CSUSM New Student & Family Programs

CSUSM New Student & Family Programs

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New Student & Family Programs at CSUSM assists all new students in the transition to our campus community upon admission through students' first year. Welcome!

Orientation & New Student Programs, now housed in the Dean of Students Office works with all incoming students and families to provide the knowledge and skills needed for students to successfully transition in and through their first year at CSUSM. Students! "Like" our page for orientation updates for incoming students and to learn more about programs we offer throughout the first year to support

07/29/2026

⭐️ Incoming students and families, you’re invited to New Studrnt and Family Convocation on August 29th!

⭐️Meet some new people, learn more about our university community, and kick off the school year!

⭐️Times slots for this fun event are assigned based on your major, so make sure to check your student email inbox for more detailed information!

‼️RSVP is required! Once you find the email, you will be prompted to RSVP please do so ASAP‼️

🎉We can’t wait to welcome you Cougars!

07/18/2026

🌈March with us tomorrow at the San Diego Pride Parade!

🌈Check out CSUSM Pride Center ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 for more details!

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07/13/2026

🔹Calling all CSUSM families to sign up to volunteer at the remaining summer orientation sessions!

🔹If you’re interested, the QR code will take you directly to the form you’ll need to fill out for the Family Ambassador Program! After completion, you will receive more information about your role.

🔹Additionally, to see more information about when the remaining orientations are, follow this link https://www.csusm.edu/nsfp/new/orntsignup.html

🔹We would love to see you on campus this summer!

06/20/2026

Happy Juneteenth!

06/16/2026

🐾Happy Orientation incoming Cougars! Whether you’re a first-year or a transfer student, today kicks off your journey on campus. I hope you’re as excited as we are!!

🔵Reminder:
Check MyCSUSM for YOUR Orientation sessions date and time (they’re not all today)
Look out for any emails into your student email inbox regarding Orientation!

Photos from CSUSM New Student & Family Programs's post 06/08/2026

🌀Meet the Leadership Team🌀

These amazing humans make O-team the special experience that it is for new CSUSM students! We are so grateful for all that they do for us, and can’t wait for another awesome semester with their leadership!

06/03/2026

For the caption, what do you think of, “Happy Pride Month, Cougars! 🌈

This month, we celebrate and affirm our LGBTQIA+ community and recommit to creating a campus where every student feels seen, supported, and valued.”

05/27/2026

Summer at CSUSM means Orientation season is here 🐾☀️
Our New Students & Family Programs team is excited to welcome incoming students and families to campus all summer long! Orientation sessions run June–August 2026. Be sure to scan the QR code in the post or visit CSUSM Orientation to register for your session and learn more. We can’t wait to meet you!

05/27/2026

📣 Attention CSUSM Parents & Families!

Stay connected, stay informed, and never feel out of the loop on your student’s college journey. 💙💛
We invite you to join the CSUSM Parent & Family Facebook Group — a space created just for YOU to:

✅ Connect with other CSUSM parents and families
✅ Get general information and university updates
✅ Ask questions and get answers from others who get it
✅ Stay in the know all year long

🔗 Search “CSUSM Parent & Family Group” on Facebook and request to join!

⚠️ IMPORTANT — Membership Question Required:
When you request to join, you’ll be asked a membership question. You must answer at least one question (such as your relation to your student or your student’s name) in order to be approved. Unanswered requests will not be accepted.

This group is optional, but it’s one of the best ways to stay connected with the CSUSM parent and family community. We’d love to have you! 🎓

📲 Share this with a fellow CSUSM family!

05/26/2026

🎟️ Your Orientation pass is ready! 🎟️

Before you sign up for Orientation:
• If you live outside of the CSUSM service area, you may need to apply for on-campus housing.

🏠For housing questions, contact University Housing at 760-750-3730.

How to register:
• Log in to MyCSUSM and select Orientation Reservation from the Student Self-Service box.
• Under Admissions, click Orientation Sign-Up.
• Answer the required questions, including items like pronouns and t-shirt size.
• Choose an available workshop for your major.
• Confirm your reservation, add guest names, acknowledge responsibility for payment, and update your contact information.
• Click Make a Payment to complete your reservation. Be sure to enable pop-ups in your browser.
No available dates showing? Contact Orientation at (760) 750-4930 or [email protected].

💙 Sign up before June 1 so availability isn’t limited!

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Location

Address


333 S Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA
92078

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm