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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOSPRESENTED BY

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITMENT

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

CSUSM at a glance

Current Campus Enrollment 10,611

Applied 6,966 Admitted 2,531 Intent to Enroll 1,717 Enrolled 1,441

Statistics

Average GPA 3.06

Fall 2012 Transfer Overview

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

Application Process

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Admissions offers will be rescinded for applicants failing to meet deadlines or admission criteria upon final review

You have been admitted!

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

How do I check my status?

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

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

Non-Local Admissions Area

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)

 

Impacted Programs

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 Application Process

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 CSUSM Degrees

Art History , Studio Arts & Theatre Arts Visual & Performing ArtsCommunication Communication* or Mass Media*Elementary Teacher Education Liberal StudiesEnglish Literature and Writing Studies History HistoryMathematics MathematicsMusic MusicPhysics PhysicsPolitical Science Political SciencePsychology PsychologySociology Sociology*Impacted Major

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

AA/AS-T Degree Programs

Feb 15 EOP Application Deadlinewww.csusm.edu/eop

March 2 Priority Deadline to submit FAFSA and CSUSM General Scholarship Application at www.csusm.edu/finaid

Important Dates

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

Need to Know

Full-time Enrollment California Residents

Living On or Off-Campus Tuition Fees* $ 6,596Books $ 1,656 Food & Housing $

10,863 Transportation $ 1,206 Personal/Miscellaneous $ 2,853 Loan Fee $ 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

Estimated Costs

Campus Contacts

Admissions and Recruitment

(760) 750-4848www.csusm.edu/admissions  Campus ToursM-F @ 10:00 a.m. and 2:00

p.m.(760) 750-4830

Financial Aid & Scholarships

(760) 750-4850www.csusm.edu/finaid  On-Campus Housing(760) 750-3711www.csusm.edu/housing/