International Students

Students who arrive to campus on their own should report directly to the Student Center (Building 12), next to Starbucks, at the designated time on the scheduled move-in days. Student volunteers will greet you and assist you with housing move-in.

You are also welcome to stop by the International Programs office (Building 201, Room 207) between 8am-5pm for more information or help.

• Bring your passport or state issued photo ID.
• Please bring enough US dollars to pay for meals for the first 4 days of your stay. Only a few meals will be provided during orientation and students will be responsible for all other meals.
• You will have an opportunity to pay tuition/fees and shop at the campus bookstore, so we suggest bringing your preferred method of payment with you, unless you have chosen to make your payments through Flywire (recommended).
• You will receive orientation materials and a name tag when you arrive at housing check-in. Wearing this name tag is mandatory wear throughout orientation. It will serve as a ticket to your free dinner, contains critical information about orientation sessions, housing assignment and CSUMB username card process, and important safety information.
• If you are staying more than one semester, you will need to provide proof of immunization before your second semester begins. If you have already have proof of immunization, it will be easiest to bring this with you when you arrive.

You are welcome to invite your family to our orientation events, and you may indicate this on your registration. Your family members will be responsible for arranging their own transportation and accommodations.

If you arrive in Monterey before your scheduled arrival date, you will not be able to check in to your on-campus housing. You may choose to stay in a hotel at your own arrangement and cost.

If you experience travel delays, please contact us immediately. You can email international@csumb.edu or contact us through phone, text, WhatsApp, or Signal at +1-831-582-7656.