Advantages "There’s a huge advantage to getting acquainted with the campus before fall starts. This program helped me approach
the hectic quarter with more confidence. I’ve learned about different resources on campus that I might not have
learned about during the school year. And I’ve also made some new friends." - 2008 FSSP Participant

Start Earning UCI Units

Take a maximum of two courses and earn up to 8 units of UCI credit. Start early and get on track to finish your degree in four years! Even if you are not taking courses for your major, you can still take courses that fulfill General Education Requirements. General Education Requirements are graduation requirements that each student must complete, and General Education courses are often good choices for students just getting started at UCI.

Explore Campus Resources

Become familiar with the layout of campus and learn what resources are available. More importantly, you will learn how to use these resources before the Fall rush. You’ll have exclusive early access and orientation to places like the Career Center, the Anteater Recreation Center, the Learning and Academic Resource Center and more!

Become Involved in Research

By taking part in the Freshman Summer Start Program, you will be introduced to the UCI Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), which assists undergraduates in ANY discipline to find research and creative on-campus opportunities with faculty or off-campus opportunities with industrial partners, national labs, and other universities. Through this collaboration, you will have the distinct advantage of understanding how to become involved in research opportunities at UCI before most Freshman Students even step foot on campus!

Gain Confidence
& Make New Friends

FSSP students have the unique opportunity to be part of a special group of incoming Freshmen. Imagine having a community of friends before the school year even begins! With a smaller starting group, FSSP students are able to form cohesive friendships that will last a lifetime!

Join in Extracurricular Activities

As an FSSP student you will be invited to exclusive extracurricular events such as pizza parties, a bonfire at the beach, BBQ’s, sporting activities, movie nights, academic preparation workshops and much more (specific activities may vary)!

Specially Designed Workshops

Participate in specially designed workshops that cover areas such as Time Management, Study Skills, College Composition, Studying Abroad, and Career Planning, designed to help you be successful at UCI.