Discover Your Next Chapter at CSM Coastside

Located on the beautiful San Mateo County coast, College of San Mateo Coastside offers exceptional educational opportunities in a welcoming, community-focused environment. Whether you're launching your college journey, advancing your career, learning English, or exploring new passions in retirement, we have something for you.

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Why Choose CSM Coastside?

• Convenient Coastal Location – Skip the commute over the hill and learn right here in your community
• Small Class Sizes – Personalized attention and meaningful connections with instructors and classmates
• Flexible Scheduling – Day and evening options
• Affordable Excellence – Quality college education that’s free

Spring 2026 Course Highlights

• Creative Writing I–III (ENGL 161/162/163) – Wednesdays, 6–8:35 pm
  Practice poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction through workshops, prompts, and peer feedback
• ESL Listening & Speaking II & III (ESL 846 & 847) – Tuesdays, 6:30–9:20 pm
  Supportive practice in real-life conversations, pronunciation, and listening comprehension to build confidence
• Introduction to Management (MGMT 100) – Mondays, 6–8:35 pm
  Explore planning, organizing, leading, and decision-making to manage people and projects effectively
• Oceanography (OCEN 100) – Fridays, 6–8:05 pm
  Study the ocean’s geology, chemistry, physics, and biology to understand coasts, currents, and climate
• Pilates I–IV (FITN 335.1–335.4) – Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:05–9:45 am
  Build core strength, flexibility, and posture with progressive mat-based Pilates training
• Principles of Emergency Services (FIRE 715) – Thursdays, 6:30–9:40 pm
  Survey the fire service, the Incident Command System, and safety practices for entry-level professionals
• Screenwriting (FILM 153) – Fridays, 9:10 am–12 pm
  Learn screenplay structure, character development, and formatting while drafting original scripts
• Statistics (STAT C1000) – Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:10–6:25 pm
  Intro to data analysis, probability, and statistical inference using real-world examples
• Watercolor I & II (ART 231/232) – Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30 am–1 pm
  Develop transparent watercolor techniques, color mixing, and composition through hands-on studio practice

Perfect For Every Learner

• College-Age Students – Get a jump on your general education requirements close to home.
• Adult Learners – Balance education with work and family through evening classes designed for busy schedules and real-world application.
• English Language Learners – Join our supportive ESL program to build language skills in a welcoming, multicultural environment.
• Retirees – Discover new interests and connect with your community through lifelong learning opportunities.