This online orientation provides information for new CSUSM students about requirements, departments, programs, and resources. It introduces the orientation staff and states that first-year students must complete an alcohol education program by August 27th to avoid holds. It also outlines payment deadlines, transcript requirements, and departments like Cougar Central, the Math Lab, Writing Center, and University Police. The document provides contact information for parking, the bookstore, Clarke Field House, ASI, and Student Life & Leadership and urges students to set up their CSUSM email.

1. Online Orientation
FALL 2012

2. Welcome
Welcome to CSUSM! We are here to help!
- Jennie Goldman, Coordinator of New Student Programs
- Arthur Silverstein, Student Orientation Director
- Colton Walsh, Student Orientation Director
- Lily Nguyen, New Student Programs Assistant

3. CSUSM
Requirements &
Information

4. Alcohol Education Requirement for
First Year students ONLY
• All First Year students must complete the Alcohol Education
and Prevention Program by Monday, August 27th. Transfer
students do not have to complete this requirement.
• Students who do not complete the Alcohol Education
Requirement will receive a HOLD will not be able to sign up for
Fall 2013 courses.
For more information please visit:
http://www.csusm.edu/sll/onsp/fyalcoholeducation.html

5. Payment Deadline
For classes reserved from April 23,
2012 through July 16, 2012 the
payment is due, prior to 4:30pm,
July 18, 2012.

6. FINAL TRANSCRIPTS
Final transcripts are due to
CSUSM by July 15 th.

7. Other Requirements
• Immunization
• Language Other than English

8. Important
Departments &
Programs

9. "Conducting oneself with care, respect, and empathy while
acknowledging the culture and humanity of others“
For more information, visit http://www.csusm.edu/civility/
Led by the Dean of Students Office

10. Important Departments & Programs
Cougar Central
• Listed below are services offered by Enrollment Management Services
through Cougar Central:
 Financial Aid
 Cashiers
 Registration and Records
 Admissions
 Enrollment Information
 Admissions and Recruitment
 Pride Ambassadors
 Veteran Affairs
• Cougar Central is located on the 3rd
floor of Craven Hall.
• Website:
http://www.csusm.edu/enroll/

11. Important Departments & Programs
Math Lab Writing Center
• The Math Lab is a free walk-in • The Writing Center will help you
tutoring service assisting students through the writing process.
taking classes from Math 15 to Appointments are recommended.
Math 311.
Website: Website:
http://www.csusm.edu/math_lab/ http://www.csusm.edu/writing_center/

12. Important Departments & Programs
University Police Department (UPD)
• Our University Police Department are real police officers. They have
jurisdiction throughout the state, but are here to protect CSUSM above all
else.
• Make sure to register for the Emergency Notification System so you can
stay informed during a campus emergency. Follow the link to sign-up
http://www.csusm.edu/ep/
• Phone:
760-750-4567
Website:
http://www.csusm.edu/police/

13. Important Departments & Programs
Parking & Commuter Services
• Parking and Commuter Services is located in FCB 107. FCB is the one story
building located in front of lot F and next to Markstein.
• There is no grace period. A parking permit is required at all times while
parked on campus or you will receive a ticket.
Website
http://www.csusm.edu/parking/
Academic Year Permit $643.00
Semester $338.00
X, Y, and Z only permits $254.00
Motorcycle $70.00

14. Important Departments & Programs
University Bookstore University Store
• The University Bookstore is • The University Store is located on
located on the 4th floor of the the 5th floor of Craven Hall on
Commons building next to the Founders Plaza. This location has
Dome. You can purchase your all of your clothing and gift needs
Textbooks and supplies at this as well as blue books, Scantrons,
location. and school supplies.
• Booklists are now available in your
MyCSUSM. Your textbooks can be
ordered online through the
website, or you can walk in and
pick up your books.

15. Important Departments & Programs
The Clarke Field house
• The Clarke has many facilities and programs offered to the students. Many new sports have
been added in the past year like NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Women’s Volleyball and
Cheer/Dance Teams.
• It does not cost money to utilize the Clarke for it is already integrated into your registration
fees. All you have to do is sign the waiver form.
• The Clarke houses many facilities:
 Cougar Den/Lounge
 Grand Salon
 Hunter Gymnasium
 Fitness Center
 ASI Cougar Rec Center
 Lounge Area
 Locker Rooms
 Conference Rooms
 Intercollegiate Athletics Office
 Catherine’s Terrace
 And more…
Website:
http://www.csusm.edu/theclarke/index.html

16. Important Departments & Programs
Associated Students Inc. (ASI)
• Associated Students Inc (ASI) is located in FCB 5-103. At the ASI business
office you can get discounted theme park tickets, balloons, faxing services,
and purchase or pick up tickets for events ASI sponsors.
Website
http://www.csusm.edu/asi/

17. Important Departments & Programs
Student Life & Leadership (SLL)
• Student Life & Leadership (SLL) is home to the following:
 Multicultural Programs
 Cross Cultural Center
 Greek Life
 Leadership Programs
 Student Organizations
 Off Campus Housing
 New Student Programs
 Orientation Programs
• Located Craven Hall 3400
• Phone:
760 750 4970
Website:
http://www.csusm.edu/sll/

18. Useful Resources &
Information

19. ACADEMIC ADVISING
http://www.csusm.edu/sll/onsp/successpack.html

20. What to do in your MyCSUSM
• Add and Drop Courses
• Review and pay your fees
• Review your Financial Aid
• View your grades and transcripts.
• Run your Academic Requirements Report
• View your class schedule, holds, Enrollment Appointments, and
Personal information

21. Setup your CSUSM email account
• Your campus email is your username@cougars.csusm.edu.
• To access your email click on Webmail from the CSUSM homepage
• In order to activate your account, please visit my.csusm.edu. Once signed in:
• Click on ‘Click here to activate your campus account’. (If it says ‘Click here to
change your network password, then you have already activated your
campus email).
• Call the Student Help Desk with any questions: 760-750-6505