Classes
2026 Courses
Residential Program
COMS 101 / HNRS COMS classes / ENGL
COMS 101 (GE Area A1): Public Speaking
HNRS/COMS 101 (GE Area A1): Honors Public Speaking
ENGL 145 (GE Area A3 - Pre-reqs A1 and A2): Writing Arguments
General Education (GE) classes
ART 112 (GE Area C1): Western Art: A Thematic History
ES 112 (GE Area D1): Race Culture & Politics in US
Virtual
COMS 101 (GE Area A1)
Textbooks
Textbooks can be ordered from the Cal Poly University Store when students receive their class placements in July. Students will be notified by email when their class placements are available on the student portal.
Class Enrollment
Students will be enrolled in COMS 101 and one other class.
COMS 101 is a required course for all students and it is advantageous to be able to access this class through Semester Kickstart as this will give students flexibility going forward. The second class will be selected depending on the student's college credit, AP/IB scores, and class capacity. GE courses are required for all students. Please refer to your specific degree requirements in the Cal Poly Catalog.
Please note that "EXSS S250" is a placeholder course for course fees that you will see on your account.
Academic Resources
While the Semester Kickstart Program schedule is rigorous, we want to make sure all our students have the tools they need to succeed. For students seeking support with their studies, there are several options.
Checking for Duplicate Credits
Please be diligent about checking your assigned classes. It is your responsibility to ensure that we have not assigned you to a class where you already received credit. If you see a mistake, please inform us as soon as possible so we can make corrections.
