CSM Counseling Center

Matriculation is a state-mandated partnership between the College of San Mateo and the student who enrolls for credit for the purpose of developing and realizing the student’s educational objective. The agreement acknowledges responsibilities of both parties. A student is required to declare an educational goal, the College is required to provide support and services to facilitate attainment of the goal, and the student is expected to utilize services and resources while striving to complete a prescribed program.

Let’s review MATRICULATION STEPS required for successful enrollment:

	Admission	- Submit a completed Admission Application to the Office of Admissions & Records (you can do this via the web or use the paper application in the Schedule of Classes)
	Orientation	- Complete the College Orientation Program
	Assessment	- Students are required to take placement tests in English or ESL and Mathematics. These tests are NOT entrance exams but used for course placement purposes only.
	Counseling/Advising	- This meeting will focus on discussion of your educational goals and interests and your placement test results. A counselor/advisor will help you select courses for your first semester. At the completion of the counseling/advising session you will receive an appointment to register for classes.
	Registration and Follow up:	- Register for classes via WebSMART and pay related enrollment fees.Tthe FOLLOW-UP component is one that you participate in the entire time you are a student at CSM! You will learn more about it later in this Orientation.

It is an easy process, BUT when you speak with a counselor/advisor you need to be able to talk about your educational goals and interests. For information that will assist you to prepare for this discussion continue to the next chapter.

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