Parents & Families

En Español

Welcome CSUSM parents and families! Whether your son, daughter, or other family member currently attends or is considering attending CSUSM, this page is just for you!

We understand the important role families play in the lives of their students. We also understand that sending a student off to college represents a major milestone in your lives and a significant investment in their future. As a result, we offer the following resources as a way to keep you informed and educate you about the exceptional academic and extracurricular resources available to your CSUSM student.

Family Events

Greetings from the Vice President of Student Affairs

Family Newsletters
Boletines familiares

University Updates

Give to New Student & Family Programs

CSUSM As One

For updated information and resources regarding CSUSM's health & safety initiatives, campus operations, and reopening plans, visit the CSUSM As One page.

Resources

Family smiling at move-in Transitioning to CSUSM

Campus academic space Family Webinar Series

Student receiving assistance at front desk Campus Resources & Student Life

Student studying in library Academic Success

Group of students smiling Wellness & Safety

Family and student smiling Family Orientation (Orientacion con la familia)

Contact Us

Have questions? We're here to help!

New Student & Family Programs
Phone: (760) 750-4930
Email: orientation@csusm.edu

Follow Us on social media!

Cougar Family Network

Do you want the latest news from the campus? Join the Cougar Family Network and receive email updates specifically for parents and families.

Subscribe here!

Emergency Notification System

The Emergency Notification System immediately communicates time-sensitive emergency alert notifications to the campus via a variety of delivery methods. Students, faculty and staff are automatically added. Parents and family members can register.

Virtual Family Handbook

The Virtual Family Handbook is a useful resource full of information about CSUSM.