Dean of Students

The Dean of Students Office will be closed on Monday, July 4th, for Independence Day. We will open at 8 am on Tuesday, July 5th.

During the summer 2022 the Dean of Students Office will be closed during the noon hour to participate in Orientation Resource Fairs.

The Dean of Students Office serves as an advocate and a centralized resource for connecting students with appropriate services across campus and in the community.

If you or a student you know are experiencing an emergency outside of regular business hours, please call University Police, (760) 750-4567, dial 911 or visit the nearest emergency room. You can also contact Student Health and Counseling Services at (760) 750-4915 or the San Diego Access and Crisis Line at 888-724-7240. 

These additional resources are also available:  

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 24/7; (800) 273-8255  
• Crisis Text Line - 24/7; Type “HOME” to 741741    
• 211 San Diego – for assistance with financial, housing, and other community resources; and for locations of free COVID testing   
• San Diego Food Bank - Distribution Map – list of county food banks and distributions   

Our regular business hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 

Ways to Virtually Connect with Us

• Email - dos@csusm.edu 
• Phone - 760-750-4935
• Virtual Front Desk
• Contact a specific staff member (found in the About section (left margin), under Meet the DOS Team.)
• Follow us on Instagram

Dean of Students Office

University Student Union (USU), Suite 3500
Email: dos@csusm.edu
Telephone: (760) 750-4935
Fax: (760) 750-3387

Mailing Address

California State University San Marcos
Dean of Students Office, USU 3500
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096