Overview

CSUSM or Cal State San Marcos is a public, coeducational university and one of the 23 general campuses. It was founded in 1989 as the 20th CSU campus and was the first after nearly 30 years. The first class was admitted in 1990. CSU San Marcos offers 44 undergraduate programs, 10 graduate programs and1 doctrate in education in three colleges and one nursing school.CSUSM is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Location & Facilities

CSU San Marcos is conveniently located in North San Diego County — only a short drive from the City of San Diego, Riverside County, and Orange County. California State University San Marcos is located in the heart of coastal southern California, which is a wonderful place to live while studying in the United States.

A short distance from the campus we have some of California's most beautiful beaches and coastline where you can surf, swim, and sail. We are also near mountains and deserts, where you can hike, ski, bicycle, and camp. In our ideal climate outdoor activities can be enjoyed all year. The city of San Diego (eighth largest in the U.S.) is 50 kilometers from the campus.

It is famous for its cultural activities, the San Diego Zoo and Sea World, and has professional baseball, football, and soccer teams. Just south of San Diego is Mexico, with its own cultural opportunities, and 150 kilometers north of the university are the attractions of the Los Angeles region, including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Disneyland.

List of Departments / Schools / Faculty / College

SCHOOLS : Cal State San Marcos meets its academic mission through four impressive colleges

• College of Business Administration


• College of Science and Mathematics


• College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences


• College of Education, Health and Human Services

Courses Offered

Scholarships

Scholarships are gift money awarded based on academic achievement, program of study, community involvement, etc., which does not have to be repaid. Many local and national organizations offer scholarships to students regardless of their financial need. Scholarships have a wide variety of academic and other types of requirements. Application deadlines and procedures vary. 

There are a number of scholarships administered by CSUSM. To apply for these scholarships, you should complete the CSUSM General Scholarship Application. You will then be automatically considered for most of the CSUSM administered scholarships which are awarded for that year. A new application must be completed each year.

Work Study

Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) - provides on-campus jobs for eligible undergraduate and graduate students through the university. Earn while you learn. This is money earned through on-campus employment. The award is paid based on the number of hours worked and the hourly rate of pay.

On-Campus Jobs

Students who may not qualify for Federal Work-Study (FWS) positions will find a variety of on-campus employment opportunities. Information and current listings are available through the Career Center.

Intake

Application Deadlines

For Fall 2011: Closed

For Spring 2012: August 1, 2011 through October 1, 2011 

Applications for spring 2012 received after Oct 1, 2011 will be considered on a case by case basis.

Fall 2012: Filing Period October 1, 2011 through  May 1, 2012 Applications for

Fall 2012 received after May 1, 2012 will be considered on a case by case basis.

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