Thank you for applying to CSUSM! Please continue to check MyCSUSM and email for notifications from the Office of Admissions. Admission notification emails begin rolling out early January.
Check MyCSUSM for Admission Status Updates
Submit Requested Documents and Transcripts
The following documents must be received by the Office of Admissions no later than close of business
Spring Term Admission, October 15:
Fall Term Admission, February 15:
Submit Official Transcripts
CSUSM requires electronic transcripts from the colleges/universities listed on the Send Transcripts page. Electronic transcripts can be provided through external or third party vendors (Credential Solutions, eTranscriptCA, National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, etc.). When ordering your transcript, please choose California State University San Marcos as the intended recipient from the school name dropdown. If California State University San Marcos is not listed, please use transcripts@csusm.edu as the recipient email address.
For schools that do not supply electronic transcripts and must be sent by mail, please ensure the transcript is in an envelope sealed by your school and addressed to:
Office of AdmissionsChanging Information on Your CSUSM Application
You must notify us in writing by sending an email to: apply@csusm.edu for the following reasons:
In the subject line, please state "Changes to my application". In the body of your email, please include:
This information will then go to the appropriate admissions officer to include in the evaluation of your application.
Admission Decision Notice
Spring Term Admission:
You will receive notice of admission or denial via MyCSUSM and email, no paper letter is mailed out. Notices begin going out in October for Spring admission and continue on a rolling basis. You will not receive an admission decision until all requested documents and test scores have been submitted for review.
If you are denied admission and you feel you have extenuating circumstances, you have the right to appeal. Read about the appeal process.
Fall Term Admission:
You will receive notice of admission or denial via MyCSUSM and email, no paper letter is mailed out. Notices begin going out in December for Fall admission and continue on a rolling basis. You will not receive an admission decision until all requested documents and test scores have been submitted for review.
If you are denied admission and you feel you have extenuating circumstances, you have the right to appeal. Read about the appeal process.