Start Strong This Fall with the Cougar FAST Way Program
Join the Cougar FAST Way Program and build on a proven track record of student success. After a strong first year marked by high completion rates, now’s your chance to get ahead and take your next step this fall.
Key Principles of the FAST Way Learning Approach
Focus: The semester is divided into two segments, each lasting 8 weeks. This structure allows you to focus on just two courses at a time, rather than juggling four courses simultaneously.
Accelerate: Courses are delivered in an accelerated format, which helps keep you engaged and enhances their learning experience. This approach incorporates a hybrid model that includes structured support.
Succeed: Weekly support will monitor your academic progress and provide immediate feedback, ensuring that you receive timely assistance to succeed.
Transfer: You will develop a transfer plan to help you achieve your university transfer goals on time.
General Education Courses
First 8-week term:
Choose one of the following:
- ENGL C1000 (CRN 75634) English Composition + COMM C1000 (CRN 73637) Public Address
- ENGL C1000 (CRN 75633) English Composition + COMM C1000 (CRN 75885) Public Address
- ENGL C1000 (CRN 71344) English Composition + COMM C1000 (CRN 73650) Public Address
Second 8-week term:
Choose one of the following:
- STAT C1000 (CRN 75906) Intro to Statistics + MUS 236 (CRN 73971): World Music Appreciation
- STAT C1000 (CRN 75681) Intro to Statistics + ARTH 200 (CRN 75895): Art Appreciation
Academic and Individual Support
- Personalized Tutoring: Receive individual support tailored to meet your unique learning preferences and needs.
- Academic Counseling: Explore academic majors and career paths with guidance from academic and career advisors.
- Workshops and Seminars: Participate in interactive workshops designed to enhance your skills and enrich your experiences in your first year.
Excursion and Social Development
During the first semester of the FAST Way program, you will actively engage with campus life by exploring key resources, connecting with current students, and gaining meaningful exposure to a wide range of academic programs.
In the second semester, upon receiving eligibility, you will have the opportunity to participate in an organized field trip to a University of California (UC) campus that offers a firsthand look at the transfer experience and what it takes to thrive at a four-year university.