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Notice of Required Disclosures

CSUSM is required to provide disclosures and consumer information to prospective students, as well as to all enrolled students and employees. This site serves as a central resource for accessing all required information and reflects a collaborative effort from multiple departments across campus. Each section of this page contains important information about the school. We encourage everyone to take the time to review each section carefully. Our office will provide a paper copy upon request.

If you have any questions regarding consumer information, please contact us directly at finaid@csusm.edu

Athletic Participation Rates & Financial Support Data

The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act is designed to make prospective students aware of a schools' commitment to providing equitable athletic opportunities for its men and women students. 

This disclosure provides detailed information on the number and gender of full‑time undergraduate students participating in intercollegiate athletic competitions, as well as team‑specific data. It also includes information on coaching staff, coach salaries, and the revenues and expenses associated with each sport.

CSUSM submits participation and Equity in Athletics data to the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) as required. Information regarding student‑athlete graduation and academic success rates is available through the Federal Graduation Rates Report and the Athletics Academic Success Rate Report.

All reports and information regarding Athletic Participation Rates & Financial Support Data in accordance to the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act.

Campus Security

The Clery Act is a consumer protection law that aims to provide transparency around campus crime policy and statistics. Among other things, the Clery Act requires colleges and universities to report campus crime data, support victims of violence, and publicly outline the policies and procedures they have put into place to improve campus safety.

This section includes a directory of CSUSM Police Department personnel, annual safety reports, drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs, Title IX information, procedures for reporting crimes, policies governing campus security and access, campus law enforcement practices, and campus safety and crime prevention programs, including drug and alcohol education and sex offense prevention.

Constitution and Citizenship Day

In 2004, Congress established Constitution and Citizenship Day, a federal holiday commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, and its ratification in 1788. For the last 232 years, Constitution Day has been held on September 17 to recognize the road this document has paved for not only the United States, but for other countries around the world.

 For more information on the U.S. Constitution and this federal holiday, see these resources:

Copyright Infringement

The purpose of this document is to establish uniform policies and campus wide procedures that assure campus compliance with all state and federal laws applying to copyrighted material. This policy applies to all copyrighted materials that in anyway use campus-computing resources.

Emergency Management

Emergency Management Site for campus policies and procedures regarding immediate emergency response and evacuation procedures. Please visit the site to ensure the readiness of all members of the CSU campus community for emergency incidents.

Employee Designations for General Information

Each of the links in this section is for relevant offices that include contact information for additional specific information and availability of employees responsible for the dissemination of this information.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records. When a student reaches 18 years of age or attends college at any age, the student becomes an “eligible student,” and all rights under FERPA transfer from the parent to the student. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities at Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Homepage

Financial Assistance for Students

This disclosure provides comprehensive information on grants, scholarships, loans, and other aid programs to help students understand their options, requirements and plan for the cost of attendance at CSUSM. The following resources are provided to assist students and their families with calculating and estimating the costs of attendance:

Financial Literacy and At Risk Students

Financial literacy empowers students with the knowledge and skills needed to make confident financial decisions during college and beyond. CSUSM Student Financial Services provides resources and guidance to support your financial well-being. For more information, please visit: Financial Literacy | Student Financial Services | CSUSM

Students who may be at financial risk can experience greater financial difficulties if concerns are not addressed early. If you are a student loan borrower, there are options available to help you manage your loans before becoming delinquent. Failing to take action and defaulting on a student loan can result in serious legal and financial consequences. For more information and available resources, visit the studentaid.gov website at Repayment Plans | Federal Student Aid

If you’ve missed a payment or are having trouble making payments, immediately contact and discuss options with the servicer of your loan to avoid defaulting on your loan. Please visit: Student Loan Delinquency and Default | Federal Student Aid

Grad Retention/Completion/Graduation Rates

CSUSM Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis website provides information about CSUSM's current and new students, enrollment summaries, University profiles, and Retention Rates.

Identity Theft

This disclosure certifies that the CSU, San Marcos Financial Aid Department has systems to identify and resolve discrepancies in information received from different sources including the use of false identities. Suspected violators will be referred to the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education.

Immigration Requirements for Licensure

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRAWORA) of 1996 (P.L. 104-193), also known as the Welfare Reform Act, includes provisions to eliminate eligibility for federal and state public benefits for certain categories of lawful immigrants as well as benefits for all undocumented immigrants.

Students who require a professional or commercial license provided by a local, state, or federal government agency in order to engage in an occupation for which the CSU may be training them must meet the immigration requirements of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act to achieve licensure. Information concerning the regulation of these requirements is available from the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Services, Cal State San Marcos 760-750-4826.

Institutional Information for Students

This disclosure provides general information related to CSUSM including, but not limited to tuition and fees, procedures to withdraw from school, refund policies, return of Title IV funds, academic programs, special services for disabled students, study abroad, and availability of employees responsible for the dissemination of this information.

Primary Source - University Catalog

More specific information is available through the following web links.

Mission Statement

California State University, San Marcos exists to enable students to realize their educational goals. As a public university, CSUSM grounds its mission in the public trust, alignment with regional needs, and sustained enrichment of the intellectual, civic, economic, and cultural life of our region and state.

For the full text, please see our Mission, Values and Vision Statements.

Nondiscrimination Information

Placement Test Data

Placement is determined by multiple measures in written communication and math/quantitative reasoning. Test data for the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry Level Math Test (ELM) is reported by the CSUSM Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis.

Services to Students with Disabilities

Disability Support Services: Students with documented disabilities who will require reasonable accommodations to take part in university sponsored programs and activities will need to contact Disability Support Services at (760) 750-4905 or (760) 750-4909 (TTY) for assistance or email at dss@csusm.edu. For more information, please visit Disability Support Services | CSUSM.

Student Health Services

Our campus is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our students, campus, and community. CSU campuses have implemented procedures to ensure that students are educated about and receive immunizations to prevent potentially serious and contagious diseases. All new students are required to provide proof of vaccination or immunity to the following prior to the start of their first semester at CSUSM.

Social Security Number Use

Applicants are required to provide their correct Social Security numbers in designated sections of admission applications, pursuant to Section 41201, Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, and Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 6109). The University uses Social Security numbers in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations to accurately identify students and maintain their records, including for purposes of financial aid eligibility and disbursement, as well as the repayment of financial aid and other institutional debts. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service requires the University to file information returns that include the student’s Social Security number and related information, such as amounts paid for qualified tuition, related expenses, and interest on educational loans. This information is used by the IRS to determine eligibility for federal tax credits or deductions claimed by students or individuals claiming a student as a dependent.

Teacher Preparation Programs

Institutions that prepare students for initial state teacher certification or licensure are required to submit a Teacher Preparation Report each year. This report is provided to the State and made available to the public. You can review the annual report card on teacher preparation programs by school and by academic year: Reports by Institution

States, in turn, are required to submit an annual report to the U.S. Department of Education that includes both state‑level and institution‑level information on teacher preparation programs. The U.S. Department of Education makes these State reports publicly available. You can review the reports by State and by academic year here: California (2025) Public Reports

Textbook Information

The CSUSM bookstore displays the following information for each class section: textbook title, the International Standards Book Number (ISBN), and the manufacturer's suggested retail price for required and recommended textbooks and supplemental materials.

Transfer Course Information

Transferable courses are those designated for baccalaureate credit by the regionally accredited college or university offering the courses and accepted as such by the campus to which the applicant seeks admission. Review the transfer credit policy for the number of units that can be transferred to CSUSM and meet degree requirements. Visit our Transfer Credit page to learn more information at Transfer Credit | Office of the Registrar | CSUSM.

The ASSIST System can display General Education Breadth articulation. Please visit ASSIST.org. And for questions regarding CSUSM’s articulation agreements, please send an email to articulation@csusm.edu.

Voter Registration

The Office of the Secretary of State and the University are committed to making voter information forms and online registration available.

Withdrawal from the Institution

Students withdrawing before or during the Late Registration Period of an academic term or semester should use my.csusm.edu