College of San Mateo

09/10/2026

Your HBCU journey could come with up to $5,000 in grant aid!

Join the virtual Funding Your HBCU Journey event on Thursday, September 24, at 2 pm to learn about the Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant and the HBCU Transfer Agreement Program. You’ll also hear directly from Cal-HBCU students about their experiences and the impact of attending a Historically Black College or University.

Register and learn more: https://events.collegeofsanmateo.edu/event/112047-funding-your-hbcu-journey-cal-hbcu-transfer-grant

Ready to explore your transfer options? CSM students can connect with CSM Transfer Services for transfer planning and application support and find additional community and resources through the Black Student Success Initiative (BSSI) and Umoja Learning Community.

09/08/2026

Code isn’t the only thing software engineers write!

Join the College of San Mateo Writing Center for the first event in its new Writing in the Fields series. Tech industry executives Wook Chung and Jason Fama will share how strong reading, writing, and communication skills can prepare you for careers in AI, software engineering, fintech, project management, business, and more.

Learn what it is like to launch a startup, lead teams around the world, and build a career in a rapidly changing industry. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and discover how the skills developed in your transfer-level English courses can help futureproof your career.

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 2:30–4 pm
📍 College Heights, Building 10, Room 468

Snacks and beverages will be provided. All members of the CSM community are welcome!

Learn more: https://events.collegeofsanmateo.edu/event/111389-writing-in-the-fields-reading-and-writing-in-tech

09/08/2026

Planning to transfer in fall 2027? CSM Transfer Services is here to help you explore universities, prepare your applications, and take the next step toward your goals.
Explore three ways to get support this fall:

TRANSFER DAY
Wednesday, September 23
9:30 am–1 pm
College Center Building 10, Bayview Dining Room

Meet representatives from University of California and California State University campuses, private colleges, and other four-year institutions. Learn more at collegeofsanmateo.edu/transferday

TRANSFER TUESDAY DROP-INS
Every Tuesday through December 1
1–3 pm
College Center Building 10, Room 340E

Get in-person help completing and reviewing your UC and CSU applications for fall 2027. Learn more at collegeofsanmateo.edu/transfer

UC TAG VIRTUAL DROP-IN SUPPORT
September 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, and 30
5–7 pm
Join the Zoom at collegeofsanmateo.edu/uctag

Connect with a CSM counselor to check your eligibility and prepare your UC Transfer Admission Guarantee application.

Explore additional transfer resources at collegeofsanmateo.edu/transfer

09/05/2026

Join College of San Mateo and Stanford Blood Center for the Nikita Ogireddy 3rd Annual Memorial Blood Drive.

This annual event honors the memory of Nikita, a beloved daughter, friend, and 2020 CSM alum, by bringing our community together to donate blood and help save lives.

Friday, September 11, 2026
11 am–4 pm
Lot Q at College of San Mateo

The event will include snacks, community connection, and a raffle with prizes that Nikita would have loved.

Register to donate: https://sbcdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/15561

09/05/2026

CSM's Writing Center and Personal Counseling Services are collaborating on an upcoming Anxiety-Reduction Workshop

Ease your essay anxiety! Learn anxiety-reduction techniques that will help you with writing and beyond.

Learn how to reduce your writing anxiety!

• Improve focus
• Improve confidence
• Reduce procrastination
• Embrace the process

Join us Wednesday, September 9, from 1-2 pm in Building 18, Room 104

09/04/2026

🎂 Happy 132nd Birthday, San Mateo! 🎉 On Sept. 4, 1894, the City of San Mateo was formally incorporated, and we've been growing, changing and thriving together ever since.

Drop a 💙 in the comments and tell us: what's your favorite thing about calling San Mateo home?

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Associated Students of College of San Mateo (ASCSM) kicked off the Fall 2026 semester with a summer camp themed Welcome Week. Students gathered on campus for camp-style games, food, and opportunities to connect with student leaders and clubs.

Explore ways to get involved at collegeofsanmateo.edu/ascsm.