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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

🎓 New transfer student? Your first semester is your time to shine! The Transfer Student Success Track is an opportunity ...
10/07/2026

🎓 New transfer student? Your first semester is your time to shine! The Transfer Student Success Track is an opportunity to get connected and make the most of your transition to CSUSM!

⏰ Don’t miss your chance! This track is ONLY available during your very first semester at CSUSM as a transfer student!

💜 Get involved! Explore campus events, meet new people, and discover your CSUSM community!

📝 How does it work? Attend 5 eligible events and submit a reflection for each one.

🏅 The reward? Earn a certificate AND a medallion to celebrate your success!

✨ Your first semester only happens once, so make it count!

📣 Fall 2027 CSU applications are officially OPEN!📝 If you haven’t done so already, create your Cal State Apply account, ...
10/06/2026

📣 Fall 2027 CSU applications are officially OPEN!

📝 If you haven’t done so already, create your Cal State Apply account, start your application and save your progress to finish later.

⏰ The priority filing period ends Dec. 31 but Biological Sciences, Electrical Engineering and Nursing applications close Dec. 1!

🔗 Check transcript deadlines, additional dates and more information here: https://www.csusm.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html

🐾Family Weekend is coming to CSUSM October 23-25! Join us for a weekend full of campus fun, family time, and everything ...
10/01/2026

🐾Family Weekend is coming to CSUSM October 23-25!
Join us for a weekend full of campus fun, family time, and everything CSUSM!
🎬Here’s what’s happening:
•Campus tours + open houses
•Movie night
•Discover CSUSM
•Brunch
•Merch
•Special events + more!

🎟️Registration is required. The cost is $40 for 1 student + 4 guests.
Register and find more info here https://www.csusm.edu/familyweekend/index.html

📓And don’t forget that Family Weekend wraps around Discover CSUSM!
If you’re a prospective student, transfer applicant, or family memeber, this day full of activities is your chance to see what CSUSM is all about!
🔎Explore:
•Majors + academic programs
•Admissions + Financial aid services
•Athletics
•Alumni experiences
•Advice from current student + more!
Register for Discover CSUSM here https://www.csusm.edu/discovercsusm/register.html

🐾 Families are an important part of the student journey! 📅 Join us on October 14 from 7:00-8:00 PM for our Family Webina...
09/17/2026

🐾 Families are an important part of the student journey!

📅 Join us on October 14 from 7:00-8:00 PM for our Family Webinar, where we’ll share ways to help your student build connections, find community, and get involved at CSUSM.

🤝 Hosted by SLIC and ASI, this virtual event is designed to help families better understand campus involvement opportunities and support student success.

✅ RSVP: https://www.csusm.edu/families/familywebinarseries.html

💙 We can’t wait to connect with you and your Cougar family!

🎉 That’s a wrap on summer orientations! We recently celebrated the end of our summer orientation season with a banquet h...
09/15/2026

🎉 That’s a wrap on summer orientations! We recently celebrated the end of our summer orientation season with a banquet honoring the amazing Orientation Team who helped make it all happen.

💙 From welcoming new students and families to answering questions, building connections, and bringing great energy all summer long, your contributions made such a difference.

👏 Thank you to our Orientation Team for all of your hard work, enthusiasm, and Cougar spirit. We’re so grateful for everything you did to help our newest Cougars feel at home at CSUSM!

🥳 Here’s to an incredible summer, a well-deserved celebration, and an even better school year ahead!

📓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!

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San Marcos, CA
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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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