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Visit Campus

Immerse yourself in our inspiring coastal community and discover if Cal State Monterey Bay is the right fit for you. Visit options include daily personal tours and interactive admissions events throughout the year.

Types of Tour

Daily Tours

Get a personalized tour of CSUMB. Your visit could include stops to academic buildings, residence halls, dining locations, and other points of interest.

Schedule Your Visit

Group Tours

We offer group tours for 10 or more guests, such as students from the same school or organization.

Book a Tour
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Join us for our Admitted Days

If you applied for Fall 2026, join us for Admitted Days to experience what it’s like to be a student on campus and connect with the CSUMB community. Admitted first-year students are invited to Admitted Otter Day on April 11, and admitted transfer students are invited to Admitted Transfer Day on April 25.

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Explore the Monterey Bay Region

If you’re coming from outside the area, consider exploring more of the Monterey Bay Peninsula while you’re here! There’s so much to discover, from trails and historic sites to local art and eateries.

Explore the Area
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Visitor Resources

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

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Questions About Campus Visits?

If you have any questions about campus visits or other admissions events, our team is here to help. Contact us at the information below.

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Schedule your campus tour and visit CSUMB—tours are available in English and Spanish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions before you visit? You are in the right place. This FAQ section covers everything you need to know about campus tours, from scheduling and parking to accessibility and what to expect on tour day, so you can arrive prepared and make the most of your experience.

Daily campus tours are designed for individual students and their families/guests. If you are interested in bringing a group of students to campus for a tour, please schedule a Group Tour by completing this request form.

 If you will be on campus on a day when the tour groups are fully booked, please contact our office at camputours@csumb.edu to discuss alternatives. Please note, we are always happy to provide a map for a self-guided tour.

The daily campus tour is designed to accommodate both parents/guardians and students. Simply specify the number in your party at the time of registration. Each student should register separately for the tour.

We encourage our guests to wear comfortable clothes and good walking shoes. We advise that guests check the forecast prior to the tour to ensure you are adequately dressed for the weather.

Daily campus tours can be rescheduled or canceled online using the same link you registered with (via Calendly).

To cancel group tours, please email camputours@csumb.edu.

Cancellation policy: to cancel or reschedule your visit, email our office at camputours@csumb.edu. Please respect our 24-hour advance notice policy to avoid loss of future tour privileges.

Yes, our guided walking tour is fully wheelchair accessible. Please note we do not offer any accessibility equipment rentals on campus. We require guests to bring their own wheelchairs or other equipment needed.

Campus tours take place daily, rain or shine, so don't forget your umbrella!

Please note, if conditions become unsafe for staff and guests, tours may be subject to cancellation.

Daily tours begin at the Otter Student Union. Daily tours will check-in on the 2nd floor at the information desk and we recommend arriving 15 minutes early. All tours do begin promptly at the scheduled time. 

Group tours begin at the Otter Student Union. Please meet your tour guide(s) outside of our campus store on Level 1 at your scheduled time of visit.