Congratulations on your admission to California State University San Marcos! Orientation is a critical component to a successful transition to CSUSM. At Orientation, you will have the chance to hear from fellow transfer students, attend information sessions about your college, and more!
April 9, 2021: Orientation reservations open on MyCSUSM
June 1, 2021: Orientation reservations close
Students with disabilities who would like to attend online Orientation: Please contact New Student & Family Programs (NSFP) by phone at (760) 750-4930 or email at orientation@csusm.edu regarding any special accommodation needs. It is requested that individuals requiring auxiliary aids such as closed captioning , sign language interpreters, or alternative format materials notify NSFP at least seven working days in advance. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.
Enrolling in Courses: At CSUSM, all students self-enroll in their courses. You are expected to self-enroll into your courses on your assigned enrollment appointment date, which you can view in your Student Center on MyCSUSM. There is no course enrollment at Orientation. If you do not attend an Orientation session, your courses will be dropped and you will have an opportunity to register again on the first day of the semester. If you need to reschedule your Orientation, call our office at (760)750-4930 prior to missing your Orientation session.
1. To sign in on the app, select Sign in with SSO.
2. In the Company Domain field, enter csusm
3. You should then be prompted to enter your CSUSM username and password.
4. After you sign in, you should be prompted to launch Zoom.
Starting at CSUSM in Fall of 2021? Check out the Path to CSUSM, a helpful guide for next steps!
For other important dates and deadlines before and after Orientation, check out the Transfer Path to CSUSM!
After Orientation, check your ORNT 15 course on Cougar Courses for resources to support your successful transition to CSUSM. This Online Transfer Student Community is a great opportunity to engage with fellow transfer students and learn of CSUSM campus tips and resources. Log in to your Cougar Courses and engage today! Additional opportunities to get involved at CSUSM as a Transfer student can be found on our Transfer Track page.