Preparing for the FSSP Orientation on July 31-August 1
The Orientation on July 31-August 1 is for Freshman Summer Start Program
participants and their parents only. If you have been admitted to the Freshman Summer Start
Program, be sure to submit your reservation for the FSSP Orientation session using the online Orientation
reservation system.
Further information about preparing for the FSSP Orientation is included below.
Move-In on Thursday, July 30
Details about Thursday, July 30 move-in times and location will be sent to you
from Housing & Residential Services and Summer Sessions. Look for this information
which will be mailed to you in late June or July.
What to Bring for Orientation
Students:
- Money for Access Student ID card ($20) and for student night out ($5)
- Unofficial copies of transcripts from coursework at other colleges or universities
Parents:
- Money for parking ($8 per weekday and $3 per weekend day; parking fees are subject to change)
- Casual, comfortable clothes and jacket for evening
- Comfortable shoes for extensive walking
- Pen and paper for taking notes
- For those who are staying overnight in an on-campus residence hall - alarm clock,
personal toiletries, bathrobe (restrooms are not adjoined to bedrooms)
Sheets, blankets, towels, and pillow are provided for those who are staying overnight
in an on-campus residence hall.
Placement Exams
The Calculus Placement Test is not a requirement for
most students at UCSB. To determine whether you need to take the exam, see
Placement Exams
on the Freshman Orientation section of this website. If you need to take
the Calculus Placement Test, please complete it online before coming to
Orientation in order to register for a math class at Orientation.
Previous Math Courses
If you are transferring college credit in mathematics,
bring an unofficial copy of the transcript showing your college level work
to Orientation OR mail, fax (805-893-2385), or e-mail your transcript and UCSB perm number
to the Math Department. For questions, e-mail:
sheryl@math.ucsb.edu.
Program Notes & Meals
Following Thursday afternoon move-in, the session begins with dinner on Thursday, July 30
and includes six meals. Vegetarian dishes are offered at each meal.
Refunds cannot be given for missed meals. On Friday and Saturday, the session will
follow the 2-day Orientation schedule. See the
Program Overview for
Freshman Students and
Program Overview for
Freshman Parents. The Parent Orientation concludes on Saturday afternoon.