California State University, Monterey Bay

CSU Monterey Bay is on a 1,387-acre campus in the small town setting of Seaside, California, not far from San Jose.

CSU Monterey Bay Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for CSU Monterey Bay students to join – including theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? CSU Monterey Bay has fraternities and sororities.

Does CSU Monterey Bay Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at CSU Monterey Bay.

Check in with CSU Monterey Bay for information on housing options. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

CSU Monterey Bay offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

CSU Monterey Bay Athletics

At CSU Monterey Bay there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at CSU Monterey Bay:

Is CSU Monterey Bay Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

California State University, Monterey Bay is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The CSU Monterey Bay campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

CSU Monterey Bay offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to CSU Monterey Bay

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit CSU Monterey Bay, take U.S. Highway 101 to Seaside, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Monterey Peninsula airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore CSU Monterey Bay's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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