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

First -Year Support Programs 

• Tukwut Student Success Program

CSUSM Recruitment Events

• Campus Tours
• Discover CSUSM - Our annual open house!

Paying for College

• Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
• CSUSM Cost of Attendance

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

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