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Other Support
Includes Transportation/Commuters, Legal and Undocumented Aid, Crime Survivor, LGBTQ+, Foster Care, and Resources for Temecula Campus Students
Transportation/Commuters
On-Campus Resources
- Commuter Lounge: Located on the first floor, adjacent to the USU entrance from Chavez Circle, the lounge includes microwaves, vending, a sink, shower, and refrigerated lockers. Computers and print stations are also available.
- For : ´ó·¢ offers commuting bicyclists several amenities including: free bicycle registration, bicycle racks with building accessibility, bike lockers, tire air pumps, and bike locks for loan.
- PRONTO Virtual Transit Passes | Parking Services | ´ó·¢. Students are eligible for a discounted San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) student regional transit pass.
- Carpool Program | Parking Services | ´ó·¢. Campus community members can choose to carpool and split the cost of commuting and parking with a classmate, neighbor, or friend and receive reserved proximity parking.
- ´ó·¢ offers discounted parking lots: X,Y,Z Students | Parking Services | ´ó·¢
Off-Campus Resources
- Students 18 and under are eligible for FREE public transit through .
- Program : on-demand transit service that provides shared rides within a San Marcos. Perfect for short local trips! Cost:$2.50 to $5 a trip.
- : pilot program that enables current students in Southern California to ride Metrolink for free. The Student Adventure Pass will be available until June 30, 2025.
- : There are two (2) Zipcar vehicles parked on the 1st floor of PS1 (Parking Structure 1). Zipcar is a car-sharing company providing automobile reservations to its members, billable by the hour or day. Employees and students are eligible to join using their campus email. Drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license in good standing. International driver's licenses are accepted. There is a small annual fee ($20) and reservations can be made hourly, daily, and in advance.
Legal & Undocumented Assistance
General Legal Aid
- provides free civil legal services to disadvantaged families, seniors, persons with disabilities, persons living with HIV/AIDS, and domestic violence survivors in San Diego County.
- : Provides legal assistance for housing, debt collection, housing discrimination, and more for lower income San Diego residents.
- : Provides free legal assistance for low-income and indigent communities in the San Diego area.
- Small Claims Court Resources
- is a special court where individuals, representing themselves, resolve disputes quickly and inexpensively in an informal setting.
- provide assistance with legal issues within the jurisdiction of small claims court, and can be reached via a hotline, in-person, or by email/chat.
Immigration and/or Undocumented Assistance
- Dreamer Resource Office at ´ó·¢ helps support undocumented students through barriers related to their academic and professional goals as well as their personal well-being. Their connections include:
- : Offers free consultations, DACA renewal, naturalization, family-based immigration, and other immigration services.
- UURISE: Unitarian Universalist Refugee & immigrant Services & Education offers consultations, DACA renewal, naturalization, green card renewal, and FOIA for students and loved ones.
- UPRISE: Free immigration-related assistance and help in creating family safety plans in case of deportation or detention.
Additional Support Services
LGBTQ+ Assistance
- ´ó·¢ Pride Center
- How to change your NAME and PRONOUNS at ´ó·¢:
- ´ó·¢ wants you to be yourself! Whether you have a nickname or a preferred name, or different pronouns than what is currently in your account, you can change that to be reflected in Class Rosters, Student ID, My´ó·¢ account, and Cougar Courses.
- For NAME changes, complete this Name Change Form via the Registrar's Office.
- For your STUDENT EMAIL NAME changes, go into the name settings to change that yourself. The Name Change form does not automatically change this.
- For PRONOUN changes, log into your ´ó·¢ account. Go to "Student Center" then select "Pronouns" in the drop-down menu under "Personal Information" and click Go. Select your pronoun and click SAVE.
- For Graduation/Diploma: Please note that the Commencement Office pulls your name from My´ó·¢ for both the Commencement ceremony and your diploma, so make sure it is accurate. If it is not correct, you may change it as indicated in the steps above. If your name is not correct in the link to register for Commencement, please contact commencement@csusm.edu.
- – Under the North County LGBTQ Resource Center, this aims to provide crisis and transitional housing to LGBTQ youth aged 14-24 who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. Youth that are minors will be hosted within a certified foster care family, youth 18yrs + within homes that are LGBTQ safe). Contact the center at (760) 994-1690 to be placed. 
- provides free civil legal services to disadvantaged families, seniors, persons with disabilities, persons living with HIV/AIDS, and domestic violence survivors in San Diego County.
Foster Care Resources
- provides assistance for 18-26 year olds who ever spent time in foster care.
- ACE Scholars supports current or former foster care youth at ´ó·¢.
Crime Survivor
- – off campus resource that provides comprehensive support services for anyone who has experienced child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, hate crime, violent loss, family abuse or victimization.
- For Disabled Individuals:
- Family Justice Center in San Diego
- – possible compensation after all other resources (such as insurance, civil suits) have been used.
- provides free civil legal services to disadvantaged families, seniors, persons with disabilities, persons living with HIV/AIDS, and domestic violence survivors in San Diego County.
Caregiver Resources
- Childcare Resources
- Diapers:
- Free Limited Diaper Sizes can also sometimes be found at the ASI Cougar Pantry.
- Family Wellness/Outpatient Center in San Diego that provides assessments out of pocket that range from $500 to $1500.
- - BenefitsCheckUp connects millions of older adults and people with disabilities with benefits programs that can help pay for health care, medicine, food, utilities, and more. See what's available in your area by entering your ZIP code at the link.
- - The IHSS Program provides funding to elderly or disabled Californians to pay for services to take place in their personal homes or places of residence (i.e., payment for family caregivers, adjustments to the home, etc.). State policymakers designed the program to prevent the unnecessary placement of individuals in Medicaid (Medi-Cal) funded nursing homes.
- - The Alzheimer Association offers support groups for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's or other dementia. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Both in-person and virtual support groups are offered. Register for a group at the link.