# What does CSUSM use?

CSUSM (csusm.edu) shows public evidence of 33 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-11).

- Industry: Higher Education
- Size: 1,001–5,000 employees
- Based in: San Marcos, United States
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/csusm

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Vercel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vercel) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS verification records |  |
| [Microsoft Azure](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/azure) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [OpenAI](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openai) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ga) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Google Tag Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gtm) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Clarity](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/clarity) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Meta Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [Zoho](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoho) | Sales & CRM | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Pardot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pardot) | Marketing | Custom domain | 2020-04 |
| [Dynamics 365 Customer Insights](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dynamics-365-marketing) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Emma](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/emma-email) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Let's Encrypt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/letsencrypt) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Proofpoint](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/proofpoint) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [DigiCert](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/digicert) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [OneTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/onetrust) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Adobe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Amazon Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Duo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/duo) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Smartsheet](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/smartsheet) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Jamf](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jamf) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [PageUp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pageup) | People & HR | Custom domain | 2021-03 |

## Recent changes at CSUSM

- 2026-10-18: started using [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic)

## FAQ

### What tools does CSUSM use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 33 tools at CSUSM (csusm.edu) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Vercel and Microsoft Azure. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and Anthropic. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and LinkedIn Insight Tag. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and SendGrid. Last checked November 11, 2026.

### What cloud does CSUSM run on?

CSUSM uses Vercel for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside Microsoft Azure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Vercel through a DNS verification record for Vercel. Vercel is used by 53,870 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does CSUSM use?

CSUSM uses Zoho for its CRM, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Zoho through a DNS verification record for Zoho and code on csusm.edu. Zoho is used by 65,719 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does CSUSM use?

CSUSM uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace and Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through email records that authorize Microsoft 365 and code on csusm.edu. Microsoft 365 is used by 739,099 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does CSUSM use?

CSUSM uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on csusm.edu. Google Analytics is used by 904,976 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does CSUSM use?

CSUSM uses Mailchimp for marketing, alongside Pardot, Dynamics 365 Customer Insights and Emma, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Mailchimp through email records that authorize Mailchimp. Mailchimp is used by 119,469 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has CSUSM used Pardot?

CSUSM has used Pardot since at least April 2020, going by the first public certificate of the csusm.edu subdomain that points at Pardot. Other long-running tools at CSUSM include PageUp (since March 2021).

### Does CSUSM use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at CSUSM through jQuery code on csusm.edu. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 927,898 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does CSUSM use AI tools?

Yes. runsonwhat has found Anthropic and OpenAI at CSUSM; Anthropic, for example, through a DNS verification record for Anthropic. AI services called only from servers leave no public trace, so CSUSM may use more AI tools than these.

### Has CSUSM changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, CSUSM started using Anthropic (latest on October 18, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of csusm.edu done the same way.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to CSUSM's?

The companies with the stacks most like CSUSM's are California State University, Bakersfield, Seton Hall University, Cal Poly and Johnson County Community College, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 13 to 22 tools with CSUSM, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what CSUSM uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 33 tools at CSUSM, 17 were found through DNS records, 8 through code on csusm.edu, 5 through email records and 3 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and csusm.edu about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/csusm.edu (updated November 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.
