To support the community college district’s commitment to offering free classes for full-time county residents, the Board of Trustees has suspended health and parking fees, further increasing access to higher education.
Health News
Jul 6 2026
Nov 21 2025
College of San Mateo (CSM) has earned Initial Accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for its Associate Degree Nursing program—making CSM one of only three ACEN-accredited associate nursing programs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Mar 18 2024
Bringing Free Health Services and Resources to Our Campus Community
Oct 26 2023
On Monday, October 16, CSM hosted the impactful “Send Silence Packing” exhibit, organized by Active Minds, a national mental health advocacy organization focusing on college campuses. This event was designed to initiate candid conversations about mental health, diminish the stigma surrounding mental illness, and encourage students to seek help and support for themselves and their peers.
Feb 4 2020
CSM’s SparkPoint Center has a shiny new home in the Center for Equity, Leadership, & Community (Building 17). With a fully stocked food pantry and an a convenient new location, SparkPoint is ready to continue serving CSM and the broader community.
Dec 17 2018
The 21st Annual Fall Health Fair at College of San Mateo took place this year on Halloween, resulting in a colorful event.
Oct 25 2018
College students are challenged every day by the cost of living in the Bay Area. Many struggle with bills, debt and food insecurity. In order to support their educational goals, College of San Mateo has partnered with United Way Bay Area to bring a SparkPoint Center to its campus.
Apr 2 2018
President Michael Claire will be recommending Dr. Enna Trevathan to Chancellor Galatolo and to the Board of Trustees as CSM’s new Director of Nursing.
Apr 2 2018
Jane McAteer will be retiring at the end of June after a 31-year career with CSM. Jane started at CSM as a nursing faculty member in 1987. She became the Director of the Nursing program in 2003, and since then, has led the program with a steady hand for the last 15 years
Nov 8 2016
Apple Tree Dental, an independent nonprofit, just started a new program in October to provide education, preventive, and restorative dental care to students and faculty at CSM.
