Academic Excellence
Delivering academic excellence through high-quality programs, rich learning opportunities, exceptional staff, and effective student support mechanisms is at the core of our work at Cal State San Marcos. We are committed to the success of students by encouraging their intellectual engagement and by supporting the teaching, research, and creative activities of a stellar faculty.

Student Life
Cal State San Marcos is creating a rich, welcoming, and inclusive university environment that fosters campus pride, personal and professional development, and the active engagement of all students in the life of the university.

Campus Climate
Recognizing that our ability to excel is a function of our of ability to work together as a team, Cal State San Marcos promotes a climate of camaraderie, mutual respect, and trust for all members of the university through support, effective communication, and sustained professional development.

Community Partnerships
Cal State San Marcos desires to strengthen and further expand our local, national, and international partnerships in ways that allow us to better serve our community as a leader in regional development and enhancement.

Educational Equity
As a community of students, faculty, and staff, we at Cal State San Marcos are committed to respecting and modeling the diversity of our region within a context of social justice. Together, we strive for educational equity and promote a fair and open environment for the exchange of ideas.