California State University, San Marcos

California State University, San Marcos requires a minimum of 124 units to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. California State University, San Marcos accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, California State University, San Marcos has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 56% of students who start college at California State University, San Marcos graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: California State University, San Marcos may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At California State University, San Marcos?

California State University, San Marcos has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with California State University, San Marcos directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at California State University, San Marcos

When choosing a major, California State University, San Marcos students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at California State University, San Marcos.California State University, San Marcos allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. California State University, San Marcos false.California State University, San Marcos offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About California State University, San Marcos

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Does California State University, San Marcos Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with California State University, San Marcos directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does California State University, San Marcos Offer Online Classes?

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Does California State University, San Marcos Offer Credit for AP Classes?

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Does California State University, San Marcos Have An Honors Program?

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Does California State University, San Marcos Require Internships?

🟨 California State University, San Marcos does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About California State University, San Marcos

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California State University, San Marcos Library

The main library on campus is the Kellogg Library.

Dual Degree Programs at California State University, San Marcos

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

California State University, San Marcos does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does California State University, San Marcos have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

California State University, San Marcos has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at California State University, San Marcos include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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