Associated Students

Student-Led Leadership, Advocacy and Support for Campus Life

Associated Students (AS) is the official student government organization at Cal State Monterey Bay. Associated Students represents your voice in campus decision-making and oversees programs, services and funding that support campus life.

Through collaboration with university administration and campus departments, Associated Students helps address concerns, allocate resources and guide initiatives that shape your experience. This includes support for campus events, student organizations, sports clubs, media and services used throughout the year.

Associated Students also offers ways for you to take part in leadership, advocacy and campus operations. Through elected positions, councils, committees and paid roles, you can gain experience while contributing to the campus community.

Our Values

Community

We strive to promote a positive image of our University and students on campus, in the region, and to organizations, universities, companies, and other student governments across the state. We also pledge to serve our students, whom we represent and to whom we are ultimately accountable. We are Otters!

Advocacy

We, Associated Students of California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), will strive to ensure our students’ voices are heard within the university, community, region, and the State.

We actively do so through the University’s shared governance and our representation in the President’s Extended Cabinet, Academic Faculty Senate, California State Student Association (CSSA), and other standing or special committees designed by AS.

The concerns of our students are our concerns; we are made in the CSU.

Legacy

We will strive to support the growth of student leaders on campus by providing opportunities to leave their legacy by achieving multiple goals, gaining applicable skills, and working collectively with our fellow Otters to empower the community.

Inclusivity

We will strive to uphold the university’s Founding Vision Statement through our shared governance, advocacy, and AS initiatives to support equal access and opportunity for all students. We are committed to promoting an inclusive learning community that ensures diversity of people and ideas within our organization and divisions. Raft up!

Get Involved with Associated Students

There are many ways for you to take part in Associated Students, whether you want to lead, create, advocate, or support campus life.

You can get involved by:

• Applying for available positions on Handshake.
• Running for office or serving in student government.
• Attending an event.
• And so much more!

No matter how you choose to participate, Associated Students offers opportunities to build leadership skills while contributing to the campus community.