Prospective Student

 

Am I Eligible

All incoming freshman that have PLACED into English 1A, English 4, Math 5A, or Math 6A are eligible.

Students are only eligible to participate if they:
  • Have taken the AWPE and placed into English 1A or English 4
                                                     AND/OR
  • Have taken the MAE and placed into Math 5A or Math 6A
  • Students can only take one of the above courses, so they only need to be placed into one of the courses to be eligible for the Highlander Early Start Academy.
Which Highlander Early Start Academy class should I take? (Select your College/Major)
 

 

  BCoE

All Majors

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  CNAS

All Majors

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  CHASS

Any Major with Economics

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  CHASS

All Others Majors

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  SOE

All Majors

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  School of Public Policy

All Majors

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  Undergraduate Business

the Actuarial Science major

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English OR Math Academy

 
HESA 001 (1 unit) – College Success Course

HESA 001 – College Success Course is a once a week course that is a core part of the Highlander Early Start Academy. This course will focus on the student transition to college.  

This course has two main components:

  1. Develop effective strategies for mastering success at UCR. 
  2. Hone skills that will be useful in this program and in your growth as a student. 

The academic & personal skills that will be discussed included:

  • Leadership
  • Time Management 
  • Financial and Budgeting
  • Test preparation
  • Critical thinking
  • Reading & Note-taking
  • Communication & Diversity
  • Goal Setting & Motivation
     
  

Interest Form

The Interest Form is OPEN.