First-Year Success Research Institute (FSRI)

The First-Year Success Research Institute (FSRI) offers a transformative summer residential experience for incoming first-year undergraduates.

Our programming is comprised of a comprehensive summer orientation, academic program, engaging research project, and community-building activities. FSRI facilitates a successful transition from high school (or community college) to Caltech by using a living-learning community model to help students adapt to collaborative learning, build a solid research foundation, receive mentorship from dedicated staff and faculty, and develop meaningful relationships within a community of like-minded peers.

FSRI promotes STEM academic success and community building in an inclusive, diverse and enriching environment; it is designed to provide a space in which all Caltech first-year students, including those from historically underrepresented communities and identities, can feel a sense of belonging within Caltech.

This first-year experience begins in the summer prior to students' first term at Caltech and all major expenses are covered for students admitted to the program (e.g. travel to Caltech, housing, meals, bedding and toiletries, field trips, etc.). Programming and student support services continue into the academic year. Students remain a part of the FSRI community throughout their undergraduate career at Caltech and beyond graduation.

Office Hours
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Monday - Friday

Address
1200 E California Blvd
Mail Code MC 255-86
Pasadena, California 91125

Contact
fsri@caltech.edu
626.395.3488

First-Year Success Research Institute (FSRI)

First-Year Success Research Institute (FSRI)

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