CSUSM New Student & Family Programs

CSUSM New Student & Family Programs New Student & Family Programs at CSUSM assists all new students in the transition to our campus community upon admission through students' first year. Welcome!

Orientation & New Student Programs, now housed in the Dean of Students Office works with all incoming students and families to provide the knowledge and skills needed for students to successfully transition in and through their first year at CSUSM. Students! "Like" our page for orientation updates for incoming students and to learn more about programs we offer throughout the first year to support

you in your transition into the Cougar community! Sincerely,
Orientation & New Student Programs
Location: University Student Union 3500
Phone: (760) 750-4930
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.csusm.edu/dos/onsp/index.html

📓Happy First Day of Classes Cougars! 💙Now that school is finally in session, make sure to get involved on campus and mak...
08/31/2026

📓Happy First Day of Classes Cougars!

💙Now that school is finally in session, make sure to get involved on campus and make the most out of this school year!

⭐️How lucky are we⭐️🔷Super lucky to have you join us at the transfer student reception today! ❤️Check your email for reg...
08/31/2026

⭐️How lucky are we⭐️

🔷Super lucky to have you join us at the transfer student reception today!

❤️Check your email for registration details!

🤗Take a glance at what the beginning of Weeks of Welcome have to offer!⭐️Many more events are ahead that you can check o...
08/28/2026

🤗Take a glance at what the beginning of Weeks of Welcome have to offer!

⭐️Many more events are ahead that you can check out at: https://www.csusm.edu/nsfp/wow/index.html

💙Welcome Cougars💙

👋Are you a new student looking for a great opportunity to connect with people and see what the campus has to offer? 🫵The...
08/27/2026

👋Are you a new student looking for a great opportunity to connect with people and see what the campus has to offer?

🫵Then attend Miiyu, brought to you by NSFP!

💙“Miiyu” is the Luiseño word for “hello”, which makes it the perfect name for a welcome night celebration to kick off the fall semester!

🔗If you’re interested in joining the CSUSM Parent and Family Group on Facebook, here’s the steps to do so! 🔴Make sure yo...
08/26/2026

🔗If you’re interested in joining the CSUSM Parent and Family Group on Facebook, here’s the steps to do so!

🔴Make sure you answer the question regarding the name of the student you’re joining on behalf of at MINIMUM, but we encourage you answer all the questions.

💙TONIGHT💙🧑‍💻RSVP and join the family webinar regarding the upcoming move-in process! 🐆This is a great chance to connect ...
08/24/2026

💙TONIGHT💙
🧑‍💻RSVP and join the family webinar regarding the upcoming move-in process!
🐆This is a great chance to connect with campus partners and get some move-in tips if you’re a new student or loved one of a student cougar.

📦Boxes packed? 🛍️Dorm shopping? ⏰Countdown started? 🏠Student housing move-in is coming at the end of August, and we are ...
07/31/2026

📦Boxes packed? 🛍️Dorm shopping? ⏰Countdown started?

🏠Student housing move-in is coming at the end of August, and we are excited to welcome our newest Cougars home!

🧑‍💻New students and families get ready for this busy time by attending a Move-in Family Webinar (check out NSFP’s last post for more info).

See you soon, Cougars! 💙

🏠Move-in is almost here, and we are here to make the transition as smooth as possible! 📦Join us for a Move-in Family Web...
07/30/2026

🏠Move-in is almost here, and we are here to make the transition as smooth as possible!

📦Join us for a Move-in Family Webinar to get prepared and feel confident before the big day.

The earliest Webinars are on:
🗓️August 20 | 3-4PM
🗓️August 24 | 7-8PM

⚠️RSVP is required, here’s how to do so:
*️⃣ Family members who attended Orientation should have already received an invitation to RSVP via email (to the email they provided at Orientation as a point of contact).
*️⃣To all other families or students (that didn’t attend orientation), check the Family Webinar website to RSVP to an available session!

⭐️ Incoming students and families, you’re invited to New Studrnt and Family Convocation on August 29th! ⭐️Meet some new ...
07/29/2026

⭐️ Incoming students and families, you’re invited to New Studrnt and Family Convocation on August 29th!

⭐️Meet some new people, learn more about our university community, and kick off the school year!

⭐️Times slots for this fun event are assigned based on your major, so make sure to check your student email inbox for more detailed information!

‼️RSVP is required! Once you find the email, you will be prompted to RSVP please do so ASAP‼️

🎉We can’t wait to welcome you Cougars!

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333 S Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA
92078

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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