Discover Your Next Chapter at CSM Coastside
Located on the beautiful San Mateo County coast, College of San Mateo Coastside offers exceptional educational opportunities in a welcoming, community-focused environment. Whether you're launching your college journey, advancing your career, learning English, or exploring new passions in retirement, we have something for you.
Why Choose CSM Coastside?
- Convenient Coastal Location – Skip the commute over the hill and learn right here in your community
- Small Class Sizes – Personalized attention and meaningful connections with instructors and classmates
- Flexible Scheduling – Day and evening options
- Affordable Excellence – Quality college education that’s free
Perfect For Every Learner
- College-Age Students – Get a jump on your general education requirements close to home.
- Adult Learners – Balance education with work and family through evening classes designed for busy schedules and real-world application.
- English Language Learners – Join our supportive ESL program to build language skills in a welcoming, multicultural environment.
- Retirees – Discover new interests and connect with your community through lifelong learning opportunities.
Contact Us
CSM Coastside650 Mill Street, Unit 101 & 102
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
csmcoastside@smccd.edu
(650) 378-1112
Hours of Operation
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
|
Friday |
9:00 am - 4:30 pm |
Spring 2026 Course Highlights
- Creative Writing I–III (ENGL 161/162/163) – Wednesdays, 6–8:35 pm
Practice poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction through workshops, prompts, and peer feedback - ESL Listening & Speaking II & III (ESL 846 & 847) – Tuesdays, 6:30–9:20 pm
Supportive practice in real-life conversations, pronunciation, and listening comprehension to build confidence - Introduction to Management (MGMT 100) – Mondays, 6–8:35 pm
Explore planning, organizing, leading, and decision-making to manage people and projects effectively - Oceanography (OCEN 100) – Fridays, 4–6:05 pm
Study the ocean’s geology, chemistry, physics, and biology to understand coasts, currents, and climate - Pilates I–IV (FITN 335.1–335.4) – Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:05–9:45 am
Build core strength, flexibility, and posture with progressive mat-based Pilates training - Principles of Emergency Services (FIRE 715) – Thursdays, 6:30–9:40 pm
Survey the fire service, the Incident Command System, and safety practices for entry-level professionals - Screenwriting (FILM 153) – Fridays, 9:10 am–12 pm
Learn screenplay structure, character development, and formatting while drafting original scripts - Statistics (STAT C1000) – Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:10–6:25 pm
Intro to data analysis, probability, and statistical inference using real-world examples - Watercolor I & II (ART 231/232) – Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30 am–1 pm
Develop transparent watercolor techniques, color mixing, and composition through hands-on studio practice
Veterans Day Holiday
November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025
Thanksgiving Holiday
November 27-28, 2025
November 27-28, 2025
Final Exams
December 9-15, 2025
December 9-15, 2025