CSUSM Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar and Important Dates for CSUSM

The academic year at California State University, San Marcos typically follows a semester system:

• Fall Semester: Starts late August, ends mid-December.
• Spring Semester: Starts late January, ends mid-May.
• Key Deadlines:
  • Exam periods: December and May.
  • Holidays: Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break.
  • Faculty application deadlines: Vary, typically in early fall for the following academic year.
  • Sabbatical dates: Determined individually, typically aligned with academic semesters.

For the most current information, visit the Academic Calendar page.