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Login Information
Students
As a current student, you automatically have an account! Just use your Cougar username and Password to login to Handshake.
Students have this service for 6 MONTHS after they graduate. If it is past your 6
months, please refer to ALUMNI instructions.
Handshake highlights for students!
Alumni
Please sign up with the Alumni Association to continue using Career Center services including Handshake. Then be on the lookout for an activation email!
If you are a CSUSM Alumni who is returning as a graduate student, please contact Erica Cullwell at: ecullwell@csusm.edu to reset your student account.
Employers
Want to post jobs or non-credit paid internships with your company and connect with CSUSM students and Alumni?
Faculty/Staff
Faculty & Staff, are you looking to post an ON-CAMPUS job? Instructions for on-campus job postings.
Do you already have an account and are looking to view (not post) current job posting in Handshake? Fill out this form to request access.
Additional Information
- Annual Security Report
- Important information on how to identify job scams or fraudulent postings.
- Please refer to the HANDSHAKE HELP CENTER for Handshake related questions.