History
Building on an innovative 28-year history, California State University San Marcos is a forward-focused institution, dedicated to preparing future leaders, building great communities and solving critical issues.
Education
California State University San Marcos will become a distinctive public university known for academic excellence, service to the community, and innovation in higher education. In its teaching and student services, CSUSM will combine the academic strengths of a large university with the personal interaction characteristic of smaller institutions. Students will select from a growing array of specialized programs responsive to state and regional needs. Our curriculum will emphasize a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while it provides the knowledge, skills, competencies and experiences needed in a global society experiencing accelerated technological, social, and environmental change.
Research
California State University San Marcos focuses on the student as an active participant in the learning process. As a Carnegie classified "community engaged" university, CSUSM students work closely with a faculty whose commitment to sustained excellence in teaching, research, and community partnership enhances student learning.
California State University San Marcos Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to California State University San Marcos. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Fulbright Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Fulbright Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2026
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7750 USD
Deadline
Not specified
University Of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) Graduate Fellowships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Udaan India Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
MPOWER 追梦永不息 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Student services
- ACE Scholars Services
- Center for Children and Families (Child Care)
- Civility Campaign
- Community Service Learning
- Cougar Chronicle: Student Newspaper
- Dean of Students
- Dining Services
- Disabled Student Services
- Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- First Year Students
- Off-campus Housing
- Language Learning Center
- Math Lab
- News & Calendars
- Parking & Commuter Services
- Personalized Academic Success Services (PASS)
- Readiness and Sucess Services
- Recycling & Sustainability
- Student Affairs
- Student Life & Leadership
- Student Organizations
- Student Outreach And Referral (SOAR)
- TRIO Student Support Services
- University Ombuds
- Veterans Services
- Writing Center
Housing services
California State University San Marcos Temecula Campus is dedicated to expanding access to higher education in the Southwest Riverside County. With the help of the local municipalities, we have been able to graduate over 1000 alumni from our programs at our campus. We offer bachelor's degrees in business administration, criminology justice studies, and kinesiology. Additionally, we have a second bachelor's of nursing degree. These programs have been developed to support the local economy and regional needs.
Library services
The CSUSM University Library will be an innovative leader in the CSU system. We will accomplish this by inspiring learners, stimulating curiosity, and promoting intellectual exchange and diverse perspectives for all.
ICT services
The PeopleSoft Faculty Center is the central online location for accessing course management information and where all of your HR information is stored.
There are 2 main functions of PeopleSoft; 1) an HR function where you can view and update all of your HR information, and 2) course/student management information to include.Medical services
Welcome to Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS), we acknowledge that wellness is essential to academic success. We are committed to recognizing the health needs of our diverse student population and promoting the social, emotional, and physical well being of our students so that they may achieve their academic goals.
Campus life
CSUSM Temecula has at its core the same values that guide Cal State San Marcos:
- Intellectual Engagement: learning, teaching, discovery, and application of knowledge
- Community: shared commitments to service, teamwork, and partnership
- Integrity: respect, honesty, trust, fairness, academic freedom and responsibility
- Innovation: creativity, openness to change, flexibility, responsiveness, and future focus
- Inclusiveness: individual and cultural diversity, and multiple perspectives
Sports facilities
Sport Clubs
- Club Baseball
- Men's Lacrosse
- Men's Soccer Club
- Powerlifting
- Surf Team
- Swim Club
- Women's Lacrosse
- Women's Soccer Club
- Women's Volleyball
Student clubs
Cal State San Marcos is home to over 100 student organizations, each with a unique purpose. With so many different options available, there is literally something for everyone!
Fraternities & Sororities:
- Alpha Chi Omega
- Alpha Kappa Delta Phi
- Alpha Omicron Pi
- Alpha Pi Sigma
- Alpha Psi Rho
- Alpha Sigma Phi
- Alpha Xi Delta
- Delta Zeta
- Gamma Sigma Alpha
- Greek Leadership Council
- InterFraternity Council
- Kappa Sigma
- Multicultural Greek Council
- Nu Alpha Kappa
- Order of Omega
- Panhellenic Council
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
- Sigma Chi
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
Accreditation
CSUSM enrollment is over 17,000 and the university is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.