Warrior Smart Start is an opportunity for new students starting in summer or fall and their families to connect to campus resources and student support programs offered by El Camino College. Students can attend sessions to prepare them for their first semester, join a support program, learn transfer strategies, and more!
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Be prepared for your first semester at El Camino by attending Warrior Smart Start. Students and their families are invited to learn all about what El Camino has to offer. This event is free, so be sure to sign up when registration opens!
Advance registration will be available online; however, on-site registration will be available during our event.
Please check back soon for updates to ensure a smooth visit.
Location: Marsee Auditorium
Please be aware that guests will be asked to wear masks and complete a COVID screening conducted by World Back to Work (WBTW) in order to participate. Guests will need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative CLIA certified COVID test completed within the last 72 hours. Those who are unable to provide proof will need to take part in on-site testing located at Marsee Auditorium. Guests who may need to test are strongly encouraged to arrive early to allow sufficient time for testing (which may take 20 minutes or more). Guests ages 5 - 17 will need their parent or guardian to sign a waiver to consent to testing. This will be provided on-site by our WBTW Team.
Once guests have been cleared by World Back to Work, they will be able to enter campus and complete the check-in process with our Warrior Smart Start Team.
Location: Marsee Auditorium
We will kick off our day together with our ECC President, Dr. Thames. This will be followed with a video, panel discussion, and an overview of our activities and services for you to take advantage of.
Location: Various (Follow your assigned ambassador)
You will have the opportunity to meet fellow students within your meta-major and learn more about how your specific meta-major success team can support your goals, as well as requirements for your major. Meta-majors are groups of related majors with similar requirements, outcomes, or methodologies. Our full list of meta-majors include:
Location: Library Lawn
Come take a guided tour with one of our ambassadors!
Location: Library Lawn
Sometimes you just have a quick question for a counselor about a class you're interested in or maybe you need guidance with prerequisite clearance. Our counselors are available to help with some of your questions that you would not normally need an appointment for.
Location: Library Lawn
The following programs and resources will be waiting to meet you at the library lawn!
Location: Library Lawn
Location: Bookstore Building, 2nd Floor
This workshop is for students only. Attending this session will grant you credit towards the Path to Enrollment.
Welcome Session & Student Panel This session will provide an overview of the day. In addition, we will be hosting a student panel with current students transferring to four-year schools. |
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BSS/SEA Pathway
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Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)
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First Year Experience
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Honors Transfer Program (HTP)
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Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement Program (MESA)
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Project Success
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Puente Project |
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Warrior-Toro Computer Science Pathway Program
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Athletics
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Career Center
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Financial Aid 101
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Special Resource Center
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Transfer Strategies
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Undocumented Student Resources
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Veterans Resource Center
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New Student Orientation Attending an orientation is part of completing the Path to Enroll. Orientation is
required for South Bay Promise applicants. You must have applied to El Camino College in order to attend this session. |
Missed this session? Sign-up for a New Student Orientation |