Transfer Student Orientation

Transfer Orientation is the university's response to the unique needs of busy transfer students. It is a stream-lined, half-day, academic advising and course reservation process. Transfer Orientation gives incoming students the opportunity to visit the campus, learn about resources available to you, receive academic advising, register for classes, and take care of critical business prior to the start of the semester. It is also an opportunity for the university to inform students about the policies and procedures that influence their student experience at California State University, San Marcos. Please note that guests are not permitted at Transfer Orientation.

TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION

Transfer Students who currently do not have an orientation scheduled should contact the Orientation and New Student Programs Office at (760) 750-4930 in order to reserve the LAST Orientation session below:

Transfer Student Orientation for ALL MAJORS: Tuesday, August 25th, 8am-12:30pm


PRE-ORIENTATION CHECKLIST:

AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO YOUR ORIENTATION:

There may be specific Pre-Orientation homework or paperwork for your major that you must complete prior to your Orientation session.

View above video for instructions on how to view and utilize your Degree Progress Report. IMPORTANT NOTE:  Your DPR will only reflect course work that has been received by the university within a few weeks of your Orientation. Your DPR will reflect updated information when all official transcripts have been sent and received.

A FEW DAYS BEFORE YOUR ORIENTATION:

  • Create a "What to bring with me to Orientation" file including the following items:
    •  Orientation parking permit (can be found on my.csusm.edu in your Orientation reservation)
    •  Orientation confirmation email that you received after you made your reservation
    •  Immunization records-for more information on what to bring visit: http://www.csusm.edu/shcs/immunization/index.html
    •  Transcripts
    •  Degree Progress Report (if you would like to print it)
    •  Pre-Orientation Homework paperwork for your major
  • View check-in times and location of your Orientation session

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR ORIENTATION:

  • Get some sleep! It's going to be a FUN (but long) day!
  • Set your alarm! If you are late to your Orientation, you may be required to re-schedule your session.
  • Get ready to start your college career at CSUSM! We can't wait to meet you!

 Transfer Orientation Schedule At-A-Glance

  • Check-in
  • University Welcome
  • Student Success Resources
  • Group Academic Advising
  • Faculty/Major Advising (if applicable)
  • Course Reservations
  • Optional Campus Tour
  • Time to get your Parking Permit, Student ID, and pay your fees