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CSUSM Campus Tours

We can't wait to meet you!

Come see why California State University San Marcos is the first choice among future leaders, why CSUSM ranks No. 1 in promoting social mobility for our students through quality of academic programming and caring faculty, and how we promote student success with our many student-support services and community-building activities available both on – and off-campus.

Tours

Join us and discover why YOU should become a part of the Cougar Family!

Future Student (In Person)

Monday- Friday at 10AM. 1PM, 2:30PM. This 90-minute program includes a 30-minute interactive admissions presentation as well as a walking tour of campus.


High School and Colleges Group Visits

Group Visits are available for middle, high school and college teachers, counselors, or community leaders to bring prospective students to CSUSM.


Cub Tours (Middle and Elementary Group Visits)

The 45-minute student-led campus tour will take students through the heart of campus as they explore the USU amphitheater, Ceaser Chavez status, and much more.


Saturday Tours

Saturday Tours are offered twice a month at 10 AM and 11 AM. This 90-minute program includes an admissions presentation as well as a walking tour of campus.


Admitted Undergraduate Students Tour with a Next Steps Presentation

This 90-minute program includes a 30-minute interactive Next Steps presentation as well as a walking tour of campus. This tour is designed for admitted students, and their families.


Team

Scott Hagg

Associate Vice President
EMS Enrollment Management Services

Elizabeth Wright

Campus Tours Coordinator

 

Meet our Student Ambassadors

Our Student Ambassadors (tour guides) are here to answer all of your questions about life at CSUSM! Check out their bios below and if you find yourself relating to anyone, send them an email!

yala

Home Country
Bakersfiled, CA
 
Favorite Thing to Do
Yoga

Dream Job
NICU Nurse

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Jayla Rogera | Kinesiology

  • Bio

    Hello! My name is Jayla Rogers, and I am a first year Kinesiology major here at California State University San Marcos. I currently live on campus, and am in a sorority. In my free time, I enjoy practicing yoga!

  • Favorite Spot on Campus

    Palm Court

  • Best Memory at CSUSM
    Going to the beach with my roomies

 


rsalazar

Hometown
Ontario, California
 
Dream Job

My dream job is to be a diplomat or an international lawyer. 

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Rachel Zarate-Sanchez | Global Studies & Economics

  • Bio

    Hello! My name is Rachel Zarate-Sanchez and I am a first-year Global Studies and Economics major. I am originally from Ontario, CA. but now live here on-campus at the Quad.

  • Favorite Things To Do

    I love going to the beach, spending time with my friends, and listening to music. 

  • Best Memorie at CSUSM

    My favorite memory here at CSUSM so far has been frequently going to the beach with my friends.

  • Favorite Spot on Campus
    My favorite spot on campus would definitely be the 4th floor of the library as the view is amazing.
  • Advice
    My biggest advice to new students would be to stay organized and create a set schedule. It's often hard to balance school and social life in college and having a schedule helps a lot.

 


Emma Farias

Hometown

San Fernado, Valley, California

Favorite Show

New Girls

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Emma Farias | Political Science

  • Bio

    HIIII COUGARS!!! My name is Emma Farias. I am a sophomore, a Political Science major, and I live at the UVA here on campus. I am a part of student government also known as ASI, and I’m the representative for the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral, and Social Sciences.  I love going to the gym, kickboxing, dancing, and hanging out with my friends and roommates.  

  • Favorite Spot on Campus

    My favorite spot on campus is the ASI office because I love to hang out with my friends who are also part of student government.

     
  • Best Memory at CSUSM
    Going to the gym with my roommate or friends.
  • Advice
    Meet as many people as you can by joining clubs and going to events. Mostly everyone here is really friendly, you just have to make the effort to introduce yourself to them.:)
  • Dream Job

    I plan to go to law school to become a corporate lawyer.

     

 


Owen

Hometown

Cherry Valley, CA

Favorite Thing to Do
Go to the beach or local mountains to go hiking.

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Owen Hobson | Computer Science

  • Bio

    I am a first year on campus and I live in the uva. I am looking to compete in the campus hackathon and get involved with the cyber security companies in the area.

  • Favorite Spot on Campus

    The patio on the library

  • Best Memory at CSUSM

    Having fun working on campus with my coworkers.

  • Advice

    My advice is get involved! The more you know about campus, the more comfortable and easier it will be to navigate throughout your time at CSUSM. Talk to people and don’t be afraid to make new friends.

  • Dream Job

    NSA Cyber Security



Emily

Hometown

Favorite Summer Activities
In my free time, I love cafe hopping and reading.

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Emily Molina | Literature and Writing Studies 

  • Bio

    Hi everyone! My name is Emily Molina and I am a second year Literature and Writing Studies major.

    I am originally from the high desert, but I now live in San Marcos and couldn't have made a better decision.

     

  • Favorite Spot on Campus

    I love being on campus even if I'm just doing homework at the library, or hanging out with friends at my dorm.

  • Best Memory at CSUSM

    I am involved with Greek life where I have met some of the best people, our weekly chapter meetings are some of my favorite CSUSM memories.

  • Advice

    I advise students to get involved on campus with people who will enhance your time here at CSUSM and uplift you.



McEwen Baker

Hometown
Temecula, California

Favorite Summer Activities
Seeing live music with friends.

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McEwen Baker | Software Engineering

  • Bio

    Hi, my name is McEwen. I'm a third year Software Engineering student looking to better my programming skills at CSUSM, while displaying campus pride as part of CSUSM Esports.

  • Best Memory at CSUSM

    My best memory at CSUSM is anytime I get to hang out with friends or roommates on campus in between classes. 

  • Advice

    Make connections with as many people as possible on campus! You never know if a classmate, professor, or staff member will give you a cool opportunity!

  • Dream Job

    My dream job is to work at a software company that betters and forwards our environment towards a cleaner earth. 



zac

Hometown
Ramona, California

Favorite Show
That 70s Show

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Zac Parsons | Communications

  • Bio

    Hi there! My name is Zac, and I am a student here at California State University San Marcos. My family lives in Oceanside. I enjoy playing club soccer at the school and of course being a tour guide. I am a huge sports fan and love Chelsea FC as well as the San Diego Padres. I enjoy surfing and my favorite beach is Encinitas. I am involved in Greek life. If you want any more information about these things let me know!

  • Favorite Spot on Campus

    Starbucks at the Library

  • Best Memory at CSUSM

    Goin on coffee runs with my coworkers and playing soccer with my team.

  • Advice

    Don’t be hasty in picking your major or switching! Everyone has a different path in life. Make sure you pick the one that you want even if others in your life might have a different influence.

  • Dream Job

    Professional Soccer Player


     


Brianna Lopez

Hometown

Fontana, California

Favorite Show

Gilmore Girls

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Briana Lopez | Biology

  • Bio

    Hi, my name is Briana and I am a first year, first-generation Biology major. When I am not at work or school, I enjoy spending time with friends, watching movies, going on hikes, and going to the beach.

  • Favorite Spot on Campus

    I love to go to Gonzalez Grove on campus because the scenery is beautiful.

  • Best Memory at CSUSM

    My favorite memories would have to be going to grab coffee with my roommates on campus.

  • Advice

    I strongly believe in getting involved on campus, it will help you make friends and grow connections which will benefit you all throughout college.

  • Dream Job

    Cardiac Surgeon



Madeline Rogers

Hometown
Fontana, California


Favorite Show
Gilmore Girls

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Madeline Rogers | Speech Language Pathology

  • Bio

    Hello, my name is Maddie! I am a speech language pathology major, and I am fluent in
    American Sign Language. When I am not at work or school I love hanging out with my friends
    in the dorms, watching tv, reading and going to the beach!

  • Favorite Spot on Campus

    My favorite spot is Gonzalez Grove because of how beautiful and
    peaceful it is.

  • Best Memory at CSUSM

    Decorating my dorm room with my roommate on move in day!

  • Advice

    My advice is to get involved! Join a bunch of clubs and attend on campus activities. It is
    the easiest way to make friends.

  • Dream Job

    Speech Therapist


     


aaliyah

Hometown 

Jurupa Valley, California 

Favorite Book

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

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Aaliyah Renteria | Criminology and Justice Studies, and Sociology

  • Bio

    Hi everyone, my name is Aaliyah Renteria. I am a first year double major in Criminology and Justice Studies and Sociology. I am from Jurupa Valley, CA, but I live on campus in the UVA dorms. I love having bonding movie nights with my roommates. Aside from school I like to do my own nails, dance, and hang out with my friends and family.

  • Favorite Spot on Campus

    The Kellog Library fifth floor balcony

  • Best Memory at CSUSM

    One of my favorite memories is having movie nights and baking cookies with my roommates.

  • Advice

    I think that all students should find a balance between school and social life. We come to college to not only earn our degree, but to build relationships. Take advantage of every opportunity you get here. :)

  • Dream Job

    Criminal defense attorney or human rights attorney



Johanna

Hometown
Los Angles, California
 
Dream Job
My dream job is to become an immigration lawyer or join the California Border Patrol, CBP.

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Johanna Orta | Social Sciences

  • Bio

    Hi! My name is Johanna and I am a first year Social Sciences-Poli Sci major. I am from a small city about 15-20 minutes from Los Angeles, called Pico Rivera, many may know it for its sport arena dances or for the name "Picolandia", but currently I live on-campus at The Quad. 

  • Favorite Spot on Campus

    My favorite spot on campus would have to be the library study rooms because its quiet and its a place that I can do my work more efficiently.

  • Best Memory at CSUSM
    My best CSUSM memory would have to be getting lost around campus but finding new ways to get to class.
  • Favorite Summer Acitivity
    One of my favorite things to do would be driving down to Tijuana with my mom or sisters to go visit my uncle and cousins and just going out to explore with them. 

 


ashlyn

Hometown
Riverside, California

Favorite Quote

“What, like it’s hard?” - Elle Woods

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Ashlyn Brantley | Geography and History

  • Bio

    Hello everyone! My name is Ashlyn Brantley, and I am a double major in Geography and History. I am from Riverside CA, but now live in the UVA on campus housing.

  • Favorite Spot on Campus

    The USU Green Roof

  • Best Memory at CSUSM

    My favorite experience here is being involved in the CSUSM community and creating these friend groups filled with new life long memories. 

  • Favorite Thing To Do

    I love traveling so I often travel through the Study Abroad Programs offered through CSUSM on my breaks.



Libna

Hometown 
Orange County, California

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Libna Diaz | Liberal Studies

  • Bio

    In the future, I hope to be an elementary school teacher and then become a high school counselor. I currently live on campus, which I enjoy because it has taught me many things and it has improved my social skills. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends and going to the pool at night. I also like to binge-watch true crime videos.

  • Favorite Spot on Campus

    My favorite spot on campus would have to be the 4th floor of the library because the views are so peaceful and I can concentrate and actually get my work done.

  • Best Memory at CSUSM

    My favorite experience here is being involved in the CSUSM community and creating these friend groups filled with new life long memories. 

  • Favorite Thing To Do

    One of my favorite memories while being at CSUSM is when I attended one of the Latinx events. There was a great and positive environment all around and we got to enjoy free food!



Rosalinda

Hometown
San Marcos, California

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Rosalinda Padron | Psychological Science

  • Bio

    Hello everyone! My name is Rosalinda, but all of my friends and family call me Rosy. I am a third-year Psychological Science Major with a minor in Literature and Writing Studies. On campus, I am an Alliance Ambassador for The Alliance program and I am also a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. 

  • Favorite Spot on Campus

    I lately have been really enjoying hanging out in Tukwut Courtyard. In between classes, I like to go there and sit down by the shade and enjoy a snack or simply just read. I value my calm moments as my day-to-day can be chaotic! 

  • Best Memory at CSUSM

    My best memory here is when I went to Cougar Cinema with friends and we watched Spider-Man: No Way Home at the USU Amphitheater. We had Starbucks, pizza, and cupcakes! It was a really good day. 

  • Favorite Thing To Do

    In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, watching shows/movies, and reading. 



jsilva

Hometown
Maputo, Mozambique

Dream Job

Working at a charity or foundation of some sorts. I'd love to do something that will allow me to travel.

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Jordan Silva | Global Business and Global Studies

  • Bio

    Hello! My name is Jordan, I am a senior studying Global Business and a minor in Global Studies. I am also an international student from Mozambique, South Africa, and Portugal. I am a big soccer fan (Manchester United!) and I love to go dancing and enjoying the outdoors. I used to be a Resident Advisor (RA) at the QUAD and UVA so feel free to ask me any questions about that. Looking forward to seeing you on our beautiful campus!

     

  • Favorite Spot on Campus

    I love spending time in the Office of Global Education in the Extended Learning Building (ELB 588) and hiking some of the nature paths around our campus.

  • Best Memory at CSUSM

    I volunteer at Outdoor Adventures (part of Campus Recreation) and so I have been very fortunate to have been able to go on many trips that showcase California's beauty. One of my favorite trips was camping and hiking in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. There was such interesting flora and beautiful landscapes.

  • Advice

    It is easy to stay insulated and just go to class, but the best experiences happen when you put yourself out there and get involved on campus. CSUSM has so many opportunities and fun things to do.



kmendoza

Hometown
Coachella Valley, California

Dream Job

I hope to one day be a Psychiatrist at Loma Linda University, along with some kind of editing hobby.

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Karen Mendoza | Psychology and Film

  • Bio

    Hello! My name is Karen Mendoza and I am a first-year Psychology and Film major. I am from the Coachella Valley, where the Coachella fest is held at, however I am currently living on-campus at the UVA.

  • Favorite Spot on Campus
    My favorite spot on campus is the grass area near the University hall going all the way to the  Art Building, it's a really calm and peaceful place.
  • Best Memory at CSUSM
    As of now, my favorite memory at CSUSM was seeing the view of the city of San Marcos for the first time on the 4th floor of the Academic Hall. It brought me chills, and it made me realize that I made the right decision of attending here, and also that this was the start of my adult life. "
  • Favorite Thing To Do

    My favorite thing to do is Editing, which I have to thank my digital film teacher for showing me the skills and knowledge about Digital production.



Ryan Tesch

Hometown
Palm Springs, CA

Dream Job

Stand-Up Comedian

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Ryan Tesch | Theatre

  • Bio

    Hey y'all! I'm Ryan Tesch, a fifth-year theatre major here at CSUSM. I'm a transfer student from CSU Sacramento, previously serving as a Resident Advisor there. I enjoy playing Nintendo games and thrift shopping. I'm so excited to meet you in person!

  • Favorite Spot on Campus
    Tukwut Courtyard
  • Best Memory at CSUSM
    Stage Managing a one-act play
  • Favorite Thing To Do

    Play Animal Crossing



Adriana Green

Hometown
San Diego, CA

Favorite Book
The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden

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Adriana Green | Pre-Business

  • Bio

    Hi, my name is Adriana! I am a first year, first generation Business major. When I am not at school or work, I love going to the beach with my dogs or going shopping for books. I also love traveling, exploring nature and hanging out with my family and friends.  

  • Favorite Spot on Campus
    Palm Court because it is a beautiful, peaceful place that is surrounded by nature
  • Best Memory at CSUSM
    My favorite memory at CSUSM is attending the U-hour and interacting with all of the clubs
  • Favorite Thing To Do

    My favorite thing to do is read and find new cute areas on campus