On the Threshold
Our timeline is ambitious with the potential to break ground in the Fall 2026 and have a grand opening in the Fall of 2027. We are grateful to be the number one academic building on the CSU project priority list.
A New Academic Hub
The new Integrated Science and Engineering Building will integrate emerging technologies and engineering with other science disciplines and serve as a gateway for innovation in high tech, biotech and life-science industrial growth in North San Diego County.
The building will be the physical pinnacle of our university, situated against the signature rolling hills that define CSUSM’s skyline and overlooking the growing metropolis of San Marcos and North City. Standing tall as the apex flagship building, its architecture will become a contemporary expression of our innovative identity.
A Diverse Workforce
The CSUSM engineering program was established in 2018 with electrical engineering and software engineering, with computer engineering established in fall 2023. Our program is focused on creating a pipeline of diverse, career-ready engineering graduates. To welcome and support our students—in all their rich diversity of experiences and backgrounds—is both an honor and a tremendous responsibility.
Respecting the university’s established culture, the Integrated Science and Engineering Building will incorporate myriad opportunities for collaboration into a modern, mixed-use building that will serve as a stage for exciting synergies among students, faculty and industry partners.
BUILDING COSTS
Philanthropic efforts are underway to raise $25 million to add a second wing for a total of 100,000 square feet.
CSUSM has already received $5 million in planning support for this building and anticipates a $70 million+ commitment from the CSU later this year. The ability to leverage industry and philanthropic partnerships and secure philanthropic commitments will help guarantee these funds to expand the footprint and support the needs of our rapidly growing engineering programs.
BECOME A PARTNER
We invite you to join us in this transformational opportunity to make this building a reality.