Your Path to CSUSM

Transfer Path to CSUSM Fall 2026

The Transfer Path is a helpful tool to keep track of some of the steps you will need to take as you prepare for your first semester at CSUSM. But please note that the Path to CSUSM is not a replacement for checking your CSUSM Email or MyCSUSM

START
HERE

Basic Needs

Log into your CSUSM Email

Check it DAILY!

Check My CSUSM
To-Do Lists & Holds

Set up DUO

Download the
CSUSM App

Download MS Teams to join our Transfer Student Channel

Stay in the Loop.
& Follow Us!

@csusm
@csusmnsfp

JANUARY - MARCH

Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships
Open Now (open annually October 1)

Submit Transcripts & Test Scores Due Feb 15 (Priority), March 15 (General)

Submit Intent to Enroll & $150 Deposit Due May 1

Provide Documentation for Disabilities
(if applicable)

Apply for Housing
(if applicable - opens March 17)

Check-in with your Specialized Program -
(if applicable - Deadlines Vary)

APRIL - MAY

Complete Placement Exams (if applicable)
Due Prior to Enrollment

Attend Cougar Blue Day
April 11

Purchase Meal Plan
By August 1

Complete Mandatory Enrollment Tutorial
Due Prior to Enrollment

Submit Immunization Records

SUMMER

Transfer Enrollment Workshop June 9 & 11 (Complete Mandatory Enrollment Tutorial - opens May 19)

Self-Enroll in Classes via MyCSUSM
June 9 & 10

Complete Go2Orientation
Opens June 1
Due August 24

Attend Orientation Date Vary by college/major - Complete enrolling in classes by July 10

Submit Final Transcripts & Test Scores
Due July 15

Provide Documentation for Military Benefits (if applicable)

Set-up your Digital ID Card

AUGUST - SEP

Purchase Fall Parking Permit (if applicable)

Pay Tuition & Fees
August 17

Move-in to Campus Housing
August 27 & 28

Miiyu
August 28 (opening celebration to weeks of welcome)

New Student & Family Convocation
August 29

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES! Complete your Kickstart Survey!
August 31

Weeks of Welcome
August 28 - September 11

Transfer Student Welcome Reception
August 31

Complete Mandatory Title IX Training
Due September 30

Check your personal email and CSUSM email daily. The majority of your campus-related communication will come via email!

Please note that the Transfer Path to CSUSM is subject to change. Last updated March, 2026.

Prefer a hard copy? Download the printer-friendly PDF Transfer Path! Please note that this web page and the printer-friendly version may differ slightly due to space constraints on the PDF. Both versions are subject to change. Please refer to the web page version above for the most complete information. Printer-friendly version last updated March, 2026.