California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM)

Building on an innovative 25-year history, California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is a forward-focused institution, dedicated to preparing future leaders, building great communities and solving critical issues. As an academic community dedicated to the values of intellectual engagement, community, integrity, innovation and inclusiveness, CSUSM focuses on the student as an active participant in the learning process. As a Carnegie classified "community engaged" university, students work closely with a faculty whose commitment to sustained excellence in teaching, research, and community partnership enhances student learning.

California State University San Marcos is a member of the largest public four-year university system in the United States. Having opened in 1989, Cal State San Marcos is one of the youngest campuses in the California State University System. We are fully engaged in the community, technologically sophisticated and dedicated to teaching future generations through a relevant curriculum with a global perspective.

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is a public institution for higher learning that embraces advancing technologies in the learning process.

The entire CSUSM campus is equipped with Wi-Fi. Facilities include “smart” classrooms that incorporate advanced multimedia equipment for teaching and learning. Many academic courses are available online as well through a sophisticated virtual classroom environment. CougarApps is another offering that gives students access to university resources wherever they are.

CSUSM has a large, scenic campus that is located near beautiful beaches and all the excitement of downtown San Diego.

Undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered at the school include: Arts and Technology, Cognitive Science, Education and Nursing. Special educational opportunities are also provided to students through community service learning, research projects, and study abroad programs.

Consideration for admissions to the school is based on criteria such as completion of advanced coursework, GPA, and standardized test scores. Many of the students at CSUSM receive some form of financial aid to help lower tuition costs. Tuition discounts are given to residents of the state.

Students can make the most of their college life and experience at CSUSM by getting involved in athletic opportunities, clubs (academic and non academic), Greek Life, leadership roles, and a host of others.

California State University, San Marcos
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, CA 92096

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