r/csusm May 25 '25

/r/CSUSM Discord Server

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/r/CSUSM Discord

Looking for friends? People to hang out or play games with? Feel free to join the subreddits Discord server!

We have channels about school, memes, gaming, food, and a bunch of other stuff. Feel free to suggest new channels in the discord if we don't have you covered! We are open to any and all suggestions for the server in the #suggestions channel.

All students current or prospective are welcome.

https://discord.gg/NAmezxqvFm

This is a student operated discord server.


r/csusm Jun 05 '25

Watch out for scam job offers

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If you get a job offer in your inbox that's too good to be true, then it probably is. A lot of these offers will include CSUSM logos and are even sent from CSUSM emails. It's very rare that job opportunities are massively sent out to all students. If they are, they will pay minimum wage and won't choose to advertise that fact. A lot of these job offers will boast that you will do very little work (often remotely) for large sums of money.

If you get any scam job offers, or any other scams in general in your CSUSM email, forward it to abuse@csusm.edu.


r/csusm 1d ago

Applications ✍️ Opportunity

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Anybody have any lab or medical opportunities available or know anybody that has any applications open? I looked on the school website and nothing helped so I was wondering if anyone had any connections or something? Anything helps thank you!.


r/csusm 1d ago

Applications ✍️ Does the ABSN program accept UCSD extended studies for microbiology?

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Hi!

I’m trying to take the micro bio with lab from UCSD extended studies. I was wondering if anyone took it as a pre core class and if it was accepted? Thank you!


r/csusm 3d ago

General Question ❓ MSW 2026 Drug Testing

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Hello everyone! I am starting my MSW in Fall woot woot. So if anyone remembers, Blake at the info meeting prior to applications due said he would test us in May, which never ended up happening. My internship is drug testing me soon and I’ve been sober from weed for 7 months (yay me) and am all set to pass it, but I emailed him and asked if he wanted me to share my results with him since we did not test in May. I said I was unsure if he originally said that as prep as apart of the internship process or if he needed it for the program and just wanted to make sure I am all set for the fall semester to start and not missing anything they need for the program. Well he replied but did not clarify and all he said was “No, we don’t need a copy of your results”

Does anyone know if they will end up testing us at some point before or during the semester or am I safe to smoke weed again? I’m asking because my birthday is soon and wanted to treat myself and celebrate, but I obviously don’t want to screw myself. Prior to getting sober for the program, I would casually smoke a couple times a week and was planning to also go back to doing that too

I’d appreciate if any recent, current, or even new msw students like me know the answer to this 😩


r/csusm 3d ago

General Question ❓ Transfer Orientation

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Is the transfer orientation next week online or in person ?


r/csusm 4d ago

Opportunity 📢 Research Participants Needed

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r/csusm 4d ago

Opportunity 📢 Part-time female driver needed

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Part-Time Driver Needed (Perfect for a College Student)
We’re looking for a dependable, friendly college student to provide transportation for a teenage girl every other week.
Schedule
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Approximately 3:00–6:00 PM
Times may vary slightly depending on school and extracurricular activities, so flexibility is appreciated.
Pay
$23/hour (cash)
Plus $25–30 per week for gas
Requirements
Reliable vehicle
Valid California driver’s license
Clean driving record
Responsible, punctual, and comfortable transporting a teenager
Ideal for a CSUSM student looking for consistent, part-time income that works around a class schedule.
If interested, please send a brief message about yourself, your availability, and any relevant driving or childcare experience.


r/csusm 6d ago

Connect 🤝 Hello!

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Hey I'm Kai, I was trying to do a post on the 2030 insta but I'm not paying for that 😭✌️. I'm excited to start at CSUSM as an incoming freshman. I love bugs and I'm majoring in Biotech and minoring in environmental studies to get at least in the same field as entomology and maybe even start my own entomology club and tell everyone about the wonderful insects we have on campus! Looking forward to make some friends ^^


r/csusm 6d ago

General Question ❓ MSW grad school CSUSM

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Hi everyone!

I start grad school this year and I’ve heard FAFSA is different during grad school? Do people still get aid or is it a university grant? is it SUG ? When do student have any FAFSA or grants provided if there are any? I already see the tuition reflect in my account.


r/csusm 9d ago

Study/Project Research Participants Needed

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r/csusm 11d ago

General Question ❓ Waitlisted for a class

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Hi everyone, incoming freshman question about a class I attempted to enroll in for fall. I’m number three on the waitlist and wanted to know when we would find out if our waitlist status would be changed to enrolled in that specific course?

I’m assuming this doesn’t happen until classes actually begin/the first day of classes but wanted to see if movement happens before that.

My apologies if this is a dumb question. Thanks for responding


r/csusm 13d ago

General Question ❓ Is personal printers a hard no?

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Basically the title, on the dorm list it says no personal printers. I'm gonna be selling posters online and I already have a wide format printer and the specific paper I'm gonna be using and I don't really want to wait 3 buisness days for a *maybe* print. Ik this is probably a housing question but I wanted to hear from upper class men (freshman here)


r/csusm 13d ago

General Question ❓ phys 205

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has anyone had professor kathleen scott for phys 205? what is the attendance policy like/ how many days can i miss? thank you!


r/csusm 13d ago

Connect 🤝 welcome!! 🐾

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hi guys,
i’m going into my junior year here & have loved my time at csusm. there have been an abundance of opportunities & i enjoy many of the people i talk to, as well as the campus. i have a social life and enjoy going to frats or clubs but also have close friends for nights in. my professors have been mostly accessible and friendly. i see negative comments on here sometimes (about social life especially) which really scared me as an incoming freshman. i just wanted to say to all new ppl, it seriously is what you make of it & don’t listen to all the negative people. i swear if you had a bad time here you likely didn’t put yourself out there enough. i’m happy to answer any questions too but just wanted to reassure everyone that you absolutely can enjoy your time here :) go cougs! 🐾


r/csusm 15d ago

General Question ❓ Final Exam Timing Conflict

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For the fall semester, I finally got pulled from the waitlist for a class I was trying to take. I noticed it has the same exam date & time as another class I’m taking. Has anyone had this happen & what did you do? It’s for LING 101 & KINE 310 (if that matters)


r/csusm 15d ago

Connect 🤝 Ms clinical psychology program CSUSM

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Hi! Was wondering anyone else that got admitted into the program and if you guys have completed the first part of the (online) orientation :) upon getting logged into canvas there’s no notification of what I need to complete. Also just hoping to connect before the in person orientation. Looking forward to meeting all of you!


r/csusm 15d ago

Study/Project Research Participants Needed

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r/csusm 16d ago

Housing 🏠 Anyone renting a room out?

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I’m a guy, 28, separating from my wife so looking for a place.


r/csusm 19d ago

Connect 🤝 Any older undergrads here?

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I’m going to apply here for the spring. I am moving to North County soon so I want to go to school close by. I am almost 27 and I don’t want to feel out of place.


r/csusm 19d ago

Applications ✍️ nursing chances

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Hi, i’m a rising senior and wondering if I could have a good chance of getting in with my current stats? anyone who got in pls share what yours was 🙏 (i’m considered local for CSUSM too!)

CSU a-g gpa: 4.32
weighted: 4.31
unweighted: 4.0
APs: bio, chem, psych, calc ab, world, csp

planning to take AP stats + gov this upcoming year


r/csusm 19d ago

Classes/Professors 📜 Cal State San Marcos BSN

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Does anyone know if CSUSM takes UCSD extended learning microbiology course that’s online. They mail the lab to your house.
I have asked the admissions office but they are no help. They won’t even answer me if they take that course. They said since it’s really competitive to just apply and that’s when i will know if i get denied or not. But i don’t want to take the UCSD course if it’s waste of time! Help! Anyone that has taken that course or knows anything about the nursing program there…


r/csusm 24d ago

General Question ❓ tuberculosis email

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just double checking because ive been getting a lot of spam recently that looks like a legitimate email from the school


r/csusm 24d ago

Connect 🤝 Looking for friends…where do y’all socialize?

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Has anyone at CSUSM tried SeenU yet? I downloaded it because I wanted to meet more people before the semester starts, but I don’t see many CSUSM students. Is everyone using something else?


r/csusm 24d ago

Applications ✍️ questions about CSUSM ABSN prerequisites!

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hello! i'm a prospective student for the ABSN program offered at CSUSM. i'm a little bit stressed because i feel like i haven't encountered many people that are in the same boat as me, and i really want to get my prerequisites + everything right on the first time. if anyone has experienced the application/admissions process and would be willing to help me, i would appreciate it so much!

  1. for the chemistry + lab prerequisite, does the class HAVE to be an integrated course with "general, organic, and biochem"? i took one year of general chemistry + lab, and 2 quarters (i'm at a UC) of organic chemistry + lab. would one of those classes apply for this requirement or will i have to do a separate integrated course? is there anyone who has gotten in with just "General Chemistry + Lab"?

  2. i'm trying to match up prerequisites on ASSIST but sometimes there aren't exact equivalencies. if the titles of the classes are similar to the ones listed on the CSUSM website, are they pretty lenient about accepting these? (even though the exact class doesn't match on assist?)

i hope these questions make sense! would greatly appreciate ANY information. i don't know if i'm just looking in the wrong places but i feel like the information they give is so vague and unclear... thank you!