College of San Mateo
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Welcome to the College of San Mateo Online Application
If you have already submitted your application to College of San Mateo, you can access Special Links and Opportunities and your Application Confirmation by going to My Applications.

The California Community College System offers an Open Admission Policy

A message from the campus:

 

 

Welcome to College of San Mateo!

 

We are pleased that you have decided to apply for admission to one of California's best community colleges. CSM has many educational options for you to consider. 

For more information contact Admissions and Records @ 650.358.6855

 

1. International Student Program

 

If you are an international student -- a citizen of another country visiting or planning to visit the United States and study on an F-1 Student Visa -- please do NOT complete this online application, but view International Student website: http://collegeofsanmateo.edu/research/StudentServices/international or contact the College of San Mateo International Student Office E-mail: skaff@smccd.net  Telephone: +1.650.574.6525

 

2. College Connection - Concurrent Enrollment Program for Students Attending High School (and not graduating before attending CSM) 

 

If you are applying for admission to CSM to take classes while you are still attending high school, an additional College Connection Course Request Form is required.  The Request Form and further information can be found at www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/ce. To begin the online application process, select "Begin Application" at the bottom of this page.

 

3. Special Programs: An additional paper application is required. Click below or call:

  • Apprenticeship  650.574.6228
  • Cosmetology (650.574.6361)
  • Nursing (650.574.6218)
  • Perioperative Nursing (650) 574.6218

Detailed information is available from the specific program office. 

 

4. Students who attended CSM, Caņada or Skyline College during the past 3 consecutive semesters do NOT require an application.    

 

In completing your online application for admission, please double check the accuracy of the information you enter.  We want to be sure that your student record is error-free as you begin your studies at College of San Mateo


Last updated: 8/14/2008 3:52:00 PM PST


Application Instructions

  • Complete this online application. After you are finished, click the SUBMIT button located on the left column of the application and follow the directions.
  • NO FEES are charged for a California Community College admission application. Fees may be charged for the additional international application from each campus.
  • REQUEST official transcripts from previous schools attended be sent to the records office at the address below.
  Required information should be sent to:

College of San Mateo
1700 West Hillsdale Boulevard
San Mateo, CA  94402
Website: www.collegeofsanmateo.edu
How to Use the College of San Mateo Online Application
To complete the online application, simply type your answers in the corresponding fields or select your answers from the popup lists (where applicable).

After you complete a screen, click the [Next] button at the bottom or on one of the sections listed on the left column to move to a different screen. Before you are allowed to jump screens, we will inspect your data on the current screen for errors or inconsistencies. If errors or omissions are found, you will be returned to the screen to correct your answer(s). Otherwise, your data will be saved and you will proceed to the requested screen. We also allow you to skip to another screen without your new data being saved. Be aware that if you use the Skip & Jump function on the left column, data on the current screen will not be saved and will have to be re-entered prior to submittal.

Once you have completed the application, click the [Submit] button located on the left column to submit the application.

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