Early Start Requirement

Has anyone checked their Early Start Requirement in their portal? A few days ago, this email showed up from CSUN,

“Beginning April 16, find out if you are exempt from, required or strongly encouraged to participate in Early Start…”

“Select the CSU Smart Page link in My Checklist on the Home tab. Please note: Your CSU Smart Page may also show that CSUN is still awaiting information. Check back regularly and review My Checklist for missing documents that may be delaying your placement and Early Start status.”

I checked the portal, it reports that Summer Early Start for English and Math are not required. There is a lot written there though, seemingly unnecessarily (e.g. links to register), so I thought I would confirm with some of you.

I’m also wondering what “strongly recommended” means…you only have to take the course if you want to? Anybody know?