 27, 2023 (Tuesday & Thursday for 3 weeks) —OR— July 17 to Aug. 2, 2023 (Monday & Wednesday for 3 weeks) |
| Days and times | Math Connections, mentoring and tutoring meets 2.5 hours a day, twice a week, for 3 weeks.
Check for M & W, or T & Th, meeting patterns when enrolling and choose the days and times that work for you. |
| Mode | Two choices, both with online course designations:
Check class notes when enrolling and choose the section that works for you. |
| Description | ESM 196P – Math Diagnostic (1 unit) ESM 196P is a credit/no credit math course. Successfully completing ESM 196P this summer will qualify you to enter Math 102, 103, 131, 140, 210, 106, or higher without taking a supplemental instruction class along with it. Placement is based on competency test scores taken at the end of the class. This course offers an accelerated review of elementary algebra topics and an introduction to higher-level mathematics topics.
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| Units | 1 college-level unit |
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*The current fee estimate is $191 per semester unit and is subject to change based on approved fee increases. In addition, a campus fee of $2 ($1 each for Health Facilities and Student Union) is also charged. Some students may qualify for a fee waiver based on their Expected Family Contribution reported on FAFSA or CADAA. Without the fee waiver, fees are due online within 24 hours of enrolling.
Take a STEM or non-STEM Section of ESM 196P.
If you're taking Math Connections, you'll take only one course, ESM 196P. Some class sections of ESM 196P are designed for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors while others are designed for specific non-STEM majors.
Sections of ESM 196P are offered for the following majors:
- STEM-related majors:
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Kinesiology Exercise Science
- Radiologic Science
- Any other STEM major
- All majors in the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics (non-STEM)
- Statistics-dependent majors such as Psychology, Sociology, etc. (non-STEM)
Which ESM 196P class do I need to take?
- If you’ve declared one of the majors listed above, the enrollment system will direct you to the ESM 196P class section that matches your major.
- If your non-STEM major is not listed above, you should not take Pathways to Excellence this summer. If you will take MATH 131 in your first three semesters at CSUN, don't take Pathways to Excellence this summer. You won't see any ESM 196P classes in the enrollment system, but be sure you're looking during the correct registration period.
- If your major is Exploratory, you’ll see all available sections of ESM 196P in the enrollment system. Choose a STEM or specific non-STEM section based on your career interests.
If unsure which section of ESM 196P to take, please contact the Pathways to Excellence team at p2e@csun.edu. Include your nine-digit student ID number in your email.
Registration Tips
- If your major is Exploratory, review Class Notes in the enrollment system to identify which sections are for STEM, Business and Marketing, or Statistics-dependent majors such as Psychology or Sociology.
- Make sure you are enrolling during the during the correct registration period.
For step-by-step instructions, visit the Enroll in Pathways to Excellence How-To Guide.