First Year Experience

Welcome to California State University, Monterey Bay! We are excited to welcome you to our campus where over 7,500 students combine to form an amazingly involved and diverse Otter family. CSUMB is a great place to be and we can't wait to show you more about the university at New Student Otter Orientation!

Fall 2024 Orientation

Fall 2024 New Student Otter Orientation sessions will take place in Summer. Orientation sessions are mandatory for all new students for Fall 2024. Click the link below to review detailed information about Fall 2023 Orientation. Every student will also be given information about how to register and prepare through their email. Questions? Email Orientation. 

Accommodations

For disability accommodations, to request sign language interpreters, or for any questions, etc., please inform us at least one month prior to your orientation session by calling us at 831-582-4693 or email Orientation.

Note: The following programs have their own orientations:

1. Nursing
2. CS Online
3. Graduate programs & Credential programs
4. International programs