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Official page for the Cal State Monterey Bay Office of Admissions. Need help getting into our university? We are here to help!
Click here to request more information:
https://go.csumb.edu/inquire We are a university focused on making an impact in the world and hope you're ready to join us in our mission. If you are ready to apply, please do so below. If you're still not convinced Cal State Monterey Bay is the university for you, check out why more students are choosing our university now more than ever! Apply: csumb.edu/apply
Why Choose CSUMB?: csumb.edu/why
06/08/2026
Your OtterCard awaits! 🦦🔑
This week’s Mondays with Monte is all about your OtterCard — your key to campus life.
📸 Deadline: Submit your photo by July 28 to have your card ready for pickup this fall.
📬 Check your personal email for the full guide and everything you need to know!
You asked, we answered! 🏠🦦
Wondering what it’s like to live on campus? Take a look inside Yarrow Hall, one of our first-year residence halls, and get a glimpse of life at CSUMB.
Follow and visit the link in our bio for housing updates, important deadlines, and more!
📌 Quick heads-up: Gavilan Hall is designated for second-year students.
06/01/2026
June is here, and Orientation is right around the corner! ☀️
Welcome to Mondays with Monte—your weekly guide to getting ready for CSUMB. 💙
This week’s focus: New Student Orientation
Orientation is your chance to connect with fellow Otters, explore campus resources, and prepare for a successful first semester.
Check your inbox for important details and deadlines.
Register today through MyRaft, 🔗 in bio!
05/12/2026
Orientation Registration is OPEN 🦦🎉
Your first step to campus life starts now. Lock in your date and get ready for an unforgettable start!
Orientation is required for all new students. Be sure to confirm your enrollment before registering, and sign up for ONE session only ☝️. Sesiones bilingües disponibles
First-Year Student Orientation 📚
June 25, 26, 27, 29
Transfer Student Orientation 🔄
June 17, 18, 20
Register or learn more at the 🔗 in our bio
05/07/2026
New Otters! Swipe for your must-know deadlines! New Student Orientation registration is LIVE—don’t wait, link in bio 💙
Some moments are just better on film 🎞️ We loved meeting all 2,000+ of our at Admitted Otter Days. Can’t wait to see you all on campus this fall! 🦦🩵
Cheering on our newest this ! 🎉
Welcome to our incoming freshmen and transfer students to the CSUMB family! Get ready to make waves, chase your goals, and call this place home. 🌊💙
Haven’t committed yet? There’s still time to make it official! Confirm your enrollment by today, May 1, 2026.
04/27/2026
May 1 is almost here ⏳
The Enrollment Confirmation Deadline is approaching—just 4 days left to secure your spot as an 🦦
Don’t wait—click the link in our bio and lock in your future today ✨
04/24/2026
It’s tomorrow 🎉 Admitted Transfer Day is here!
We’re excited to welcome our Fall 2026 admitted transfer students to campus for a day to explore, connect, and get prepared for the next chapter at .
Click 🔗 in bio to download the CSUMB Admissions App to view the full event schedule, build your day, and register for sessions.
We’ll see you soon, future Otters 🦦
01/29/2026
Sun, sand, and sea — just 1 mile from the beach 🏖️
From coastal trails to campus life, this is where Otters live, learn, and unwind together.
🌊 Be part of the raft and make your CSUMB experience unforgettable. Check our link in bio!
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