California state university san Marcos PRESENTED BY office of admissions and recruitment

1. California state university san MarcosPRESENTED BYoffice of admissions and recruitment apply@csusm.edu 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92096 760-750-4848

2. CSUSM at a glance • Campus Enrollment: 10,611 • Founded in 1989 • Located in beautiful Southern California, North San Diego County We are a new kind of CSU – • Fully engaged in our community • Technologically sophisticated • Dedicated to teaching future generations through relevant curriculum with a global perspective • Innovative programs • Outstanding faculty

3. Fall 2012 Transfer Overview Current Campus Enrollment 10,611 • Applied 6,966 • Admitted 2,531 • Intent to Enroll 1,717 • Enrolled 1,441 Statistics • Average GPA 3.06

4. Application Process • Apply online at www.CSUMentor.edu October 1st through November 30th • Official transcripts from each college or university attended and application fee must be received by February 1st • Applications will not be reviewed until all transcripts are received

5. You have been admitted! • ASAP Make a reservation for summer orientation after submitting Intent to Enroll • June 1 Last date to submit the Intent to Enroll & pay Enrollment Deposit ($150) • July 15Mandatory deadline to receive all final documents: - Final official transcript(s) showing completion of all requirements for admission - Test scores (AP/IB/CLEP) Admissions offers will be rescinded for applicants failing to meet deadlines or admission criteria upon final review

6. How do I check my status? • A user name and password will be sent via email • Students MUST visit MyCSUSM to check their “TO DO” list regularly • Our principle means of communication will be EMAIL • Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis

7. Local Admissions Area • Local Admission Area = Palomar College, Mira Costa College and Mount San Jacinto College • Visit www.csusm.edu/admissions, select impaction information for further details • Initial admission decisions based on CSU minimums: • 60 transferable semester units • 2.0 GPA • Completion of Oral Communication, Written Communication, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Reasoning/Mathematics with “C” or better by the end of spring 2013 term

8. Non-Local Admissions Area • Initial admission decisions based on CSU eligibility on space available basis • Additional CSU impaction criteria will be utilized including higher admission eligibility criteria and potential wait list offers • Visit www.csusm.edu/admissions, select impaction information for further details

9. Impacted Programs • Selection of major does not impact the admission decision • Students are admitted in “pre-major” status • Separate screening criteria within each major are used to allow students to declare these majors after students have been admitted • Five Impacted majors: • Business Administration • Communication • Mass Media • Kinesiology • Nursing (supplementary application required)

10. AA/AS-T Application Process • CSUSM application process deadlines (ex: CSU Mentor application by November 30th, transcripts by February 1st, etc.) • Mail, fax or deliver a copy of the AA/AS-T evaluation form to CSUSM by April 1st • Final official transcript /diploma showing completion of AA/AS-T Degree must be received by July 15thor admission offer may be rescinded for non-local area applicants

11. AA/AS-T Degree Programs • Local admissions area admitted with minimum eligibility requirements: 60 units, 4 basic subjects, 2.0 GPA • Non- local admissions area applicants will receive a .2 increase in cumulative GPA for the purpose of the evaluation Similar Majors CSUSM Degrees Art History , Studio Arts & Theatre Arts Visual & Performing Arts Communication Communication* or Mass Media* Elementary Teacher Education Liberal Studies English Literature and Writing Studies History History Mathematics Mathematics Music Music Physics Physics Political Science Political Science Psychology Psychology Sociology Sociology *Impacted Major

12. AA/AS-T Degree Programs • Advising Services will provide planning guidance  and timely access to AA/AS-T students through a variety of service approaches, such as: • Express Advising/ Drop in Advising: For quick check in guidance • Scheduled Appointments: To ensure progress toward degree • E-Advisor: To readily access and  receive academic advising • Students will also be able to access their degree progress 24/7 via their Academic Requirement Report

13. Important Dates • Feb 15EOP Application Deadline www.csusm.edu/eop • March 2 Priority Deadline to submit FAFSA and CSUSM General Scholarship Application at www.csusm.edu/finaid

14. Need to Know • Veterans Center: www.csusm.edu/outreach • Disabled Student Services: www.csusm.edu/dss • Admissions Appeals: Applicants with extenuating circumstances may appeal by email to: admissionsappeals@csusm.edu • Campus Housing: www.csusm.edu/housing • Athletics : Visit the Cougar Athletics website at www.csusm.cougars.com, select Recruit Information

15. Estimated Costs Full-time Enrollment California Residents Living On or Off-Campus Tuition Fees* $ 6,596 Books $ 1,656 Food & Housing $ 10,863 Transportation $ 1,206 Personal/Miscellaneous $ 2,853 Loan Fee $ 84 Total $23,258 * All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by The Board of Trustees. To view the most recent Cost of Attendance, please visit: http://www.csusm.edu/finaid/cost_attendance.html

16. Campus Contacts Admissions and Recruitment (760) 750-4848 www.csusm.edu/admissions Campus Tours M-F @ 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (760) 750-4830 Financial Aid & Scholarships (760) 750-4850 www.csusm.edu/finaid On-Campus Housing (760) 750-3711 www.csusm.edu/housing/