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New Students

Spring 2025

New Student Enrollment begins in December!
We have plenty of resources available to help you enroll. See the page below for the three most important steps. Enrollment does not take place at orientation, so be sure to get started on the steps below as soon as possible!

Watch your email for invitations to webinars and other helpful resources for successfully enrolling in classes, including making connections with Academic Advisors (and Success Coaches)

How it works

  • Step One: Enrollment Tutorial

    Complete the enrollment tutorial on the Academic Advising website to learn about the enrollment process and to be prepared on your enrollment date!

    The Enrollment Tutorial will be updated and ready for your viewing on December 9, 2024. The tutorial will provide information on how to connect with Academic Advisors (and Success Coaches, for first year students only) and their services which become available in the month of December.*

    *Specifics are included in the Enrollment Tutorial. Our goal is to assist you with enrollment during the month of June. Enrollment does not take place at orientation!

  • Step Two: Attend an enrollment workshop

    Learn how to "enroll the cougar way" by attending one of our hands-on virtual workshops.  We will provide information to familiarize you with CSUSM resources, tools, and terms. You will gain an understanding of the enrollment process and the tools available to you, as well as the next steps you can take to ensure a successful enrollment!

    Transfer Students

    Session A: Transfer Enrollment Workshop
    Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Zoom Link

    Session B: Transfer Enrollment Workshop
    Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Zoom Link

  • Step Three: Enroll on your enrollment date!

    On your assigned enrollment date (which will be visible in MyCSUSM) you will be able to begin enrolling in classes (you can enroll through add/drop, but this is the first date you can begin enrolling).

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When do I enroll?

You may enroll in courses beginning on your assigned enrollment date through the add/drop period, and view your current course schedule in MyCSUSM.

Transfer Students: December 11

The specific time you may begin enrolling will be assigned to you on December 10 and visible in your student center. Please keep in mind that you may view your enrollment planning tools before your transfer credit has been posted. You can find more information about the timing of when your transfer credit is evaluated and applied to your record, as well as when to meet with Academic Advising on our Transfer Credit page.