Newly Admitted Students

You are now part of the Cougar family! Here are some tips that will help you before your first day of school.

Step 1: Access Your Student Email - You will be assigned a "cougars email" after you have accepted your offer of admission.

Step 2: Registration - Learn more about our stress free registration process

Step 3: Pay for CSUSM - Still haven't paid your fees? Learn how to get help and get those fees paid.

Step 4: Orientation Information - Many of our programs include both an online and in person orientation component. 

Step 5: Parking - Find out where to park and how to get your parking permit.

Step 6: Cougar Courses -Familiarize yourself with the online classroom environment.

Step 7: Buy Textbooks - Find out how and where to buy your textbooks!

Step 8: Find Housing - Still looking for a place to live?  Look no more!  Finding a place to live on or off campus is just a click away!