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Admission Process
Extended Learning Admission Process
Once you apply to your program there are several steps you must take to be set up for success in your first semester and beyond. The links below will take you through the different steps required.
- Stage 1 (Application Submission) : Learn what happens after you apply and how to accept
your offer of admission.
We want to make your transition to Cal State San Marcos a smooth one. In Stage 1, we will help guide you through what happens after you submit your application and what to do after you have received your formal offer of admission.
Check Your Application Status
The Evaluation Process
- Once we receive your application and all required documents we will begin the evaluation process. Evaluators go through your prior coursework to check for prerequisites, GPA and other admission criteria. For undergraduate programs, a copy of your academic evaluation will be emailed to you. This typically takes 4-6 weeks from the time we receive all of your documents.
- If faculty review is required as part of the process, your academic evaluation and supplemental documents will then be forwarded to faculty for final review.
- Once your review is complete an admission decision will be made and you will be notified via email.
Please note: ABSN students follow a slightly different process.
Accepting Admission
Follow the simple steps here and you will be part of the Cougar family in no time!
- Step 1: Submit Intent to Enroll - Accept or Decline your admission to Cal State San Marcos!
- Step 2: Submit "To Do" List Items and Clear Holds
- Step 3: Plan Your Finances
- Stage 2 (Registration & Orientation): Learn what happens after you accept your offer
of admission.
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!
- Stage 3 (First Day of Class & Beyond): Learn how to be successful during your first
year from getting involved to finding a job.
- Cougar Courses - Review the online environment for your classes
- Track Degree Progress - Review your ARR regularly to ensure you are on track for graduation
- Academic Planning - Get help from an Advisor
- Student Technology Help Desk - Get assistance with your technological questions or issues.
- Dine on Campus - Hungry? Find out where all of the dining options are on campus.
- Find a job - Work on campus and make some extra money.
- Get Involved - Find out what's going on around campus and join the festivities!