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College of San Mateo Bookstore Serving the College of San Mateo community since 1922.

Please visit our website at http://bookstore.CollegeOfSanMateo.edu for our store hours as they vary depending on the time of the semester.

05/02/2026

Heads up, Bulldogs! Starting Tuesday, May 5 at 6:00 am, CSM Drive will be closed for a one week period to install waterlines for the new Student Housing project.

What you need to know for next week:
• CSM Drive will be closed from the Perimeter Road 4 way stop to the Athletic Center traffic circle.
• The south entrance to Lot A will be closed, with a vehicle turnaround created inside the lot.
• Expect minor detours for SamTrans buses.
• Pedestrian sidewalks along CSM Drive and Building 3 will remain open.

Normal traffic will resume on Tuesday, May 12. Please review the attached map and plan your commute accordingly!

02/17/2026

UPDATE...

Dear College of San Mateo Community,
This message contains two important updates for the CSM main campus and CSM Coastside.
• CSM Main Campus: Power has been restored at the CSM Main Campus, and the campus has been assessed as safe for reopening. In-person classes will resume today at 5 pm. All services and operations will remain virtual today.
• CSM Coastside Campus: Due to a power outage, classes and operations at CSM Coastside have been cancelled for the remainder of the day, but will reopen tomorrow at normal business hours.
If you encounter any lingering issues with technology, classroom equipment, or office systems, please report them to ITS/Facilities for assistance.
We appreciate your flexibility and will continue to communicate updates as they become available.

02/17/2026

Alert: College of San Mateo
College of San Mateo (Main Campus) is currently experiencing a power outage, and as a result, the campus is closing immediately. The campus will be closed for in-person classes, and business operations will occur remotely until further notice. We ask that all students, faculty, and staff evacuate the campus as soon as possible for safety reasons. Employees and students, work remotely/online during regularly scheduled hours, if possible. Employees, if you are in need of an alternate work space, please work with your supervisors to identify space at Canada, Skyline or District Office. Essential employees (Facilities, Public Safety, ITS) are to report to work. As you prepare to leave campus:
• Use caution in dark areas while gathering your belongings.
• Turn off and unplug electronics to prevent damage when power is restored.
• Close all windows and secure doors before exiting.
The College will provide the next closure update via RAVE by Feb 17th at 12:00 noon. Please stay tuned for further instructions.
For real-time updates on power restoration and outages, visit PG&E’s outage map: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

08/06/2025

📣 Still thinking about taking classes this fall?

Good news it’s not too late! 🎓 Classes at Cañada College, Skyline College, and College of San Mateo begin August 13, and you can register through August 26. Whether you’re looking for a full semester schedule or something more flexible, we’ve got late-start and short-term courses to fit your life.



👉 Don’t wait, secure your spot today!

🔗💚 Register at Cañada College: canadacollege.edu

🔗💙 Register at College of San Mateo: collegeofsanmateo.edu

🔗❤️ Register at Skyline College: skylinecollege.edu



09/19/2024

Catch a ride to campus on our free CSM Shuttle for Students!

We offer hourly pick-ups and drop-offs to/from CSM's campus and the Millbrae BART/Caltrain Station. The shuttle operates Monday through Friday from 7:10 am to 2:15 pm.

For more information, please visit our CSM Transportation website: collegeofsanmateo.edu/shuttle

FREE Shuttle Stops include:
🚏 Millbrae BART/Caltrain Station
🚏 CSM Athletic Center (Building 5)
🚏 CSM Science Building (Building 36)
🚏 CSM College Center (Building 10)

If you have questions, please get in touch with our Center for Student Life or call (650) 574-6141. Caltrain Bay Area Rapid Transit City of Millbrae

08/01/2024

Closing out Reimagine SamTrans with some new routes this upcoming schedule change - and we're pumped to say hello to our friends at Skyline College!
Route SKY is a new limited route running every 30min on weekdays between Daly City BART and Skyline College.

Learn more about what we've been working on for Reimagine and our schedule changes this upcoming Aug 4th at https://www.samtrans.com/reimagine-implementation

05/03/2024

Hey Bulldogs! 🎓 Get ready to don your caps and gowns! Save the Date for our 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 24, from 4–6 pm at College Heights Stadium.

We can't wait to cheer you on as you walk across the stage. Stay tuned for more details!

For additional information, check out our commencement page: collegeofsanmateo.edu/commencement

12/05/2023

Your 2023 Nor Cal Champs.

09/20/2023

All day and evening in-person classes are canceled today, Wednesday, September 20. All offices and in-person services are closed. Online courses will continue as scheduled.

A decision regarding operations tomorrow, Thursday, September 21, will be made by 6 pm this evening.
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San Mateo County is experiencing sustained unhealthy Air Quality Index (AQI) levels, and College of San Mateo (and Skyline College and Cañada College) are closed for in-person instruction and services today.

SMCCCD Emergency Services relies on air quality data sources, including AirNow, PurpleAir, and IQ Air, to calculate an average reading and ensure accurate assessment.

Official updates will continue to come from SMCCCD Emergency Alerts through AlertMe and SMCCD Alert email.

Emergency Alerts are also posted on the SMCCCD Emergency Notification site: https://emergency.smccd.info/

08/26/2023

CSM has Free Student Parking for the Fall 2023 Semester!

Students can park in any designated student parking lot for free and without a permit.

Students will be ticketed for parking in staff parking lots, designated accessible parking spaces without a tag, and designated red zones.

Please view the campus map to see where the student parking lots are located: collegeofsanmateo.edu/map

Address

1700 W Hillsdale Boulevard Bldg 10
San Mateo, CA
94402

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 7pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 7pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 7pm
Thursday 7:45am - 7pm
Friday 7:45am - 2pm

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+16505746367

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