Otter Cross Cultural Center

Welcome to the OC3!

The Otter Cross Cultural Center (OC3) is dedicated to fostering inclusive, equitable, and supportive environments where all students can thrive academically and socially. We are committed to building a learning community through educational programs, advocacy, and student support services.

All students can take advantage of the following:

A fun and relaxing study space
Individual and student organization advising on leadership, identity, and positive social change
Cultural celebrations that represent the multicultural community we have on campus
Educational workshops and events that explore identity development and advocacy
Trainings on how to actively participate and engage in transforming your community
Resource library with books and movies that center the experiences of the multicultural community we have on our campus

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CSUMB Land Acknowledgment

Cal State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) resides on the indigenous homeland of the Amah Mutsun, Esselen, Ohlone, Rumsen, Salinan people and territories. It is on these rich homelands, where CSUMB not only thrives as an institution of higher education, but also provides an education abundant with service and experience to a diverse community of learners. As our students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members explore the university’s campus, remember to respect the land and take note of the natural beauty. Remember that ancestors rest below pathways and in other less traveled areas on campus. We Are Here - Let Ka Lai