Orientation
Supporting CSUSM students and their families in a successful transition through the first year
Welcome to CSUSM! Orientation is designed to help incoming students feel welcomed and a part of the CSUSM community.
At Orientation, students can expect to:
- Meet fellow incoming students, current students, faculty, and staff
- Learn about CSUSM services, policies, and procedures
- Learn how to get involved on campus
- Explore the campus
Spring 2021 Orientation Reservations
Open: November 15, 2020
Close: December 1, 2020
As a result of participating in Orientation, students will:
- Experience a sense of belonging in the CSUSM Cougar Community, participate in campus traditions and rituals, and demonstrate campus pride.
- Articulate a minimum of five existing academic success, wellness, and co-curricular resources and how to access them.
- Understand the importance of involvement during the collegiate experience and will be introduced to the Co-Curricular Model.
Summer Orientation programs run from mid-June to early August. Available dates vary for each student depending on major.
Students can log into MyCSUSM to view available dates and times for an Orientation with their major.
Sign up for Orientation
Meet the O-Team
The Orientation Team (O-Team) is a group of dedicated service-oriented leaders serving Cal State San Marcos by welcoming new students and families.
Don't forget to pay for your Orientation
Your Orientation fee covers the logistical costs associated with the programs and services of New Student Onboarding, Orientation, Weeks of Welcome, Family Programs, Orientation Team, and Transfer Success Initiatives.
Contact Us
Phone: (760) 750-4930
Email: Orientation@csusm.edu
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