WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?
After you submit your application you will receive several electronic and hard copy
communications containing important information that will help you complete the application process successfully.
It is your responsibility to read, understand and respond accordingly to these communications. Please
keep the Office of Admissions informed of any address changes;
click here for the
Change of Address information in the General Information section of this website.
Acknowledgement Email
The first communication you will receive from Cal State San Marcos is an acknowledgement sent via email.
This letter is the confirmation that we have received your application for admission. Read the letter carefully
and follow any instructions given.
Campus ID Brochure or Letter
You will receive communication via U.S. mail informing you of your Campus ID and steps in the admissions process.
Undergraduate applicants will receive a publication entitled Putting the Pieces Together
(Fall 2008 PPT).
As a way for Cal State San Marcos to protect your personal information, all students applying to the
campus are given a Campus ID. You must use your Campus ID, NOT your Social Security Number, when accessing any information
pertaining to your records. Your Campus ID is necessary for identification while you are an applicant and when you are a
student, if admitted.
IMPORTANT: Please be informed that your Campus ID will be required for all campus transactions, so please memorize it.
We strongly recommend that you retain this communication for reference. If you forget your Campus ID you must come to
Cougar Central in person with valid photo identification.
After receiving your Campus ID letter, you will be able to check the status of your application on line.
Use the Application Status link on the navigation menu on the left side
of your screen.
The Office of Admissions will notify applicants of the documents missing or needed to complete their application
file. Files are considered incomplete if any of the following items are missing: application fee, test scores,
current official transcripts from previous institutions attended. All documents must be
submitted by the deadline stated in your notice. Note: Official transcripts and test scores must be mailed
directly to the Office of Admissions from each institution or hand-carried in a sealed envelope to CSU San Marcos.
Admission Decision Letter
You will receive an official letter notifying you of your admission decision. Please read this letter carefully as it will tell you if there
are conditions to your admission. The letter will also inform first time freshmen and lower division
transfers if they are required to take the English or Mathematics placement tests. If you are not eligible for admission,
the letter will explain the reason for the decision.
Orientation and Registration Materials
Following your admission notification, the Orientation Program Office will mail you information regarding orientation.
Read this information carefully. It will provide you with instructions to register for an orientation and other
important information that will help you complete your registration process for your first semester at
Cal State San Marcos.
Other Campus Letters
After admission you can expect to receive letters or emails from various departments on campus.
Take time to read these letters, they will contain helpful information for you.
TEXT-ONLY VERSION OF THIS SITE
Applications which are incomplete after the stated deadlines will be expired and will not be reviewed for
admission eligibility.
Also note that you will need to submit a new application and application fee if you would like to be considered
for admission for a
subsequent semester.
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Please direct questions regarding admissions to apply@csusm.edu.
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