California State University San Marcos.ppt

California State University San Marcos The Cal State San Marcos Community North of San Diego 30 minutes from downtown San Diego 15 miles east of the ocean Cougar Facts 2004-2005 enrollment 7700 Student-to-faculty ratio 22:1 99% of faculty have a doctoral degree Graduate assistants do not teach classes 77% of the classes offered have less than 40 students per class Admission Requirements Freshmen: 2900 on the CSU eligibility index using SAT I Scores (GPA x 800 + SAT I total), 694 using ACT scores (GPA x 200 + 10 x ACT composite) Complete the15 college prep courses with a grade of “C” or better Must have at least a 2.0 high school GPA Final transcripts for all newly admitted freshmen are due by July 15 in order to retain registration priority Admissions Requirements Transfer students – All required coursework to satisfy admission requirements must be completed by: The preceding spring term for fall applicants, by the preceding summer term for spring applicants, and the preceding fall term for summer applicants. Transcripts for newly admitted transfer students are due by June 30 in order to retain registration priority. Academic Programs Most popular bachelor’s degree programs Business Liberal Studies Psychology Communications Sociology Biology Computer Science 9 master’s degree programs MBA Education Computer Science New Majors at Cal State San Marcos Criminology and Justice Studies Spring 04 Biochemistry Spring 04 Kinesiology Fall 04 Biotechnology Fall 05 Computer Information Systems Fall 05 Environmental Sciences Fall 05 Environmental Studies Fall 05 Mass Media Fall 05 Philosophy Fall 05 Nursing Fall 05 Implementation dates are subject to change What’s New at Cal State San MarcosBusiness building to open – Spring 06 Clarke Field House/Student Union Kellogg Library University HousingOn Campus460 student capacityF