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Admission Information

EOP at CSU San Marcos is open to incoming First Year Freshman and Transfer students seeking their first Bachelor's Degree. The program actively seeks prospective applicants who need admission assistance and support services to succeed in college.

NOTE:  Students enrolled in Extended Learning programs are not eligible for EOP. 

Fall Application Period

  • ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø Admission Application period (October 1st - December 15th)
    • This information is subject to change. If you need more detailed information, please contact ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø Office of Admissions directly for ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø Application date.
  • EOP Admission Application period (October 1st - January 15th)
    • The priority deadline for submitting Letters of Recommendation is January 31st.
    • Application decisions will be communicated by the end of April, if submitted by the priority deadline.
      • Applications submitted after the priority deadline may experience processing delays.

Spring Application Period

  • ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø Admission Application period is August 1st - September 30th. 
    • This information is subject to change. If you need more detailed information, please contact ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø Office of Admissions directly for ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø Application date.
  • EOP Admission Application for ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø is August 1st - August 31st.
    • The priority deadline for submitting Letters of Recommendation is September 15th.
    • Application decisions will be communicated by the end of November, if submitted by the priority deadline.
      • Applications submitted after the priority deadline may experience processing delays.

Applicants must

  • Be California residents or AB540 non-resident tuition exemption
  • Applicants must be admitted to a ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø main campus program — students enrolled in Extended Learning programs are not eligible for EOP.
  • Submit a complete EOP application by term deadline (2 Letter of Recommendation and Biographical Questions)
  • Meet EOP Income Eligibility Guidelines 
  • Have a history of limited-income (low-income status is not temporary)
    • SAI to demonstrate limited income is determined by the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application
    • The SAI, Student Application Index is under 0.
  • Display academic potential and motivation to succeed in college

Application Tips

  • Review the full list of EOP Deadlines
  • Avoid using school emails as you may no longer have access once you have graduated.
  • Recommendation Letters
    • The Cal State Apply application will automatically set the deadline at two weeks from the day you request the EOP recommendation. 
    • Recommenders can complete the form after the two week automated deadline but must be received by the ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø EOP deadline.
    • Follow up with recommenders to avoid missing recommendation letters.
  • Check your emails regularly for communications regarding your admissions status to both ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø and EOP.
  • View the Application to help you prepare.

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