You are invited to take part in the
Freshman Summer Start Program

Who is eligible?

All new freshmen

New international freshman students who have been accepted to UCI for the fall and are coming from another country. If you need an F-1 visa to study at UC Irvine, your 1-20 documentation will be processed by the UCI International Center. Follow the instructions given in your UCI Admissions correspondence. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the necessary steps to obtain a visa with UC Irvine.

New freshmen who are eligible for federal Student Support Services programs.  Students who meet one or more of the following criteria are eligible:

• Low income (as federally established and determined from your 2012-13 FAFSA)
• First generation college student (neither parent has completed a bachelor’s degree in the U.S.)
• Students from disadvantaged backgrounds/circumstances

How many students will participate?

While this pathway is not limited, we estimate about 200 participants.

While this pathway is not limited, we estimate about 100 participants.

Approximately 85 students; Admission is first-come/first-served pending verification of eligibility.  Application review will begin after May 6.

What courses will I take?

A 2-unit Pathways to University Success class (University Studies 83) and an elective.

A full load for this Summer Session is 6-8 units.

A 4-unit Bridges to University Success class (University Studies 84)

AND

A 2-unit English Reading and Vocabulary course

A 4-unit Bridges to University Success class (University Studies 84) and a 4-unit general education class: The Making of Modern Science (Logic & Philosophy of Science 60).

Where will I live?

It is recommended that students live with the program on campus in Arroyo Vista housing, but students may choose to commute.

It is recommended that students live with the program on campus in Arroyo Vista housing, but students may choose to commute.

All students will live together on campus in the Arroyo Vista Housing area.

What will it cost me?

Costs vary with number of units taken and financial aid eligibility. To be eligible to apply for financial aid, you must plan to enroll in at least six units during the 2013 Summer Session. Note, some award packages require enrollment in more than six units.

Costs vary depending on the number of units taken.

Students pay a non-refundable mandatory campus fee of $150 to hold their spot upon acceptance of the Bridge Scholarship.  Remaining fees and expenses will be funded by the Summer Bridge Scholarship Program, based on student financial need. 

What will I do when I’m not in class?

All students will participate in a range of exciting co-curricular activities as part of the required course, University Studies 83/84.  Residential students will also have house and community activities with other Freshman Summer Start students, their resident advisors, and Freshman Summer Start staff.

When do I enroll?

Enrollment form due July 15. 2012-2013 FAFSA due June 30, though it is recommended that you complete your FAFSA by May 31, and My Aid due by May 31 to be considered for grant funding.

Enrollment form due June 3.

Application due June 3.
2012-13 FAFSA

due May 31.

When will I get advising and sign up for my fall classes?

You will receive advising and sign up for classes during the Student Parent Orientation Program (SPOP).

If you attend the Student Parent Orientation Program (SPOP) you will receive advising and sign up for fall classes at SPOP. If you attend the International Student Orientation (ISO), you will receive academic advising and enroll in classes prior to the program via a special webinar presented by your academic advising office.  Information about this will be sent to your UCI email account on July 17, 2013 if you sign up for ISO.

You will receive advising and sign up for your fall classes during your mandatory Bridge Orientation, scheduled to take place on Tuesday August 6, 2013, during the first week of the program.

The Student Parent Orientation Program (SPOP) is a mandatory program for all new domestic freshmen. Sign-up for your SPOP date as early as possible. Attending the Freshman Summer Start Program does not give you priority for a specific SPOP date or excuse you from attending SPOP. Please try to avoid attending SPOP5 on August 3rd as the date overlaps with the Freshman Summer Start check-in activities. If SPOP 1-4 are full, students enrolled in summer courses should make arrangements with their professors to attend the mandatory orientation program. 

Orientation is mandatory for you.  If you attended high school in the United States, you have the option of attending the Student Parent Orientation Program (SPOP) or the International Student Orientation (ISO) . If you did not attend high school in the United States you will be required to attend ISO.  If you will be attending SPOP, Sign-up for your program date as early as possible. Attending the Freshman Summer Start Program does not give you priority for a specific SPOP date or excuse you from attending SPOP. Please try to avoid attending SPOP5 on August 3rd as the date overlaps with the Freshman Summer Start check-in activities. If SPOP 1-4 are full, students enrolled in summer courses should make arrangements with their professors to attend the mandatory orientation program. 

Summer Bridge students receive orientation to the university through the mandatory Bridge Orientation taking place on Tuesday August 6, 2013 and do not attend the Student Parent Orientation Program (SPOP) or the International Student Orientation (ISO).

Can I apply for more than one pathway?

If you think you are eligible and prefer the Summer Bridge pathway, be sure to apply to the “Summer Bridge Pathway."  If you are not awarded the Bridge Scholarship, you will be notified and will be invited to register for the Early Start Pathway.