Admitted Otter Days

Get a sneak peek of campus life.

Admitted Otter Days give you and your family a chance to experience life at Cal State Monterey Bay. 

You'll tour classrooms and residence halls, talk to faculty and staff, and hear about our programs and services. Throughout your time here, you'll begin to understand why our inspiring coastal community is such an excellent place to live and learn. You'll also have the chance to connect with other students and families, giving you a sense of the supportive and vibrant community you'll be a part of.

Up Next: Spring 2026 Admitted Transfer Day, December 13th, 2025

For students who will be joining us for the Spring 2026 semester, please join us for Admitted Transfer Day on December 13, so that you can prepare for the school year.

Upcoming Admitted Days

Admitted Transfer Otter Day

Spring 2026 Admitted Transfer Day, December 13, 2025

Spring 2026 admits, join us on campus where you will sign up for your classes, discover your new campus (with free lunch!), meet other transfer students, and receive guided support as you prepare for your first semester. This event is your fastest path from “admitted” to being an officially registered Cal State Monterey Bay Otter — and you'll get a free S26 Transfer student t-shirt for attending!

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Otter Day Questions & Answers

Admitted Otter/Transfer Days are not mandatory but strongly encouraged. This is a preview day designed for admitted students and their families to visit campus, and get support as they prepare for the school year.

Cal State Monterey Bay has a commitment to sustainability and we encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle or travel mug for beverages. There are hydration stations available throughout campus.

Parking is complimentary for visitors. Registered attendees will receive a parking permit when arriving to campus. All vehicles will park in Lot 59 for the event.

Our on-campus shuttle, The Wave, will operate throughout the day to assist you in getting to and from our various locations.

We will offer light continental refreshments for the morning session. We also will have lunch available during the day, and campus eateries will be open for purchase.

Yes! We will have an area where students can submit their Intent to Enroll and receive some CSUMB swag once they do.

We will have both campus and housing tours available for those who are interested. These will be led by student staff and will be administered based on a wristband system to ensure flow and a pleasant tour experience.

Yes, we encourage students to bring their families to this event.

Although we love our fur babies, only service animals will be allowed on this day.

We strongly encourage all students to RSVP so that our campus can plan accordingly.

Absolutely! This event is to give students a preview of Cal State Monterey Bay and all that it has to offer.

Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes. Our weather can be chilly in December, so check the forecast before arriving on campus! Our Campus Store will also be open if you would like to purchase Otter gear.

First Year Students

Have More Questions?

The admissions team is here to help with any other questions about Admitted Otter Days and other next steps.

Campus Map

To help prepare for your visit, check out our campus map and parking information.

Admissions

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