Overview

Priority Enrollment Program (PEP) is designed to guide new students through Assessment, Orientation, Counseling and prepare them to register for classes.

The enrollment steps are listed below.

Step #1: Admissions Application

Apply to College of San Mateo and complete the application. You will receive a welcome letter from College of San Mateo which contains your Student ID Number (G Number) and Username.

Step #2: Student Orientation

The Student Orientation provides information about all the possible educational opportunities, programs and resources available at CSM.

Step #3: English and Math Assessment

All students are placed in a college-level English and math course based on high school information provided in the application process. For English as a Second Language visit Assessment Services.

Step #4: PEP Group Counseling Session

You will meet with a counselor via Zoom to discuss your classes for the upcoming semester, create a Student Educational Plan (SEP) and learn about other topics like careers, majors, and transfer.

Step #5: Register for courses and pay school fees on your Priority Registration Date

You will receive an email providing you with your priority registration date. Log onto WebSMART to register for courses online. School fees are also payable via WebSMART.

• Help with steps to enrollment and register for classes. Follow the Steps to Enrollment for details.
• Help with connecting to Student Support Services.

At CSM, the administration, faculty and staff are committed to student success. With this in mind, our Welcome Orientation Workshop provides information about Assessment and English and math course placement, Student Services, and using Counseling Services, determining educational goals and creating a plan to reach those goals.

• Log into your OneLogin portal
• Choose"Student Success Link"
• Go to the “My Appointments” tab
• Click on “Schedule an Appointment”
• For Appointment type, select the reason for scheduling the counseling appointment
• Select desired counselor, time, and date that best fits your availability

• Distance Education students should contact the Welcome Center for information on how to complete matriculation steps remotely.
• Help with connecting to Student Services. Too many programs? Call and we will direct you personally.