I don’t remember applying to this program but I was informed that I am part of it. I am required to take CSP 101 - Comprehensive Studies Program: Our History of Academic Success. Is there a way to get out of this program ?
Here’s what the UMich website says about the Comprehensive Studies Program:
https://www.lsa.umich.edu/csp
The Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP) was established in 1983; its mission is to support, provide academic guidance for, and retain undergraduate students from diverse populations with outstanding potential for success at the University of Michigan. Many CSP students are the first in their family to go to college, come from populations historically underrepresented at the University, or attended under-resourced high schools. CSP coordinates and provides instruction, advising, student development opportunities, and a supportive community; it also oversees the University’s Summer Bridge Program. CSP works with an entering class of about 450 students, many of whom remain part of the program throughout their undergraduate experience at Michigan.
Contact info (phone and email) are listed, so you can ask how you can qualify out of the program. But it sounds like a supportive resource.
I know you want out of CSP but give it some thought. It’s never a bad idea to have extra support in place especially transitioning to something new. You could also search CSP on here. There are other posts that have different perspectives.
Thank you for your inputs, which convinced me to stay in the program.
I am in the program this year; I think it is worthwhile to stay in the program for two major reasons. First is that being in this program allows you to register small-size classes that are exclusive to CSP students. Having that advantage will enable you to register popular classes like Stats 250 or Econ 101 that most freshmen couldn’t register due to space limit. Secondly, the CSP student is assigned a special academic advisor so you don’t need to seek advices only from your LSA advisor (if you are a LSA student) who has 100+ advisees. Hence, as a student who was in the program for his freshman year, I would recommend you stick to it. Hope that helps! Go Blue! 