CSUSM Office of Graduate Studies and Research

At CSUSM, we offer more than 25 master’s and doctoral programs, each designed to meet the needs of today’s graduate students. Our programs feature flexible scheduling with afternoon and evening classes, hybrid and fully online options, and access to state-of-the-art research labs and facilities.

We would be proud to have you join us and be part of the future of graduate education at Cal State San Marcos.

Nomination Packets for the 2025-2026 Graduate Dean’s Award are due next Friday, March 13th! Honoring graduate excellence at CSUSM 🎓 🏆

This award recognizes an outstanding master’s or doctoral graduate for their achievements in advanced coursework, research, scholarship, and creative activity. If you believe you meet the award’s criteria, connect with your graduate coordinator to learn more about your program’s nomination process for the award. 🤩

Grad slam is right around the corner on Friday, March 13th! Participants will have three minutes to effectively share their research. ⏰

Applications are due March 6th, so click the link in our bio and get signed-up ASAP. 👀

Congratulations to all our Student Presenters and Faculty Advisors 🎉🥳

🎓Every question asked, every discovery made – graduate students are shaping the heart and feature of CSUSM.

Here’s what some of our faculty administrators appreciate most about working with our graduate students 💙

Welcome to the Spring 2026 Semester - Let’s make it the best one yet!! Let us know how OGSR can support your graduate studies journey this semester 💙

More shoutouts and gratitude from our Fall 2025 master’s graduates 🎓💙🎉

And now, a few words from our Fall master’s graduates…. pt 1 🎓🎉

Congratulations Fall Graduates! We’ll see you at commencement on Monday 12/15 🎓🗓️

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