First-Year Summer Pathways in English and Math
Start Strong in the Summer;
Succeed in the First Year!
English Summer Start
All incoming first year students may enroll in an online summer course designed to boost confidence in academic writing and prepare for success in the GE Area 1A Written Communication course. For more information about written communication placement, visit the Office of Writing and Learning's placement page.
| ESE 1005: Preparing for First-Year Composition A 1-unit virtual course consisting of six learning modules to level up the writing process, hone critical reading skills, analyze college-level writing styles and strategies, and develop effective writing choices based on feedback from a writing instructor. ESE 1005 is more than just a writing class—it's a community. You'll learn alongside other new students in a supportive environment and build a strong foundation for success in college composition. |
Math Summer Start
Depending on their math placement, incoming first year students have two options for online summer courses designed to help them brush up on math skills and prepare for GE Area 2 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning coursework. For more information about Math placement, visit the Math Department webpage.
| ESM 1200: Preparing for Calculus A virtual 1-unit course for students who would like to review the skills needed to succeed in Calculus at Cal Poly. Engage in 22 learning modules that include videos by Math professor Dr. Tully-Doyle followed by practice worksheets and the Pre-Calculus Math Placement Exam (MAPE-PC). The outcome? A passing score on the MAPE-PC may make students eligible for first-semester Calculus. |
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ESM 1005/900: Preparing for Pre-Calculus A virtual 2-unit duo course designed to strengthen skills for success in Math 1006. Spend 20+ hours using ALEKS, an AI-based learning platform that creates a personalized study plan to develop and master college-level math skills. The outcome? A passing score on the Intermediate Algebra Math Placement Exam (MAPE-IA) at the end of the course may make students eligible for first semester Precalculus/College Algebra. |
Interested in enrolling in English or Math Summer Start courses? Visit the Office of the Registrar's website.
