Student Affinity Centers
The Affinity Centers at Cal State Monterey Bay foster a sense of belonging, empowerment, and advocacy. Through community-building, education, and leadership development, we provide inclusive spaces where students can explore their identities, engage in meaningful dialogue, and access resources that support their personal and academic success. Our goal is to cultivate a campus culture that celebrates our diverse community and encourages inclusivity. All students, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin, who are interested in Student Affinity Centers are welcome.
El Centro
El Centro’s mission is to cultivate, strengthen, and advance an inclusive and empowering community for students, staff and faculty that centers and celebrates Latiné/Chicanx identity. El Centro is a space for all students, staff, and faculty regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin, to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitude necessary in order to flourish emotionally, socially, academically and professionally.
Helen Rucker Center
The Helen Rucker Center engages and empowers students, faculty, staff, and community members, through academic, professional, and cultural programming centered in the wisdom, heritage, and histories of the African Diaspora. The Center serves as a regional hub for advancement, scholarship, and engagement of the African Diaspora and people from all backgrounds.
Otter Cross Cultural Center
The Otter Cultural Center fosters an inclusive, equitable, and empowering environment for all students that celebrates the rich cultural identities, histories, and lived experiences of our diverse campus community. The OC3 promotes student success through culturally affirming programs, collaborative partnerships, and transformative learning experiences. We serve as a vibrant hub for student advocacy, identity development, and intersectional dialogues.
OC3 actively bridges the university with the campus community to inspire individuals to reclaim their stories, identities, and community cultural wealth. Through culturally responsive programs, identity-affirming spaces, advocacy, and intentional partnerships, we work to create a campus culture rooted in respect, and that values inclusive excellence.
Rainbow Raft
The purpose of CSUMB’s Rainbow Raft Pride Center is to provide an open, safe, and inclusive space and to support queer intersectionality across the entire spectrum of the rainbow. The center aims to support all students by providing resources, engaging in advocacy, and offering educational and cultural programs relevant to the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
Undocu-Success Center
Undocu-Success Center strives to serve all undocumented students at CSUMB and the campus community with information and resources to promote a welcoming and safe campus environment for all students.