Global Programs and Services (GPS)

Explore Our Programs

The Office of Global Education at CSUSM offers programs, services, and support for students who come from around the world to study at our diverse and safe Southern California campus.

International Admissions

Earn your bachelor's or master's degree at CSUSM. View information on application, housing, fees and more.

Current International Students

View information on visas, employment, financial aid and more.

American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI)

Learn more about English language programs, pathway programs, teacher training, short-term programs and more.

Study Abroad

Current CSUSM students can explore the world while earning credits! View upcoming programs and learn more about the application process.

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CSUSM Location

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is located in North San Diego County – the heart of beautiful Southern California. Just a short distance from the campus you will find California’s most beautiful beaches, mountains and deserts where you can swim, surf, hike, bicycle, golf and ski.

The CSUSM campus is conveniently situated in a small, safe, suburban city 50 kilometers north of the city of San Diego and 150 kilometers south of Los Angeles. You are within easy traveling distance of the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Disneyland and Hollywood.

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American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI)

ALCI offers a variety of programs to help you improve your English, prepare for an American university, experience Southern California and more!

ALCI programs include: 

• University Access Program: Earn credits toward a bachelor's or select master's degree and receive guaranteed admission to CSUSM.
• Intensive English Pathway: An intensive English program for students of all English abilities, offers you a pathway to take English courses along with university courses.
• Study @ CSUSM: Ideal for visiting or free-moving international students who want to enroll in university credit classes for one or two semesters.
• Short-Term and Professional Programs: Full-service packages for groups of students or professionals to experience North County San Diego.
• Teacher Training: TESL/TEFL and Educational Administrator programs combine language training and educational administration training.

Study Abroad

Study abroad is for everyone! With destinations in over fifty countries worldwide and programs from as short as two weeks to as long as an academic year, you are certain to find an option that suits your budget, lifestyle and academic pursuits! The best news of all is that our current CSUSM semester exchanges, CSU International Programs, and ISEP Exchange accept all forms of financial aid, including grants, loans and scholarships.

Regardless of program location, CSUSM students will earn CSU resident credit and pay the same tuition as they currently do at CSUSM for these programs! Start planning your study adventures by attending an info session today!

Learn More About Study Abroad

Agents and Partners

Prospective Agents

CSUSM is looking to establish more long-term collaborative relationships with professional educational advisors from across the globe. Learn more about becoming a representative for CSUSM!

Prospective Partner Universities

CSUSM is always expanding the list of partner institutions we work with and would love to connect. Learn more about becoming a university partner with CSUSM!

Existing Exchange Partnerships

CSUSM has established partnerships with many universities around the world to provide activities including student exchange, faculty research and more. View the list of universities!