Student Resources & Support

STEM Success Center

The STEM SC offers tutoring Mondays-Thursdays in-person or virtually, no appointment needed! Check out the STEM SC's hours and supported courses on their website. Also, look out for emails from the STEM SC advertising Exam Workshops and special events. 

Writing Center

The Writing Center can help with your written assignments in any course, both in-person and virtually! Make an appointment in advance to ensure a tutor is available for you. They also offer weekly workshops and topic talks so check out the schedule and see what interests you. 

Academic Success Center 

The ASC supports tutoring in non-stem courses such as ACCT, FIN, ECON, PSYC, HIST, & SPAN. Check out their in-person and virtual schedules and/or their link to NetTutor for off-hours tutoring. The ASC also coordinates Supplemental Instruction, weekly support for traditionally difficult courses. In addition, the center hosts a variety of workshops on college success and course material review.

Personalized Academic Success Services (PASS)

PASS can help with time management, calendaring, custom success strategies, and more! Make an appointment for an individualized session or attend a workshop for general student success tips. 

Academic Advising

Academic Advisors are available to help with questions about what classes to take, how to enroll, meeting graduation requirements, and transferring classes. Make an appointment for an individual consultation about your transcript. 

Specialized Programs

If you are in one of the below programs, connect with your counselor for individualized support:

• Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
• TRiO Student Support Services (SSS)
• College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
• ACE Scholars (ACE)
• Pathways to Academic Success and Opportunities (PASO)

Study Spaces

Looking for a space to study or take your online class? Check out this link to the campus map highlighting specialized study spaces.  

Library

The library can help at any stage of your research projects. Search the CSUSM databases, request sources from other campuses, meet with a librarian for discipline specific advice, and reserve study rooms for group or individual study sessions. 

Student Health & Counseling Services

Medical professionals and counselors are available to connect with you individually. SHCS also provides many short term, 3-session to 10-session psycho-educational workshops on common presenting concerns such as adjustment, coping skills, stress, anxiety, and depression. There are many resources available so peruse the site and see what works for you!

Tech Resources

IITS offers tech assistance, equipment loans, guides to learning virtually, and free access to software for current students. 

Student Organizations

There's a student org for everyone! Browse the list to find your Cougar community!  

Student Life

Connect with the following centers on campus: 

• Black Student Center (BSC) 
• Cross-Cultural Center (CCC)
• Gender Equity Center (GEC)
• Latinx Center
• LGBTQA Pride Center (PC)

Student Calendar

Check out the upcoming campus events for more ways to get involved! 

Financial Aid Office

The Financial Aid Office is here to answer all of your questions about aid awards, paying tuition, applying for aid, and scholarships. 

Career Center 

Looking for a job, internship, or career advice? The Career Center is here to help! Check out student job opportunities on Handshake or meet with a career counselor for individual advice.