Spring 2011 Admissions

CSU San Marcos is accepted applications from:

  • First Time Freshman Applicants (closed)
  • Lower Division Transfers Applicants (closed)
  • Upper Division Transfer Applicants (closed)
  • Credential/Graduate Applicants (Select Programs)
  • International Applicants (closed)
Steps to Apply for Admission:

  1. Submit an application and application fee to CSU San Marcos via CSU Mentor (csumentor.edu).*
  2. Submit required documents to complete the application file.
  3. Check your application status on MyCSUSM.
  4. Submit an Intent to Enroll and Enrollment Deposit (admitted students).
  5. Register for Orientation (admitted students) by January 11, 2011.
  6. Submit a final, official transcript indicating completion of all admissions requirements (admitted students).
Documents Required to Complete Application:
  • First Time Freshmen: Official high school transcript and official scores from the ACT or SAT Reasoning exam.
  • Lower Division Transfer: Official high school transcript, official transcripts from all colleges attended and official scores from the ACT or SAT Reasoning exam.
  • Upper Division Transfer: Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
  • Credential/Graduate: Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Program application to academic department.

*Applicants whose fall 2010 application was not accommodated due to to campus impaction may request that the fall 2010 application fee be transferred to a spring 2011 application by contacting apply@csusm.edu.