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How to sign up?

You can participate in the CSU Cougar Scholars; Early Start Program by:

  • Completing a CSUSM course in-person during the summer prior to the fall semester. Cougar Scholars; Early Start summer registration will begin June 5, 2023.

How to Enroll in Cougar Scholars; Early Start

To enroll in the CSU Cougar Scholars; Early Start Program:

  1. Go to the CSU Registration Page link, which is located in your MyCSUSM account. 
  2. Cougar Scholars; Early Start Registration Instructions for Changing Smart Page.
  3. Cougar Scholars; Early Start adding classes at CSUSM.
  4. Review your CSU Registration Page to:
      Find out if you qualify for an Early Start fee waiver based on your FAFSA information.
  5. Students admitted to CSUSM: 
      Your location to take Cougar Scholars; Early Start classes will default to CSUSM on the Registration Page.
  6. Enroll in Cougar Scholars; Early Start classes at CSUSM.