What is Freshman Start?

• Freshman Start provides opportunities for students to take Math 096 and English 098 before Fall term begins. Who needs to take Math 096 and/or English 098?
  • Any student who did not score 21 or higher on the ACT or 510 or higher on the SAT
    in either area.
• Freshman Start wants you placed in the right class and encourages students to take UNR placement exams before Fall registration begins.
• For more information visit the University's Math Placement site or English Placement site.
• See Math 096 and English 098 on the University's preliminary Summer Schedule.

Why is it important to do this now?

• Waiting until Fall puts students behind in their degree plans because they cannot take the advanced classes they need until prerequisites have been completed.
• Millennium monies do not pay for 096 or 098 classes. However, Millennium can be applied to other Summer Session courses which would be reimbursed at the beginning of the Fall semester!
• Concentration on one Math or English class when NOT taking another 9 credits is a positive educational endeavor.
• Freshman Start will help students make successful academic transitions from high school to the university. Summer housing is available for this program. Students will be oriented to the campus and be able to take advantage of many fun Summer activities.

Fall term classes are oversubscribed and students often cannot get into the 098 or 096 class they need. By successfully completing Math 096 and/or English 098 in the Summer with Freshman Start, students guarantee themselves a seat in the Fall classes for English 101 and/or Math 120/126.