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Mentorship and Scholars

Providing unparalleled support and opportunities to realize your potential and distinguish your academic career.

Annabelle McCarthy

UROC LSAMP Researcher

Being accepted into the LSAMP program through UROC will allow me to gain meaningful experiences prior to committing to a graduate degree program so I can be more confident about my future decisions.

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Mentorship and Scholars

CSUMB’s mentorship and scholars programming and services provide the individualized support you need to take your academic experience to distinctive heights.

Colleges, Schools and Departments

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center

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The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center will provide you with mentored research experiences through innovative programs designed to set you apart in the eyes of graduate schools and employers.

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The Power of Personal Mentorship

"Mentoring undergraduate researchers has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have had as a professor. It is a privilege to work with such engaged young scholars and to see their intellectual curiosity flourish." Dr. Sam Robinson, Associate Professor

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Breaking Down Barriers

Approximately 82% of students who engage in the UROC’s offerings are from traditionally underserved groups.

Pebble Beach Scholars Program

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The elite Pebble Beach Scholars Program represents the apex of excellence in business and hospitality management and will transform your CSUMB experience into an extraordinary journey of growth.

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Investing in You

As a student in the program you may qualify for a $5,000 scholarship for up to four years.

A Comprehensive Curriculum

Program Concentrations

  • Solid Business Foundation
  • Customized Professional Training
  • Championing Sustainability

Program Highlights

  • Solid Business Foundation
  • Customized Professional Training
  • Championing Sustainability

Center for Experiential Learning and Innovation

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CSUMB’s Center for Experiential Learning and Innovation offers a wide array of experience-based learning, mentorship and career preparation opportunities.

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Improving Our World

Each year, CSUMB service learning students contribute over 80,000 hours of service to hundreds of schools, non-profit organizations and government agencies in our region.

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Making Their Mark

Students who engage in academic internships through CELI are often invited back and even offered full-time positions with their internship organization after they graduate.

African Heritage Faculty and Staff Association Mentorship Program

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A service of the Helen Rucker Center for Black Excellence, the CSUMB African Heritage Faculty and Staff Alliance offers mentoring for students of African heritage designed to create an immediate sense of belonging, socializing and connecting.

Forging Valuable Connections

Rucker Center Signature Events

  • Welcome Back Soul Food BBQ
  • Ladies Night, Barbershop Talk and BlaqOut fall welcome events
  • Conversation Circles: Sister Circle, BlaqOut and March Madness Men’s Workshop
  • All Black Gala
  • Black History Month
  • Black Queens Week
  • Black/African Heritage Affinity Ceremony
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“Strength” and “Power”

CSUMB’s Mandla Mentoring Program is named for a South African word meaning “strength” and “power” and is designed to help freshmen and first-year transfer students find the strength and power within themselves as they navigate their college journey.

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A Personalized Education to Empower Your Future

Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about our Centers and Institutes at Cal State Monterey Bay.

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