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 social justice. 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 for Black Excellence
The Helen Rucker Center for Black Excellence engages and empowers students, faculty, staff, and all community members through academic, professional, and cultural programming. The Center serves as a regional hub for Black advancement, scholarship, and engagement. All students, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin, are welcome.
Otter Cross Cultural Center
The Otter Cross Cultural Center (OC3) is committed to advancing the University's vision of diversity, cross-culturalism, and social justice. Our purpose is to promote a learning community of cross-cultural engagement, understanding, and exchange through education, collaboration, dialogue, and action!
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.