<p>@purplemonkey33 Thanks, that would be awesome. They’re gonna be busy the next few weeks, so it might be a while! I don’t have enough posts for PM so I can’t reply, but my username on here is the same as every social network, so feel free to follow me, haha. Congrats to you, too!</p>
<p>I emailed CSP and not admissions so fingers crossed for a quicker response. But they’re all on break for the next couple weeks…</p>
<p>I’m a current UMich student in CSP. I highly recommend it for anyone that is put in it. I transferred to UMich so I did not need to attend the Summer Bridge and I can’t tell you if Summer Bridge is required for incoming freshman part of the CSP program. </p>
<p>Basically all CSP does is give you an academic adivsor who has a fraction of the students normal advisors do. You also have access to CSP classes. For example, next semester I’ll be in the CSP Physics 140 so my lecture will have only 30 students, instead of the normal 240. You also have access to free tutors through CSP. You do not need to take CSP courses(I am yet to take one) or use their resources(besides your advisor I believe). </p>
<p>You can not tell looking at a transcript or diploma that someone was in CSP. I’ll try to answer any other questions you guys may have about the program.</p>
<p>@fatsquirrel Thanks for the info! So CSP is a program that you’re put in but it’s up to you whether or not to take advantage of their resources? Are CSP classes different in any other way besides being smaller? And do you know how they choose the students to be in that program? Thank you!</p>
<p>[Comprehensive</a> Studies Program (CSP) | LSA Students | University of Michigan](<a href=“http://www.lsa.umich.edu/students/academicsrequirements/majorsminors/comprehensivestudiesprogramcsp]Comprehensive”>http://www.lsa.umich.edu/students/academicsrequirements/majorsminors/comprehensivestudiesprogramcsp)</p>
<p>Purplemonkey, no problem. The answer to your first question is essentially yes. You are in no way obligated to register for CSP classes or utilize the resources they offer. Aside from being smaller, GSIs do not teach CSP classes. Professors with ‘the highest’ evaluations are selected to teach the courses. Students in the classes still learn the same material and take the same exams as the rest of the school.</p>
<p>I asked about how they picked students to be in CSP when I had my orientation. They told me they don’t know why any one student was selected for the program. Only that at some point during the application review process, someone thought the applicant would benefit greatly from the added resources that CSP offers.</p>
<p>My email didn’t mention summer bridge at all, only that I was accepted as a CSP participant. The acceptance letter/packet I received in the mail however, did include some things about Summer Bridge. I emailed to inquire about it(as it does seem info is scarce regarding the program(s)) and was told not to worry about Summer Bridge as I was coming in as a transfer and it’s a Freshman only program. I’m not 100%, but I don’t think all CSP students attend Summer Bridge but I could be wrong.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the info!</p>