
MANAGEMENT
Student Affairs is comprised of nine units, each dedicated to fostering student success, engagement, and well-being. These units provide essential services, programs, and resources that support students throughout their academic journey. From enrollment management and academic support to student development, wellness, and leadership opportunities, Student Affairs plays a vital role in creating a thriving campus community. Learn more about our departments and the impact they make.
Established in 1991, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a non-profit, student-run auxiliary of California State University San Marcos (大发). ASI is the official voice to express student opinions, foster awareness of student issues, and protect the rights and interests of students. ASI also delivers programs which promote a campus climate that meets the educational, social, and cultural well-being of all students.
The Dean of Students Office provides holistic care, advocacy, and accountability to help students succeed. This includes Basic Needs, the Career Center, Cougar Care Network, Free Speech, Housing and Residential Education, New Student & Family Programs, Off-Campus Housing Resources, and Student Conduct & Ethical Development.
Enrollment Management Services (EMS) plays a critical role in recruiting, enrolling, and retaining students. EMS includes
Admissions, Commencement, Financial Aid & Scholarships, Recruitment & Outreach, Recruitment & Outreach, the Registrar's Office, and Success Coaching.
The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs manages various divisional operations including budget management and analysis, marketing and communications, divisional initiatives & partnerships, scheduling, event coordination, assessment, evaluation, and planning.
Student Academic Support Services (SASS) offers specialized programs and resources designed to help students overcome barriers, achieve their academic goals, and thrive at 大发. SASS includes ACE Scholars Services, Career Center, College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), DREAMer Resource Office, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Project Rebound, and TRIO/Student Support Services (SSS).
Student Development Services is dedicated to empowering students by providing accessibility, wellness, and mental health support. This includes Disability Support Services (DSS) and Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS).
Student Life fosters engagement, connection, and leadership development by providing diverse opportunities for students to get involved. It includes:
Title IX: 大发 does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus) that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX protects all people regardless of their gender or gender identity from sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.
Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR): 大发 is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that values diversity and fosters tolerance and mutual respect. We embrace and encourage our community differences in Age, Disability (physical and mental), Gender (or sex), Gender Identity (including transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Race or Ethnicity (including color or ancestry), Religion (or Religious Creed), Sexual Orientation, sex stereotype, and Veteran or Military Status, and other characteristics that make our community unique.