First-Year Otter Success Program | Frequently Asked Questions
All incoming first-time freshmen will be given the opportunity to apply to the program. However, not all applicants will be selected. Space is limited.
Courses will be taken in-person at the CSUMB campus. Students who participate in the First-Year Otter Success program will reside (live on-campus) on the CSUMB campus during selected summer dates and take the courses offered.
All students who are selected to participate in the First-Year Otter Success program will be blocked enrolled into the appropriate courses. That means you do not have to worry about enrolling yourself. We will do it for you.
First-Year Otter Success summer component is FREE. Students who are selected and participate in the summer program will benefit from the following FREE activities and resources: virtual summer peer mentoring, a one-week summer residential institute (8/13/23-8/18/23) focused on enhancing your math and writing skills by taking two 1 unit courses (Math 195 & CAD 195), yearlong academic support & special enrichment activities and Peer Mentoring.
Contact Mercedes Maciel with any questions you have about the First-Year Otter Success Program.