1. San Francisco State University
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2. Developmental Studies
Webinar 2: Early Start Program

3. Who are we? Andrew Brosnan Whitney Vallabhaneni
Developmental Studies Director
Whitney Vallabhaneni
Developmental Studies Counselor

4. What You’ll Learn Do I need to take Early Start classes?
Which Early Start classes should I take?
How do I register for Early Start?
Early Start FAQs

5. Webinar Etiquette Use Q&A chat to ask questions
We’ll respond as much as we can
after the presentation with any more questions!

6. Early Start Summer Program
Math and English

7. What is Early Start?
A summer program that prepares students to succeed in college level courses
A head start on required developmental courses

8. Why study math and English again?
It’s Like Cross Training
Continued Practice Leads to:
Logic
Persuasion
Communication
Abstract Thinking
Pattern Recognition
Understanding
Influence
Relationship Building
Creativity
Efficiency/Effectiveness

9. Who has to take Early Start?
Status: Required
Status: Conditional students who did NOT meet conditions
Status: Conditional students who scored < 50 on the ELM
and/or < 147 on the EPT

10. Who has to take Early Start?

11. Which Early Start classes should I take?
ENGLISH: ESE 99
In-person or online
1 unit, 4 days total
3 hours a day, Mon-Thurs
Includes Directed Self Placement (DSP)

12. Which Early Start classes should I take?
ENGLISH: ESE 99 – recommended at sfsu
Fulfills Early Start; leads to college-level English in fall
Specific preparation for reading/writing at SFSU
Only 4 days long
DSP saves time

13. Which Early Start classes should I take?
English: ESE 99 Dates
developmentalstudies.sfsu.edu/esp

14. Which Early Start classes should I take?
Math: in person
ESM 60 (ELM 0-42)
ESM 70 (ELM 42-48)
3 units
1 hour/week; 5 days/week
C grade or higher moves you to next math course

15. Which Early Start classes should I take?
Math: online
ESM 40 (ELM 0-48)
1 unit, self-paced
Up to 5 weeks (7/10-8/11)
Fulfills Early Start requirement only

16. Which Early Start classes should I take?
Best choice for math
ESM 60 or 70 at SF State
Get familiar with campus
Prepares students for math specifically at SF State
C or better moves you faster to graduation
ESM 60 or 70 (equiv.) at another CSU
ESM 40 Online

17. Which Early Start classes should I take?
Math: ESM 40, 60 and 70 Dates
developmentalstudies.sfsu.edu/esp

18. Which Early Start classes should I take?
ESM at Another CSU
You can fulfill your Early Start Math requirement at
any CSU campus, but choose the campuses with an
exact equivalent to ”move up” with a C.

19. Which Early Start classes should I take?
Consider…
Travel to campus
Cost
$182 per unit, plus $2 student fee
Fee waiver for family contribution of $5,000 or less
Time – will this course move me towards graduation?
Math Online: No
Math In person: Yes
ESE 99 AT/VIA SFSU: Yes
developmentalstudies.sfsu.edu/esp

20. How do I register for Early Start?
Get an sf State password
developmentalstudies.sfsu.edu/esp

21. How do I register for Early Start?
Confirm early start
status
developmentalstudies.sfsu.edu/esp

22. English Status Math Status Fee Waiver Status
Use the drop down menu to confirm at another csu
- If you are planning on taking math at another CSU, this is where you would choose another CSU on the drop down menu.
Math Status
Use the drop down menu to confirm at another csu
Fee Waiver Status

23. How do I register for Early Start?
Search for classes
Choose
QUICKLINKS
developmentalstudies.sfsu.edu/esp

24. How do I register for Early Start?
Search for classes
Choose Class Schedule
developmentalstudies.sfsu.edu/esp

25. Choose Summer 2017 for Term
Choose Early Start Program
Choose Early Start English or Early Start Math
If choosing English, type 99
If choosing Math, type 40, 60, or 70 as your course number, depending on which course you want

26. How do I register for Early Start?
Choose the section you want
based on the meeting time.
Pay attention to whether it’s an online course
or an in-person course.
Write down this “class number,” which you will use when registering for the course in your student center.

27. Example of Course details

28. How do I register for Early Start?
student center >
Enroll in
early start

29. How do I register for Early Start?
Add courses to
shopping cart using
Class number

30. Step 1: Pay for Courses After you have
enrolled, in your Student Center click on Account Inquiry to display your fees

31. Step 2: Pay for Courses Click on Charges Due
to see your due date and Make a Payment link

32. Step 3: Pay for Courses Here you can see your payment Due Date.
Click on the
Make a Payment link

33. Step 4: Pay for Courses
Click on Click here to make a payment link and proceed to finish the payment process

34. Early Start Registration Deadlines
Course: Register by 5pm:
ESM 60 and 70….June 16
ESM 40…………...July 7
ESE 99…………….July 14
developmentalstudies.sfsu.edu/esp

35. Success Strategies for Early Start
Online
Start immediately
Log in everyday
Ask for academic help:
English: your instructor
Math: Call Westcott:
Use online resources (Khan Academy)
developmentalstudies.sfsu.edu/esp

36. Success Strategies for Early Start
In person
Attend daily, on time
Communicate in work groups
Ask questions
Visit Campus Academic Resource Program (CARP.SFSU.EDU) for tutoring
Visit us at Developmental Studies Office! (ADM 211)
developmentalstudies.sfsu.edu/esp

37. Commonly Asked Questions
Q: What if I can’t take Early Start because I’ll be out of the country all summer or have encountered a medical emergency?
A: Please contact the Developmental Studies Office at for next steps.
On a case by case basis we evaluate a student’s situation and ability to take online one-unit versions….

38. Commonly Asked Questions
Q: What if I miss the last chance to register?
A: You will need to make an appeal to Andrew Brosnan, Developmental Studies Director. Contact him at to start the process.
Depending on outcome of appeal, you may need to defer a semester.
Reg opens April 18th last Math in-person 6/16, online 7/7 ||||| Last Eng 7/14—be sure to enroll and pay before 11:59 pm

39. Commonly Asked Questions
Q: I had a fee waiver when I first looked, but now I don’t. What gives? A:
Fee waiver is based on your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)
EFC is based on your family’s (or your) financial paperwork
Sometimes the EFC is updated based on newly acquired documentation
Students who can prove financial hardship may explore an appeal with Andrew Brosnan at

40. Commonly Asked Questions
Q: I need to take my Early Start courses at another CSU How can I do that? A:
English: Please take it through SF State. It is only four days long and has
in-person and online options.
Math: Please see developmentalstudies.sfsu.edu/esp
It’s possible but sometimes not advantageous at some CSUs

41. Commonly Asked Questions
Q: I don’t seem to have a link to Enroll in Early Start at my Student Center. A:
Reason 1: You are exempt due to test scores and/or course work.
Reason 2: The university doesn’t consider you a California resident for tuition purposes. This could be because:
Your permanent address is not in California.
Your records suggest you might be a Dreamer/AB540/Undocumented student.
Contact the Registrar at One Stop (Student Services Building) to appeal residency status or the Dream Center to discuss AB540/undocumented resources.

42. Check out developmentalstudies.sfsu.edu to register for webinars!
Upcoming Webinars
Early Start Program Webinar: Tell your Friends!
Wednesday, May 3 at 5-6pm
Tuesday, May 30 at 5-6pm
Thursday, June 1 at 5-6pm
Monday, June 5 at 5-6pm
THANK YOU!
Check out developmentalstudies.sfsu.edu to register for webinars!

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Developmental Studies
San Francisco State University
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