Campus Resources & Involvement

CSUSM offers a range of resources and programs to support students’ success academically, personally, and professionally. Explore the categories below to find the support you need and opportunities to get involved.

• COMPASS Center
  The COMPASS Center is open to all students—regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or gender. Programs and services support immigration-impacted students, including undocumented students, those from mixed-status families, TPS holders, visa holders, refugees, and others navigating complex immigration systems. 
   
  In addition, the center offers educational opportunities for staff, faculty, and administrators to build an informed and supportive campus community.
• Academics

  Resources to help you excel in your courses, ranging from one-on-one advising to peer tutoring and specialized support. 

  • Academic Advising
  • Center for Training, Research, and Educational Excellence (CTREE)
  • Learning & Tutoring Services
  • Math Lab
  • STEM Success Center
  • Success Coaching
  • Writing Center 
• Basic Needs, Mental Health, & Wellbeing

  Support and resources to help meet your essential needs—such as food, housing, and financial assistance—alongside services to promote your mental health, physical health, and overall wellbeing. 

  • ASI Emergency Fund
  • Cougar Care Network
  • Cougar Pantry
  • Student Health & Counseling Services
  • SHCS Health Assistance Fund  
• Career & Entrepreneurship

  Resources to help you explore career opportunities, develop professional skills, and pursue innovative ideas and entrepreneurial ventures. 

  • Career Center
  • Innovation Hub
  • Dreamer Resource Office (DRO) 
• Leadership & Involvement

  Opportunities to build leadership skills, engage with student organizations, and connect with peers while making a positive impact on campus and beyond. 

  • Student Leadership & Involvement Center
  • Student Organizations 
• Student Life Centers & Specialized Programs

  Spaces and programs dedicated to fostering community, celebrating identity, and providing tailored support for students from diverse backgrounds and experiences. These centers and programs offer resources, mentorship, and events to promote inclusion, advocacy, belonging, and student success. 

  • Asian & Pacific Islander & Desi American (APIDA) Student Center 
  • Black Student Center 
  • Cross Cultural Center 
  • Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) 
  • Latinx Center 
  • PRIDE Center 
  • Project Rebound 
  • Veteran’s Center 
  • Women and Gender Equity Center 
  • National Latino Research Center