Overview
Contact Us
Center for Equity, Leadership and Community Building 17, Room 112
csmstudentlife@smccd.edu
(650) 574-6141 Phone
(650) 574-6167 Fax
| Office Hours for Fall 2025 |
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|---|---|
| Monday | 8 am to 2 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am to 6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am to 4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am to 4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am to 12 pm |
Updated August 25, 2025
Hours are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm availability.
Hours are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm availability.

The Center for Student Life will be closed for in-person services starting at 12 pm (noon) on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. After 12 pm, please visit the Office of the Vice President of Student Services in College Center Building 10, Room 482, for in-person assistance. Remote services will be available until 4:30 pm on Wednesday by emailing bathaim@smccd.edu. The Center for Student Life will re-open at 8 am on Monday, December 1.
College of San Mateo has a vibrant student life, supported through the Center for Student Life and Leadership Development, which provides students the chance to extend their learning outside the classroom. These activities allow students the opportunity to learn and develop skills in leadership, interpersonal communication, advocacy, and event planning. To learn more, read our Mission Statement.Through the Associated Students, CSM’s student government, students participate in the governance of the college. Members of student government also develop, promote, and implement programs and services that are of benefit to the general student population. Student clubs and organizations provide students the opportunity to interact with individuals who have shared interests and shared cultural backgrounds. Clubs and organizations can also sponsor campus-wide events and activities.
The Center for Student Life is also one of the locations on campus where students and the public are welcome to ask questions about any of the College’s programs and services. The Center for Student Life also provides services such as off-campus housing assistance; on- and off-campus referral services; local transit information; information regarding campus posting; and deals with issues related to on-campus vending machines.
For information about the Student ID card, please visit our Student ID Card and Student Discounts page.