Priority Enrollment Program (PEP)

What is PEP?

How does PEP work?

1. Submit an online CSM Application for Admission declaring your intent to enroll in the Summer or Fall semester. Or alternatively, download, print and complete a "hard copy" CSM Application for Admission (see below for mailing address). Students who indicate that they are applying for both Summer and Fall terms will only need to fill out one application for admission. Students applying for the Fall term only, and later wish to take classes during the Summer term, will need to fill out and submit an additional application for Summer.

2. To reserve a PEP date, submit an online PEP Request Form. Or alternatively, students may download and print a PEP flyer, then complete the bottom section with contact information and preferred PEP dates. (See below for mailing address.)

3. The PEP program provides a small group setting for satisfying all the required matriculation steps for enrollment at CSM.

4. PEP activities include a special college orientation presentation, a campus tour, placement testing, and concludes with the receipt of a one-on-one counseling appointment.

5. There are special PEP dates for students with disabilities who want and qualify for un-timed testing and for students who wish to take the ESL placement test for non-native speakers.

6. Placement testing must be completed within the PEP program. However, there are certain exceptions to this requirement. Please refer to www.collegeofsanmateo.edu and select the Quick Link for Placement Testing.

Here is what you will get:

1. A confirmation letter will be mailed to you from the Office of Counseling Services verifying your PEP reservation date. This will also including arrival time and a PEP day/evening agenda.

2. At the end of the PEP day/evening, you will receive a scheduled appointment within the next two weeks to meet with a counselor to help you select appropriate classes to match your educational goals, such as transferring to a four-year college, earning an Associate Degree or entering into a Certificate program.

3. After you meet with a counselor, you will receive a priority registration date that will allow you to register for classes ahead of almost all other new students.

Benefits of the Priority Enrollment Program (PEP) for Fall 2007

•  Priority counseling and class registration services

•  Guaranteed early access to the broadest selection of classes at times that are most convenient for you

•  Receive important information about degree requirements, transfer planning, Financial Aid and other Student Support Services

•  Begin establishing friends and contacts on campus

Special Summer Opportunity

When you meet with a CSM counselor, be sure to discuss taking a course or two during the summer session to get a head start on your college education. There is a wide variety of day and evening classes available, and many are sure to be right for you.

For more information or questions regarding signing up for PEP, please contact:
Chris Rico at 650-574-6175, ricoc@smccd.edu
Kay Rabb at 650-358-6854, rabb@smccd.edu