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Early Start Program

The Early Start Program is designed to give first-time traditional students valuable knowledge about their college journey. Sign up in your applicant portal with the email address and password you used to apply for admission.

You can cancel your ESP registration in your applicant portal by July 31 for a full refund. In the ESP section, click the maroon button and select 'cancel registration.'

ESP Schedule aug. 11-aug. 16

The Early Start Program fee includes housing for on-campus residents, food and program materials. The program fee and tuition charge will be automatically added to your student account for Fall 2024.

On-campus resident program fee
$405

Plus two credits of tuition

Commuter student program fee
$350

Plus two credits of tuition

Contact your admissions counselor

Questions about the Early Start Program or your next steps to CMU? Our team is here to help.

Engineering Early Start Program

Engineering majors who have not taken precalculus have the option to sign up for the Engineering Early Start Program.