SAN MARCOS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- As prospective students eagerly awaiting their admissions decisions, new opportunities await them at California State University San Marcos.

The Discover CSUSM event this weekend offers students a chance to tour the campus and learn about admissions, with some on-the-spot admissions decisions being made. Many of them are hoping to be the first in their families to attend college.

"I never thought I’d go to a four-year university, so honestly it’s a little nerve-wrecking as well because it’s something new," said Julissa Garcia Ramirez, a prospective student.

"I thought maybe I couldn’t get into a four-year college," said Fatima Gomez, another prospective student.

"One special part is we’re going to do some on the spot admissions," said Ed Mills, chief

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