California State University, San Marcos
http://www.csusm.edu/
California State University San Marcos has become one of the fastest growing campuses in the CSU system. Providing access to a high quality education and preparing the leaders of tomorrow remain at the core of what we do. Cal State San Marcos embraces and symbolizes twenty‐first century learning. We offer hands‐on and collaborative learning experiences, cutting edge technology and academic programs relevant to the rapidly changing global environment. Our faculty engages in the latest research and other creative activities and our graduates are prepared to lead and compete in the digital age. Founded in 1989, CSU San Marcos is located on a 304‐acre hillside overlooking the city of San Marcos. It is fifteen miles east of the ocean; just thirty miles north of downtown San Diego.
The Cougars Community
The Cougars Community
Student Life is one of our five strategic priorities at CSUSM. Our students are encouraged to: • Get Involved! We have 80+ student organizations and many opportunities for students to engage with faculty and staff outside the classroom. • Advocate! Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is an active student government which advocates and addresses student needs and which oversees the Women’s Center and the LGBTQ Pride Center. • Engage! Our Athletic program includes Men & Women’s Soccer, Cross‐Country, Track & Field, Golf, as well as Baseball and Softball. ASI also has a vibrant Club Sports program which includes surfing, men’s soccer, paintball, Cougar Cheer, and Lady Cougar Dancers. • Learn, Develop, Lead! In addition to a variety of leadership opportunities within our academic colleges and ASI, students can also enroll in the Tukwut Leadership Circle which provides students intentional learning experiences to develop their leadership skills through workshops, active engagement, and reflection. Students are also encouraged to take advantage of our annual student leadership retreat which supports their development as a leader and exposes them to additional opportunities which promote their professional development.
