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Your Path to CSUSM

Transfer Path to CSUSM Fall 2025

The Transfer Path is a helpful tool to keep track of some of the steps you will need to take as you prepare for your first semester at CSUSM. But please note that the Path to CSUSM is not a replacement for checking your CSUSM Email or MyCSUSM

 

START
HERE

 

Basic Needs

 

Log into your CSUSM Email

Check it DAILY!

Check My CSUSM
To-Do Lists & Holds

 

Set up DUO

 

Download the
CSUSM App

 

JANUARY - MARCH

Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships
Open Now!

Submit Transcripts & Test Scores
Due February 15

Submit Intent to Enroll & $150 Deposit
Due May 1

Provide Documentation for Disabilities
(if applicable)

Apply for Housing
(if applicable)
Priority Deadline
May 1

Check-in with your Specialized Program
(if applicable) Deadlines Vary

 

APRIL - MAY

Complete Placement Exams  (if applicable)
Due Prior to Enrollment

Attend Cougar Blue Day
March 22

Purchase Meal Plan
By August 15

Deadline: June 1

Complete Mandatory Enrollment Tutorial
Due Prior to Enrollment

Submit Immunization Records

All NEW students enteringCSUSM for the first time will berequired to have the following: immunizations or show proof ofimmunity to these diseases:Measles, Mumps and Rubella(MMR). Students who are 18 yearsof age and under need to submitproof of immunization or showproof of immunity to Hepatitis B.

SUMMER

Attend an Enroll the Cougar Way Workshop
June 10

June 10 - 11

Opens June 1
Due August 18

Attend Orientation Dates Vary

Submit Final Transcripts & Test Scores
Due July 15

Provide Documentation for Veteran Services (if applicable) 

Set-up your Digital ID Card 

 

AUGUST - SEP 

Purchase Fall Parking Permit
(if applicable)
August 19

Pay Tuition & Fees
August 19

Move-in to Campus Housing
August 21 & 22

Attend Miiyu
August 22

Attend New Student & Family Convocation
August 23

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES!
August 25

Attend Weeks of Welcome
August 22 - September 5

Attend the Transfer Student Welcome Reception 
August 25

Complete Student Title IX Training - Impressions
Due September 30

 

Please note that the Transfer Path to CSUSM is subject to change. Last updated March, 2025.

Prefer a hard copy? Download the printer-friendly PDF Transfer Path! Please note that this web page and the printer-friendly version may differ slightly due to space constraints on the PDF. Both versions are subject to change. Please refer to the web page version above for the most complete information. Printer-friendly version last updated March, 2025.