Featured Events
Miiyu
Aug 22, 2025 8:00 PM | Organization: Dean of Students "Miiyu" is the Luiseño word for "Hello." Join us for a night of campus spirit and traditions to kick off the new academic year! Learn spirit chants, the fight song, and connect with fellow students at this fun-filled event! Wear your Cougar Blue & show your CSUSM Cougar spirit! Individuals with disabilities who would like to attend Miiyu: Please contact New Student & Family Programs at (760) 750-4930 or orientation@csusm.edu regarding any special accommodation needs. It is requested that individuals requiring auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify the event sponsor at least seven working days in advance. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner. Students under the age of 18 who would like to attend this event: Please contact New Student & Family Programs via email at orientation@csusm.edu as soon as possible to receive a waiver to be signed by your legal guardian.
New Student & Family Convocation
Aug 23, 2025 9:00 AM | Organization: Dean of Students You’re invited to the New Student & Family Convocation — a spirited celebration welcoming you into the Cougar family. Join us inside the Sports Center as you hear from university leaders, connect with families and fellow students, and participate in the ceremonial Cougar Coin Challenge. Complimentary sweet treat(s) and community-based welcomes will follow the formal program. This free event is open to all incoming first year and transfer students and their families. Convocation is broken out based on the student's college. To learn more about majors and their associated colleges, visit the Colleges and Departments website.
New Student & Family Convocation
Aug 23, 2025 12:00 PM | Organization: Dean of Students You’re invited to the New Student & Family Convocation — a spirited celebration welcoming you into the Cougar family. Join us inside the Sports Center as you hear from university leaders, connect with families and fellow students, and participate in the ceremonial Cougar Coin Challenge. Complimentary sweet treat(s) and community-based welcomes will follow the formal program. This free event is open to all incoming first year and transfer students and their families. Convocation is broken out based on the student's college. To learn more about majors and their associated colleges, visit the Colleges and Departments website.
Dive-In Movie 2025
Aug 24, 2025 8:00 PM | Organization: Dean of Students Join us for a fun movie night to unwind before the start of classes. Bring your swimsuit and join us at the University Village Apartments Pool starting at 8:00pm. Featuring 10 Things I Hate About You! Open to all students.
ASI: First Night Celebration
Aug 25, 2025 6:00 PM | Organization: ASI - Associated Students, Inc. Welcome back to another year Cougars! Whether its your first year or your last year, come join ASI on Monday night, Aug. 25, 2025 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Forum Plaza as we celebrate the FIRST NIGHT of the academic year! There will be food trucks, laser tag arena, inflatables, glow hockey, music and much more!
