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Event Information
Start by planning your visit
- Prepare to park at on levels 5 or 6 (free parking on these levels).
- Access or print the campus map to know where to go.
- Check in on the event morning from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Craven Circle or .
- If you need help, we have an information booth at from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Plan your own schedule by reviewing the available tours, activities and dining options.
From out of town? We've partnered with nearby hotels for discounted rates. Learn about our discounted hotels.
Get ready for fun activities
Tours
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Campus tour (student-guided)
Located at - Student art walk (self-guided)
Located at the - University library (self-guided until 3 p.m.)
Located at - Kinesiology lab tour (faculty-guided only from 10-11:30 a.m.)
Located at - Housing tour (student-guided, at every hour starting at 10 a.m.)
Located at
University Store
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Located at
Don’t miss your chance to score limited ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® swag and gear up for the year ahead.
Resource Fair
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Located at
Learn about our financial aid programs, student centers, veterans services, and colleges and departments. You also can purchase ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® swag!
Dance Performance
11:30-11:45 a.m.
Located at
Come see our ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Dance Team perform! The team is a student-run sport club that allows dancers to compete at the collegiate level. 
Photo booth
Noon-2 p.m.
Located at the
Students can take pictures at our photo booth to commemorate their visit to Discover ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®. 
Admit on the spot
Location: University Hall, noon-2:00 p.m.
By visiting Discover ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®, applicants may have the opportunity to receive an admission decision on or before the event date.
Learn more about the criteria. Join us at between noon - 2 p.m. to be celebrated with a certificate, photos and cheers from
faculty and staff as you step into your future as a Cougar.
Plan your schedule
(Session times and locations are subject to change.)
9-9:50 a.m.
Note: These are the presentations held during this time slot. Start and end times, as well as the location, may vary.
Colleges and Majors Presentations
- College of Business Administration's Donuts and Coffee Mixer With Dean's Team and
Student Success (from 9-9:30 a.m.)
College of Business Administration Intro (from 9:30-10:45 a.m.)
Admissions Presentations
- Admissions Overview for High School Seniors
- Admissions Overview for Transfer Students
- CSU Application Workshop for High School Seniors (from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
- Financial Aid Overview
More Presentations
- Student Life at ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Overview (from 9:30-10:30 a.m.)
- Planning for Study Abroad
10-10:50 a.m.
Note: These are the presentations held during this time slot. Start and end times, as well as the location, may vary.
Colleges and Majors Presentations
- College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences Overview
- College of Education, Health and Human Services: Overview on Human Development
Admissions Presentations
- Admissions Overview for High School Seniors
- Admissions Overview for Transfer Students
- CSU Application Workshop for Transfers (from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
- Financial Aid Overview (en español)
More Presentations and Tours
- Tour the Kinesiology Lab Space (from 10 - 11:30 a.m.)
11-11:50 a.m.
Note: These are the presentations held during this time slot. Start and end times, as well as the location, may vary.
Colleges and Majors Presentations
- College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Breakout Sessions (from 11 a.m.-noon)
Biological sciences and biotechnology in Room 245
Computer science and software engineering in Room 251
Computer and electrical engineering in Room 242
Applied physics in Room 243
Mathematics in Room 202
Chemistry and biochemistry in - College of Business Administration Breakout Sessions
- Undeclared Majors: Find Your Future at ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®
More Presentations and Performances
- Educational Opportunity Program Overview (from 11 a.m.-noon)
- Planning for Study Abroad
- Panel presentation for Parents: How to Support Your Student
- Panel presentation for Students: Meet a ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Cougar
- Special Performance from ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Dance Team (from 11:30-11:45 a.m.)
Noon-12:50 p.m.
Note: These are the presentations held during this time slot. Start and end times, as well as the location, may vary.
- General Admissions Presentation (en español)
- CSU Application Workshop for High School Seniors
- Planning for Study Abroad (only from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.)
1-1:50 p.m.
Note: These are the presentations held during this time slot. Start and end times, as well as the location, may vary.
- CSU Admissions Workshop for Transfer Students
Decide where to eat
Located at the
- 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Starbucks
- Crash's Market
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Hilltop Grille*
- Panda Express*
- Kalamata Mediterranean*
Located across Barham Drive in North City
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- (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
- Maya's Cookies (1- 9 p.m.)
- Discover ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® attendees get 10% off their purchase on the day of the event.
*Limited menu options
Decide where to stay
We're offering discounted rates at local hotels. When making your reservation, please mention Cal State San Marcos or ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®.
1480 Grand Ave, San Marcos, CA 92078
Reservations can be made at (760) 916-0472
227 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Reservations can be made at (760) 891-0111
1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
Reservations can be made at (760) 744-0120
What to do after
North City is hosting a from 5-9 p.m. on the day of Discover ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®.
- 5 - 6 p.m.: Arrive early to secure your spot! Enjoy dinner from local restaurants, family activities, raffles, and games. Free admission. Bring blankets or low chairs. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
- 6 - 7 p.m.: Opening live music
- 7 - 9 p.m.: The Heartland - A collection of America's soul across the genres of Classic rock, Americana, and Folk.