With additional funding, CSU has more available enrollment spaces for the 2007-8 academic year.  Some campuses and programs, however, continue to receive more applications from eligible students than can be accommodated... More information.

The California State University (CSU) is committed to providing access to a quality postsecondary education and to demonstrating to students and their families how college can be made affordable.  Despite increases in costs associated with attending college, financial aid programs are available to assist students and their families in meeting college costs... More information.

The CSU online admissions application system has been enhanced this year to improve processes for the end user.  In addition to modifications to the application, the site offers additional information about campuses and academic offerings... More information.

Nearly 210,000 high school seniors have now received an “early signal” of their readiness for college level English study based upon the results of the California State University’s Early Assessment Program (EAP), while 134,000 have received feedback on their readiness for college math.  This represents a significant increase from 2005... More information.

The LDTP project provides a set of academic road maps for students to follow that will ensure appropriate academic preparation and that will decrease time to graduation once these students enter the CSU. …  More information.

Podcast Learning

Several CSU campuses have adopted iTunes U, innovative software that enables students to download podcasts of such items as lectures, campus news, and class notes.  The service, developed and hosted by Apple Computer, Inc., enables students to download audio, graphic and video images onto their Macintosh or PC computers, then copy them to their iPods to listen or view anywhere.

CSU and the Entertainment Industry

CSU campus deans and others supporting a system-wide industry initiative met to discuss the development of industry partnerships to prepare students for careers in the entertainment industry.  The CSU grants 88 percent of the radio and television broadcasting degrees in the state, 66 percent of the state’s journalism and mass communications degrees, 59 percent of the visual and performing arts degrees, and 58 percent of the fine arts and arts studies degrees.

Campuses Honored for Community Service

Twelve CSU campuses recently received national awards from the Corporation for National and Community Service for their extraordinary service to their communities.  Nearly 200,000 CSU students—half of the system’s student body—give back to their communities in significant ways.  In 2005/06, CSU students provided 30 million hours of service, which equals a minimum wage value of $200 million.

  Cal State San Marcos  

  Recognizes Nursing

  Scholarship Recipients

California State University San Marcos recognized 10 outstanding nursing students during a scholarship awards ceremony in the new School of Nursing.  The School of Nursing opened its doors to its inaugural class, which includes 44 students, on August 24, 2006.  Each student is the recipient of a Cal State San Marcos Nursing Gala Scholarship in the amount of $1,000, created through gifts to the university.  

More information about Cal State San Marcos.

Counselor resources on CSU website.

Fall 2006 counselor conference materials.

Prospective student resources on CSU website.

CSU online admissions application site - CSUMentor.

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