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Career Services
Learn to write your resumes and cover letters, practice interviewing, find resources, and learn about today's job readiness essentials. Explore internships, externships, and volunteer opportunities.

CSM Library
College of San Mateo Library supports the academic, vocational, and lifelong learning needs of its students by providing human, material, and technical resources that support student learning and contribute to the college mission and goals. Learn research skills, find materials on reserves, check hours of operation, and more.

Disability Resource Center (DRC)
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) facilitates equal access to an education for all students who have disabilities (permanent or temporary) by providing academic adjustments, counseling, and support services in accordance with state and federal law.

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) supports students challenged by academic and socioeconomic barriers. By offering eligible students comprehensive support services that are academically and socially enriching, the staff and counselors seek to empower students to realize their full human potential.

Learning Center
The Learning Center offers many free programs and services including peer tutoring in a variety of subjects, up-to-date technology, mentoring, workshops, group study rooms, a computer center, and a friendly, comfortable place to study.

Multicultural Center
The Multicultural Center is designed to meet the needs of multicultural students through academic/personal counseling as well as general financial aid information in a supportive, culturally-enriching environment. The center serves numerous communities including AB540/Undocumented communities, LGBTQIA+ Communities, English as a Second Language Students, and Current and Former Foster Youth.

SparkPoint
SparkPoint offers a wide range of free services and supplies to support students in their journey towards financial stability. This includes groceries, personal care products, meals on campus, financial coaching, tax preparation assistance, housing support, and assistance signing up for CalFresh.

Student Clubs & Organizations
Get involved in campus groups to meet people with similar interests and backgrounds and to participate in extracurricular events and activities.

Undocumented Community Center
The Undocumented Community Center is a safe haven designed to holistically support and nurture the academic, social, emotional, and financial well-being of our undocumented community by providing counseling services, workshops, and connections to on and off-campus resources.

Wellness Center
The Wellness Center is here to help you care for yourself. Whether you need basic medical assistance or just want to talk to someone about personal issues, we can help. All CSM students may use Wellness Center Services. The majority of their services are free.

Final Examinations
December 10-16, 2024
Winter Recess
December 24 - January 1
Spring Classes Begin
January 13, 2025
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