Student Success Services

Helping students enhance their academic skills, connect with campus resources and increase their self-confidence.

The Student Success team supports all Cal State Monterey Bay students. We're here to help you with:

Time management
Student success workshops and advising
Getting connected to resources
Reducing test anxiety and stress
Improving note-taking and study strategies
Goal setting

And more.

Our success advisors can work with you to enhance your academic skills, increase your self-confidence and help you discover new skills and motivation to assist you along the path to graduation.

Schedule a Student Success Appointment

Otter Academic Success Program

The Otter Academic Success Program is designed to support and guide students who are currently on academic probation with a CSUMB or cumulative GPA below 2.0. Our goal is to connect you with the resources and encouragement you need to thrive.

As part of the program, you will be added to the Otter Academic Success Canvas course and will complete key milestones throughout the semester. This includes

Meeting with both your academic advisor and success advisor
Attending a minimum of three tutoring sessions with the Cooperative Learning Center

Through the program, you will be empowered by your success team, receiving personalized support as you strive to achieve good academic standing and meet your academic goals.

If you have any questions about your academic probation status, please connect with your academic advisor and/or success advisor.

Success Advisors

NOTE: Guardian Scholars, EOP, TRiO SSS and CAMP students will meet with their program’s retention advisor to fulfill their Otter Academic Success program requirements and for their initial and follow-up appointments. However, they must also meet with their academic advisor to update their learning plan.

List of Success Advisors by Major

Major	Advisor(s)
Agricultural Plant and Soil Sciences	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Biology	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Business Administration	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Cinematic Arts and Technology	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Collaborative Health and Human Services	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Communication Design	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Computer Science	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Computer Science Online	Kayla Rolicheck
Environmental Science Technology and Policy	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Environmental Studies	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Ethnic and Gender Studies	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Global Studies	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Human Development and Family Science	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Humanities and Communication	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Japanese Language and Culture	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Kinesiology	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Liberal Studies	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Marine Science	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Mathematics	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Mechatronics Engineering	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Music	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Nursing	Alyssa Erikson, RN, PhD, CNE
Psychology	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Social and Behavioral Sciences	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Sociology	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Statistics	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Sustainable Hospitality Management	Jesus Clemente, M.A.
Undeclared	Naomi Dimas Bolanos, M.A.
Visual and Public Art	Jesus Clemente, M.A.

CARE Reports

Use this form to report concerns about a student’s

Health
Safety
Behavior or Conduct

or any other specific incidents of concern.

The CARE Manager works closely with Health and Wellness Services, University Police, Student Conduct, and other offices to support students in crisis or difficult personal situations.

Academic Standing, Disqualification and Reinstatement

Understand what academic standing is, how academic disqualification works, and how to be reinstated.

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Resources

Helpful resources on study strategies, financial literacy, time management and more.

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