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Counselor Connection
The Office of Recruitment & Outreach is committed to strengthening relationships with
all of our educational partners. We are focused on effective collaboration with our
counselors, community-based organizations, local and regional school districts, community
colleges and private schools.
We are excited to partner with you and your organization to help guide your students through the admissions process.
Counselor Resources
CSU Resources
- Academic Preparation
- Admissions Handbook
- CSU Admitted Student Checklist
- CSU Apply Cards
- Freshmen Checklist
- How to Get to College Blog (for teachers/counselors)
- How to Get to College Blog (for students)
- How to Get to College - Talking Points
- How to Get to College - Video
- General Counselor Resources
The Nine Elements of College-Going Culture
Professor Patricia McDonough of UCLA has identified nine critical interrelated elements that together help schools build and strengthen a college-going culture.
These nine elements are:
- College Talk
- Clear Expectations
- Information and Resources
- Comprehensive Counseling Model
- Testing and Curriculum
- Faculty Involvement
- Family Involvement
- College Partnerships
- Articulation
CSUSM Recruitment Events
- Campus Tours
- Discover CSUSM - Our annual open house!
Paying for College
Student Resources
- College Readiness
- Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Health & Wellness Services
- Disability Support Services
- ACE Scholars
- Dreamer Resource Center
- Veterans Resource Center
- Student Housing
- Student Affairs
Contact Us
Office of Recruitment & Outreach
California State University San Marcos
333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
Email: recruitment@csusm.edu
Telephone: (760) 750-4870
Fax: (760) 750-3089
Administrative Building Suite 3300
Monday - Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-1pm
Campus Tours
Email: campustour@csusm.edu
Telephone: (760) 750-4830
TRIO Pre-College Programs
Email: trio@csusm.edu
Telephone: (760) 750-4887
Fax: (760) 750-308