Campus overview

Make Your Summer Count

Stay on track, get ahead or explore something new. Summer at Cal State Monterey Bay offers flexible course options for current students, incoming students and community members.

Summer courses are open to all interested students. Non-CSUMB students may enroll in regular degree-track classes through Open University without formal admission to the university.

Class Schedule and Dates

Summer class schedule will be posted in March.

Summer 2026 Add/Drop Dates

Summer 2026 Regular 8 week session (1) 4 weeks session 1
(RS1)
4 weeks session 2
(RS2)
Regular Non Standard Session
(RNS)
Term Dates June 1 - July 24 June 1 - June 26 June 29 - July 24
Varies based on class begin and end dates
Holidays (campus closed) June 19 & July 3 June 19 July 3 June 19 & July 3
Registration open March 16 March 16 March 16 March 16
Payment Deadline May 15 May 15 June 12 May 15
Last Day to Drop Class(es) to Receive a Full Refund May 31 May 31 June 28 Varies based on class begin date
To receive a full refund class(es) must be dropped no later than 1 day prior to the class begin date
First Day of Classes June 1 June 1 June 29
Varies based on class begin and end dates
Last Day to Add/Drop June 4 June 4 July 2 Varies based on class begin date
Last Day of Classes July 24 June 26 July 24 Varies based on class end dates
Grades are Due July 31 July 31 July 31 July 31
(For classes ending after July 31, grades will be due 1 day after class end date)
Grades are Posted to Student Account After July 31 After July 31 After July 31 After July 31

Summer Tuition and Fees

Review Summer Session tuition rates, mandatory fees and cost details based on your enrollment status and unit load. Plan ahead by understanding your expected charges and important payment information.

Summer Tuition Payments and Refunds

Find details about Summer Session billing, payment options and refund policies. Understand how tuition charges are applied and how enrollment changes may impact your account.