CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS
PRESENTED BY
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITMENT
apply@csusm.edu
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92096
760-750-4848
CSUSM at a glance
 Campus Enrollment: 10,611
 Founded in 1989
 Located in beautiful Southern California,
North San Diego County
We are a new kind of CSU –
 Fully engaged in our community
 Technologically sophisticated
 Dedicated to teaching future generations
through relevant curriculum with a global
perspective
 Innovative programs
 Outstanding faculty
Fall 2012 Transfer Overview
Current Campus Enrollment 10,611
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Applied
Admitted
Intent to Enroll
Enrolled
6,966
2,531
1,717
1,441
Statistics
 Average GPA
3.06
Application Process
 Apply online at www.CSUMentor.edu
October 1st through November 30th
 Official transcripts from each college or
university attended and application fee
must be received by February 1st
 Applications will not be reviewed until
all transcripts are received
You have been admitted!
 ASAP
Make a reservation for summer orientation after
submitting Intent to Enroll
 June 1
Last date to submit the Intent to Enroll & pay
Enrollment Deposit ($150)
 July 15
Mandatory deadline to receive all final documents:
- Final official transcript(s) showing completion of
all requirements for admission
- Test scores (AP/IB/CLEP)
Admissions offers will be rescinded for applicants failing to meet
deadlines or admission criteria upon final review
How do I check my status?
 A user name and password
will be sent via email
 Students MUST visit
MyCSUSM to check their
“TO DO” list regularly
 Our principle means of
communication will be
EMAIL
 Admissions decisions are
made on a rolling basis
Local Admissions Area
 Local Admission Area = Palomar College,
Mira Costa College and Mount San Jacinto
College
 Visit www.csusm.edu/admissions, select
impaction information for further details
 Initial admission decisions based on CSU
minimums:
• 60 transferable semester units
• 2.0 GPA
• Completion of Oral Communication, Written
Communication, Critical Thinking, and
Quantitative Reasoning/Mathematics with “C”
or better by the end of spring 2013 term
Non-Local Admissions Area
 Initial admission decisions based on CSU
eligibility on space available basis
 Additional CSU impaction criteria will be
utilized including higher admission eligibility
criteria and potential wait list offers
 Visit www.csusm.edu/admissions, select
impaction information for further details
Impacted Programs
 Selection of major does not impact the
admission decision
 Students are admitted in “pre-major”
status
 Separate screening criteria within each major
are used to allow students to declare these
majors after students have been admitted
 Five Impacted majors:
–Business Administration
–Communication
–Mass Media
–Kinesiology
–Nursing (supplementary application required)
AA/AS-T Application Process
 CSUSM application process deadlines (ex: CSU
Mentor application by November 30th, transcripts
by February 1st , etc.)
 Mail, fax or deliver a copy of the AA/AS-T evaluation
form to CSUSM by April 1st
 Final official transcript /diploma showing
completion of AA/AS-T Degree must be received by
July 15th or admission offer may be rescinded for
non-local area applicants
AA/AS-T Degree Programs
 Local admissions area admitted with minimum eligibility
requirements: 60 units, 4 basic subjects, 2.0 GPA
 Non- local admissions area applicants will receive a .2
increase in cumulative GPA for the purpose of the evaluation
Similar Majors
Art History , Studio Arts & Theatre Arts
Communication
Elementary Teacher Education
English
History
Mathematics
Music
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
*Impacted Major
CSUSM Degrees
Visual & Performing Arts
Communication* or Mass Media*
Liberal Studies
Literature and Writing Studies
History
Mathematics
Music
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
AA/AS-T Degree Programs
 Advising Services will provide planning guidance and
timely access to AA/AS-T students through a variety of
service approaches, such as:
 Express Advising/ Drop in Advising: For quick check in
guidance
 Scheduled Appointments: To ensure progress toward
degree
 E-Advisor: To readily access and receive academic
advising
 Students will also be able to access their degree
progress 24/7 via their Academic Requirement
Report
Important Dates
 Feb 15
EOP Application Deadline
www.csusm.edu/eop
 March 2 Priority Deadline to submit
FAFSA and CSUSM General
Scholarship Application at
www.csusm.edu/finaid
Need to Know
 Veterans Center: www.csusm.edu/outreach
 Disabled Student Services: www.csusm.edu/dss
 Admissions Appeals: Applicants with extenuating
circumstances may appeal by email to:
admissionsappeals@csusm.edu
 Campus Housing: www.csusm.edu/housing
 Athletics : Visit the Cougar Athletics website at
www.csusm.cougars.com, select Recruit
Information
Estimated Costs
Full-time Enrollment
California Residents
Living On or Off-Campus
Tuition Fees*
Books
Food & Housing
Transportation
Personal/Miscellaneous
Loan Fee
$ 6,596
$ 1,656
$ 10,863
$ 1,206
$ 2,853
$ 84
Total
$23,258
*
All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon
approval by The Board of Trustees. To view the most recent Cost of Attendance, please
visit: http://www.csusm.edu/finaid/cost_attendance.html
Campus Contacts
Admissions and Recruitment
(760) 750-4848
www.csusm.edu/admissions
Campus Tours
M-F @ 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
(760) 750-4830
Financial Aid & Scholarships
(760) 750-4850
www.csusm.edu/finaid
On-Campus Housing
(760) 750-3711
www.csusm.edu/housing/