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`Runner Launch

Ready to Launch?

`Runner Launch is an exciting new program designed to launch you ahead in your academic career here at CSUB!

`Runner Launch allows students to take one or more of their first year courses ahead of schedule, with extra academic support, free meals, and other activities. Tuition fee waivers are also available for qualified students.

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Runner Launch

Who Is `Runner Launch For?

`Runner Launch is for all incoming freshman students who will be joining CSUB in Fall 2024. The program takes place in Summer 2024 to allow students to launch ahead of their first semester at CSUB.

What Kind of Courses Are Offered with `Runner Launch?

`Runner Launch courses are all real university courses required as part of your General Education requirements. Runner Launch courses are either A2 (Written Communication), B4 (Quantitative Reason), or FYS (First Year Seminar).

In other words, `Runner Launch gives you a chance to take one of your Math, English, and/or Seminar courses before you start in Fall.

Our interactive Program Pathways Mapper website can show you which courses you need based on your major. Check our list of available `Runner Launch courses against this map to see how many classes you can do ahead of schedule.

Still not sure about which paths you would need to take? Contact us at runnerlaunch@csub.edu or 661-654-6611.

`Runner Launch Courses

Courses

Course Number

Name of Course

GE Requirement

CSUB 1029 First Year Seminar FYS

ENGL 1100/950

Critical Reading and Writing

A2
ENGL 1109 Writing and Research A2

MATH 1209/952

Statistics in the Modern World

B4
MATH 2120/953 Number Systems and Algebraic Thinking for Preservice Elementary Teachers B4
MATH 1010

Fundamental Concepts

B4
MATH 1050

Precalculus I

B4
MATH 2200 Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Methods B4
KINE 2018

Introduction to Statistics for Health Sciences

B4
PSYC 2018

Introduction to Statistical Methods in Psychological Research

B4
CHEM 1010

Preparation for College Chemistry

 

What Kind of Support Will I Have in `Runner Launch?

We know pursuing higher education requires hard work and dedication, but we also want you to know that you have CSUB and `Runner Launch on your side! We have put together a fantastic program to help you be a CSUB success!


  • FREE academic support and tutoring for the entire summer!
    • Taking university classes for the first time can be challenging, but we're here to help! Tutors for all `Runner Launch courses will be available throughout the summer and are looking forward to helping you. (Don't worry; they'll be here to help out in the Fall too.)

What Does "Fee Waivers Available for Eligible Students" Mean?

We're glad you asked!

`Runner Launch courses are eligible for a fee waiver for students with an Student Aid Index (SAI) of $6,000 or less. Your EFC is determined by your FAFSA.

In other words, your tuition costs are waived if you qualify. This means you can not only take required CSUB courses with all of these additional benefits, but you can also potentially do it at no cost to you.

I'm In! How Do I Sign Up for `Runner Launch?

We are excited to have you on board!

We are still prepping the launch site, but we will be ready soon! 

If you have questions before we reach out, give us a call at 661-654-6611 or email us at runnerlaunch@csub.edu.

`Runners on the Rise!
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