
Transfer Students
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Prospective and Admitted Transfer Students

Transfer Information
Check here for information for students looking to apply and transfer to CSUSM from another college or university.
Transfer Path to CSUSM
Recently admitted transfer students should follow this ideal path for a smooth transition to CSUSM, from admission to your first semester.
Currently Attending Transfer Students

Transfer Success Track
Join the Transfer Success Track in your first semester at CSUSM. Attend five events by the end of the semester, and receive a certificate and a special medallion to wear for graduation!

Transfer Community
Transfer students are added to a Microsoft Teams Group where they can connect with one another!

Transfer Tuesdays
Transfer Tuesdays are offered during University Hour (U-hour) once a month, providing different topics relevant to transfer student needs. Come connect with fellow transfer students and staff, and learn how to utilize what you learn at CSUSM after graduation.

Tau Sigma
Tau Sigma is a national academic honor society for transfer students who achieve 3.5 or higher GPA at the end of their first term at CSUSM. For more information on how to join, contact President Amaris Gonzalez at tausigmacsusm@gmail.com.

Transfer Appreciation Week
Check back for more updates, soon!

Transfer Reception
Our annual Transfer Student Reception takes place on the first day of classes each fall and spring semester. This event is an opportunity to connect with fellow transfer students as well as CSUSM faculty and staff. Check back in Summer 2023 for our Fall 2023 Transfer Student Reception!
Transfer Success Courses
Transfer Success 250 (for Veterans) & Social Sciences 300 are classes designed specifically for transfer students and focus on topics related to the transition to CSUSM.

Orientation Team
Become a Transfer Student O-Team Leader! After experiencing the transition to CSUSM first-hand, join our team and help others get immersed in our campus community.

Student Parent Resources
The Women's & Gender Equity Center is committed to the holistic support and success of a highly motivated population of undergraduate and graduate students who are engaged scholars as well as devoted parents at Cal State San Marcos.