First-Year Summer Pathways in English and Math - Writing and Learning - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo * Skip to Content * ? * Current Students * Prospective Students * Parents * Business Community * Faculty & Staff * Alumni my CalPoly login * Maps * * Writing and Learning Connect. Collaborate. Achieve. * About Us * Academic Preparation & Transitions * Learning Support * Graduation Writing Requirement * Student Employment Home : First-Year Summer Pathways in English and Math INFO Tutoring & Learning Center Kennedy Library, Room 209 Hours: M-R, 10-8; F, 10-4 Phone: 805-756-6032 Virtual Front Desk OUR SERVICES * Early Academic Preparation * Writing Placement * Supportive Pathways * Academic Coaching * Tutoring * Study Sessions * Supplemental Workshops * Study Strategies Library * Graduation Writing Requirement First-Year Summer Pathways in English and Math   Start Strong in the Summer; Succeed in the First Year!   English Summer Start All incoming first year students may enroll in an online summer course designed to boost confident in academic writing and prepare for success in the GE Area A 2 written communication course. For more information about written communication placement, visit the Office of Writing and Learning's placement page . ESE 105: Preparing for First-Year Composition A 1-unit virtual course consisting of six learning modules to level up the writing process, hone critical reading skills, analyze college-level writing styles and strategies, and develop effective writing choices based on feedback from a writing instructor. ESE 105 is more than just a writing class—it's a community. You'll learn alongside other new students in a supportive environment and build a strong foundation for success in college composition.   Math Summer Start Depending on their math placement, incoming first year students have two options for online summer courses designed to help them brush up on math skills and prepare for GE Area B4 coursework. For more information about Math placement, visit the Math Department webpage . ESM 120: Preparing for Calculus A virtual 1-unit course for students who would like to review the skills needed to succeed in Calculus at Cal Poly. Engage in 22 learning modules that include videos by Math professor Dr. Tully-Doyle followed by practice worksheets and the Pre-Calculus Math Placement Exame (MAPE-PC). The outcome? A passing score on the MAPE-PC qualifies students Calculus coursework before their first fall term.   ESM 105/90: Preparing for Pre-Calculus A virtual 2.5-unit duo course designed to strengthen skills for success in Math 118. Spend 20+ hours using ALEKS, an AI-based learning platform that creates a personalized study plan to develop and master college-level math skills. The outcome? A passing score on the Intermediate Alegbra Math Placement Exam (MAPE-IA) at the end of the course and qualify for Pre-Calculus before the fall term.   Interested in enrolling in English or Math Summer Start courses? Visit the Office of the Registrar's website . Related Content Connect   Visit the Tutoring & Learning Center in Kennedy Library to  connect   with free academic resources.   Collaborate Schedule time to  collaborate  with peers and grow more confident in your studies. Achieve Engage with OWL’s resources and  achieve  important degree milestones from GE to the GWR.   Giving Support Learn by Doing CONNECT WITH CAL POLY * CP Home * Directory * Campus Maps & Directions * University Store * Calendar * Employment * Campus Policies * Contact Us * Privacy Notice * Web Accessibility Statement * Title IX © 2026 California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California 93407 Phone: 805-756-1111