Fall 2020 Frequently Asked Questions

We know the impacts of the coronavirus have created many questions for our incoming students. We have collected answers here and are excited to support you through this transition. Welcome to the Cougar Family!

• Has the intent to enroll deadline been extended?

  Yes, the deadline to submit your intent to enroll and the $150 enrollment deposit has been pushed back to June 1. This challenging period has required you to make numerous unexpected adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we want to ensure you have additional time to consider this important decision.

• Are campus tours available?

  In-person campus tours have been canceled through the end of the spring semester as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, virtual tours are available any time on our Campus Tours Program webpage.

• Can I still come visit campus on my own?

  While the campus remains open for core, essential functions, we urge everyone to follow Gov. Gavin Newsom’s shelter-in-place order. The mandate orders all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operation of the federal critical infrastructure sectors. Everyone must stay home except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care or go to an essential job. This is a critical intervention to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

• Is an admissions officer available to answer enrollment questions?

  Absolutely. You can fill out a request for a virtual appointment or email your questions to apply@csusm.edu.

• Will virtual instruction continue in the summer and/or fall?

   While all instruction will occur virtually through the remainder of the spring 2020 semester, no decisions have been made beyond that. We will continue to keep all students, including incoming students, informed regarding any decisions that are made related to instruction for fall 2020.

• What if my school remains closed and I can’t complete all required courses for graduation or transfer?

   We understand that decisions regarding the end of the academic year will vary by school district/school. Please know that we can appreciate the challenges this may create and, as a result, the CSU has made adjustments to the admission requirements for Fall 2020. You can find more information on the Cal State Apply website. 

• May I defer my offer of admission to Spring 2021?

  The CSU is allowing students to defer their Fall 2020 admission to Spring 2021 or Fall 2021. This option is available for students who are experiencing personal or financial hardships that will prevent them for attending any college or university in Fall 2020. Please see our Defer Fall 2020 Admission page for more information.

• I am a local student and due to COVID-19 am no longer able to attend a school out of the area, may I apply now?

  We understand that the pandemic has up-ended plans for many in our local community. If you are interested in applying to our campus, please see the Fall 2020 Late Application Request page for more information.