Early Start Programs

CMU provides Early Start options for student-athletes and students studying engineering. Early Start courses are designed to give students valuable knowledge about their university journey. Taught by CMU faculty, these courses provide students with a better understanding of the skills needed to be successful in college, such as study skills, test-taking strategies, and time management techniques. 

Varsity athletes will participate in Athlete Early Start and complete a required Early Start course based on their sport: UNIV 100 (valued at 1 credit hour) or UNIV 101 (valued at 2 credit hours). 

Students pursuing programs in engineering may choose to participate in Engineering Early Start (ENGR 101). This course is valued at one credit hour.