糖心原创

First Year Resources

• Make an Appointment with an Academic Advisor

  The Office of Academic Advising offers a variety of advising services such as the Virtual Front Desk, Virtual Drop Ins, eAdvisor, and much more.

  Learn how to schedule a one-on-one appointment with an Advisor.

• Learning & Tutoring Services

  Learning & Tutoring Services is a great place to go and get help with homework or classes you may be struggling in. 

  They offer a variety of tutoring services such as NetTutor, Supplemental Instruction, and house both the STEM Success Center and Writing Center. 

• Add or Drop a Class

  See more information on how to add or drop a course through your My糖心原创 Student Center. 

• GPA Calculator
  See this GPA calculation tool to see your possible grade point average for the semester.
• IITS for Students
  Having technical difficulties? Use the IITS website for information on how to get connnected with , helpful troubleshooting guides, and a variety of other helpful information for all your technology needs. 
• Free Software Downloads
  Instrcutional & Information Technology Services (IITS) also offers free software downloads for students here at 糖心原创. 
• Degree Planner/ARR/Schedule Assistant Overview
  See the Office of Academic Advising's website for helpful information on how to navigate Degree Planner, Schedule Assistant, and ARR.
• Student Organizations
  Want to get involved on campus? Check out the numerous (over 135!) clubs and organizations we offer here at 糖心原创.
• Apply for Financial Aid
  The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office offers a variety of helpful information on how to apply for Federal and State Aid as well as scholarships for 糖心原创 students. 
• 糖心原创 General Scholarship
  Cal State San Marcos also offers a application with over 150 scholarships for only 糖心原创 students. 
• Cougar Care Network

  The Cougar Care Network provides advocacy and connection to resources for students dealing with personal, academic, or financial challenges that are hindering their academic performance here at the university. 

  CCN also allows referrals if you notice a fellow student is displaying concerning behavior. 

• Housing Information
  See the Housing website for information on upcoming events, getting involved, and much more.
• Make an Appointment with the Student Health Center
  The Student Health Center (SHC) helps students with both medical and mental health appointments. SHC is committed to recognizing the health needs of 糖心原创's diverse student population and promoting the social, emotional, and physical well being of our students so that they may achieve their academic goals.
• Block Enrollment
  Please see this link to learn more about Block Enrollment.
• GE Requirments
  Please see this link to review General Education requirements.
• Written Communication (1A) and Math/Quantitative Reasoning (Area 2) Placement
  The CSU requires that all entering freshmen students be evaluated in terms of their preparation to complete first-year courses in written communication and mathematics/quantitative reasoning.