On Giving Day, we come together to give back and support what we love about Cal State San Marcos. For 24 hours on Tuesday, Nov. 29, you can be a part of something big. Your gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. And this year, your donation can grow even bigger thanks to a generous $25,000 matching gift.

Be part of the excitement as the Cougars continue their winning season in the new Sports Center at Cal State San Marcos.

At CSUSM, scholarships play an important role in fulfilling dreams and the transforming lives of our students. Hear firsthand the inspiring stories of perseverance and achievement told by two students.

For decades, the sport of surfing has been largely driven through experiential knowledge, gut feelings and anecdotal evidence. But two Cal State San Marcos kinesiology researchers, Drs. Sean Newcomer and Jeff Nessler, are offering hard data on surfing and other action sports. The two lifelong surfers recently teamed up to delve into the science of surfing.

The class of 2016 danced, cheered and celebrated their accomplishments at CSUSM's Commencement ceremonies on May 20 and 21, 2016. You can't stop the feeling when you watch this recap video! View Commencement photos and more: http://news.csusm.edu/relive-the-memories-commencement-2016/

Congratulations to our Class of 2016! You did it. We are honored to celebrate our incredible graduates — to hear their inspiring stories, applaud their impressive accomplishments and cheer on their future dreams. Take a moment to reflect with some of our graduating class on the people and moments that have transformed their lives.