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Event Information
Start by planning your visit
- Prepare to park at Parking Structure 1 on levels 5 or 6 (free parking on these levels).
- Access or print the campus map to know where to go.
- Check in on the event morning from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Chavez Plaza, Craven Circle or Founders Plaza.
- If you need help, we have an information booth at Kellogg Plaza from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Plan your own schedule by reviewing the available tours, activities and dining options.
From out of town? We've partnered with nearby hotels for discounted rates. Learn about our discounted hotels.
Get ready for fun activities
Tours
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Campus tour (student-guided)
Located at Forum Plaza - Student art walk (self-guided)
Located at the Arts Building, first floor - University library (self-guided until 3 p.m.)
Located at Kellogg Library - Kinesiology lab tour (faculty-guided only from 10-11:30 a.m.)
Located at University Hall - Housing tour (student-guided, at every hour starting at 10 a.m.)
Located at Forum Plaza
University Store
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Located at Kellogg Plaza
Don’t miss your chance to score limited CSUSM swag and gear up for the year ahead.
Resource Fair
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Located at Kellogg Plaza
Learn about our financial aid programs, student centers, veterans services, and colleges and departments. You also can purchase CSUSM swag!
Dance Performance
11:30-11:45 a.m.
Located at Forum Plaza
Come see our CSUSM Dance Team perform! The team is a student-run sport club that allows dancers to compete at the collegiate level.
Photo booth
Noon-2 p.m.
Located at the USU Ampitheater
Students can take pictures at our photo booth to commemorate their visit to Discover CSUSM.
Admit on the spot
Location: University Hall, noon-2:00 p.m.
By visiting Discover CSUSM, applicants may have the opportunity to receive an admission decision on or before the event date.
Learn more about the criteria. Join us at University Hall between noon - 2 p.m. to be celebrated with a certificate, photos and cheers from
faculty and staff as you step into your future as a Cougar.
Plan your schedule
(Session times and locations are subject to change.)
9-9:50 a.m.
Note: These are the presentations held during this time slot. Start and end times, as well as the location, may vary.
Colleges and Majors Presentations
- College of Business Administration's Donuts and Coffee Mixer With Dean's Team and
Student Success (from 9-9:30 a.m.)
College of Business Administration Intro (from 9:30-10:45 a.m.)
Both presentations are located in the lobby of Markstein Hall
Admissions Presentations
- Admissions Overview for High School Seniors
Located at University Student Union, Ballroom, second floor, Room A/C - Admissions Overview for Transfer Students
Located at University Student Union, Ballroom, second floor, Room B/D - CSU Application Workshop for High School Seniors (from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
Located at the Social & Behavioral Sciences Building, second floor, Room 2101 - Financial Aid Overview
Located at Academic Hall, first floor, Room 102
More Presentations
- Student Life at CSUSM Overview (from 9:30-10:30 a.m.)
Located at the Arts Building, first floor, Room 111, Performance Hall - Planning for Study Abroad
Located at the Arts Building, second floor, Room 240
10-10:50 a.m.
Note: These are the presentations held during this time slot. Start and end times, as well as the location, may vary.
Colleges and Majors Presentations
- College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences Overview
Located at University Student Union, second floor, Room 2310 A&B - College of Education, Health and Human Services: Overview on Human Development
Located at the Arts Building, second floor, Room 240
Admissions Presentations
- Admissions Overview for High School Seniors
Located at the University Student Union, Ballroom, second floor, Room A/C - Admissions Overview for Transfer Students
Located at the University Student Union, Ballroom, second floor, Room B/D - CSU Application Workshop for Transfers (from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
Located at the Social & Behavioral Sciences Building, second floor, Room 2101 - Financial Aid Overview (en español)
Located at Academic Hall, first floor, Room 102
More Presentations and Tours
- Tour the Kinesiology Lab Space (from 10 - 11:30 a.m.)
Located at University Hall
11-11:50 a.m.
Note: These are the presentations held during this time slot. Start and end times, as well as the location, may vary.
Colleges and Majors Presentations
- College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Breakout Sessions (from 11 a.m.-noon)
The following breakout sessions are located at Science Hall 2 in various rooms:
Biological sciences and biotechnology in Room 245
Computer science and software engineering in Room 251
Computer and electrical engineering in Room 242
Applied physics in Room 243
Mathematics in Room 202
Chemistry and biochemistry in Social and Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 2107 - College of Business Administration Breakout Sessions
Located at Markstein Hall - Undeclared Majors: Find Your Future at CSUSM
Located at the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building, first floor, Room 1102
More Presentations and Performances
- Educational Opportunity Program Overview (from 11 a.m.-noon)
Located at the Arts Building, first floor, Room 111 - Planning for Study Abroad
Located at the Arts Building, second floor, Room 240 - Panel presentation for Parents: How to Support Your Student
Located at the University Student Union, Ballroom, second floor, Room B/D - Panel presentation for Students: Meet a CSUSM Cougar
Located at the University Student Union, Ballroom, second floor, Room A/C - Special Performance from CSUSM Dance Team (from 11:30-11:45 a.m.)
Located at Forum Plaza in front of the USU
Noon-12:50 p.m.
Note: These are the presentations held during this time slot. Start and end times, as well as the location, may vary.
- General Admissions Presentation (en español)
Located at University Student Union, Ballroom, second floor, Room A/C - CSU Application Workshop for High School Seniors
Located at the Social & Behavioral Science, second floor, Room 2102
- Planning for Study Abroad (only from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.)
Located at the Arts Building, second floor, Room 240
1-1:50 p.m.
Note: These are the presentations held during this time slot. Start and end times, as well as the location, may vary.
- CSU Admissions Workshop for Transfer Students
Located at the Social and Behavioral Science, second floor, Room 2102
Decide where to eat
Located at the University Student Union
- 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Starbucks
- Crash's Market
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Hilltop Grille*
- Panda Express*
- Kalamata Mediterranean*
Located across Barham Drive in North City
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- Campus Way Cafe (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
- Maya's Cookies (1- 9 p.m.)
- Discover CSUSM attendees get 10% off their purchase on the day of the event.
*Limited menu options
Decide where to stay
We're offering discounted rates at local hotels. When making your reservation, please mention Cal State San Marcos or CSUSM.
- Extended Stay America San Marcos Premier Suites
1480 Grand Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
Reservations can be made at (760) 916-0472 - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Marcos
227 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Reservations can be made at (760) 891-0111 - Lakehouse Resort
1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
Reservations can be made at (760) 744-0120
What to do after
North City is hosting a free community outdoor concert from 5-9 p.m. on the day of Discover CSUSM.
- 5 - 6 p.m.: Arrive early to secure your spot! Enjoy dinner from local restaurants, family activities, raffles, and games. Free admission. Bring blankets or low chairs. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
- 6 - 7 p.m.: Opening live music
- 7 - 9 p.m.: The Heartland - A collection of America's soul across the genres of Classic rock, Americana, and Folk.