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Your Path to CSUSM

2020 First-Year Edition

 

START
HERE

 
Log in to your CSUSM Email
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Check it daily!
Check My CSUSM
“To-Do” Lists & Holds
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Download the
CSUSM App
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Stay in the Loop.
Follow Us!
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@csusm
@csusmnsfp
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START HERE
 
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Activate
CSUSM Email
Check it DAILY!
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Check My CSUSM
“To-Do” Lists & Holds
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Download the
CSUSM App
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Stay in the Loop.
Follow Us! @csusm / @csusmnsfp

JAN - MAR

 
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Submit Test Scores
Deadline: 2/15
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Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships
Opens 10/1
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Submit Intent to Enroll $150 deposit
Deadline: 6/1
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Provide Documentation for Disabilities
(if needed)
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Provide documentation for Veterans Services (if needed)
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Apply for Housing (if applicable)
Priority Deadline: 5/8

APR - MAY

 
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Attend Discover CSUSM
4/24/20
 
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Research Special Programs on Campus (if applicable)
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Placement Exams
(if needed)
Deadline: Prior to enrolling in courses
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Purchase Meal Plan
(optional)
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Sign up for Summer Orientation
Deadline: 6/1
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Sign Up to Participate in Cougar Connection (optional)

SUMMER

 
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Enrollment Tutorial Mandatory
Deadline: Prior to Enrollment
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Hands-On Workshop for Enrolling the Cougar Way 
(optional) 
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Self-Enroll in Classes via MyCSUSM
Opens 6/15
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Submit Final Transcripts and Test Scores
Deadline: 7/15
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Submit Immunization Records
Deadline: 7/15
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Complete Pre-Orientation
Opens 1-week prior to orientation
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Attend Online Orientation

AUGUST

 
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Complete Post-Orientation Course in Cougar Courses
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Purchase Fall Parking Permit
Opens 8/13
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Pay Tuition and Fees
First Installment Due: 8/26
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Move in to Housing
8/28 & 8/29
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FIRST DAY OF CLASSES!
8/31
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Attend Weeks of Welcome Events
8/29 - 9/11 
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Mandatory "Not Anymore" and Alcohol & Drug Training
Deadline: 9/30
Check your personal and CSUSM email daily. The majority of your campus-related communication will come via email!

 

Please note that the First-Year Path to CSUSM is subject to change (last updated May 28, 2020).

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