Admitted Students

Reserve your spot by making your $100 enrollment deposit by May 1st. You may pay this online through your student dashboard or by mailing a check. 

Make Your Deposit Online 

If paying by check, be sure to include your full name and 9-digit student ID number on the check. Mail to:

Campus Service Center
100 Campus Center
Seaside, CA 93955-8801

Note: If the enrollment fee is a barrier for you and your family, you may submit an Enrollment Confirmation Deposit Waiver Request Form

Complete your FAFSA by March 3rd to secure funding, such as grants and scholarships. Visit our Cost & Financial Aid page to learn more.

Apply for Financial Aid

Complete your housing application by the May 1st priority deadline. Please note you can only apply for housing after you’ve made your enrollment deposit.

Complete Housing Application 

Be sure to share your official high school transcripts (and test scores, if applicable) by the July 8 deadline. 

• For high school transcripts: Check in directly with your high school to order and send your electronic transcript. 
• For community colleges: Request electronic transcripts directly from the college's registrar 

You may also mail a hard copy of your transcripts to: 

Office of Admissions
Cal State Monterey Bay
100 Campus Center
Seaside, CA 93955-8001

For test scores and credit by exam:

• Request that your test scores be sent directly to CSUMB from the testing agency (such as SAT, ACT, AP, etc.) 
• Learn more about Credit by Exam.

Join us for Otter Orientation where you'll get to meet other new students, get your Otter Card, register for classes, and learn more about clubs and campus resources. 

Register for Orientation