Student Life

What is OtterCare?

The Hub

Access to free food and hygiene items, along with essential resources to help you stay healthy, focused and thriving.

What Students Use Most

Explore the Outdoors

Ready to hike, paddle, or camp? Outdoor Rec has the trips, gear, and guides to get you out there.

Otter Cycle Center

The Cycle Center offers free bike rentals, repairs, and safety resources to help CSUMB students ride smart and stay moving on and off campus.

Sports Clubs and Intramural Sports

A fun, low-pressure way to stay active, meet new people, and play the sports they love.

Associated Students

Get involved in student government, advocate for your peers, and help shape policies that impact student life across the campus.

Leadership Development

Grow your skills through workshops, retreats, and service opportunities that develop confidence, communication, and collaboration.

Student Organizations

Build community and make the most of your Otter experience.

Living On Campus

Living on campus means easy access to classes, built-in community, academic support, and all the resources you need to thrive at CSUMB.

Find Your Home on Campus

CSUMB offers a variety of housing options. From residence halls to apartments designed to support your comfort, connection, and success.

Applying for Housing

Applying for housing at Cal State Monterey Bay is a simple, step-by-step process. Whether you're an incoming first-year, transfer, or returning student, this guide walks you through everything from application timelines to room selection. Secure your spot and start planning your Otter experience tod

Stronger Together

We’re committed to your success with services that foster belonging, well-being and growth. From first-generation support to wellness programs and academic resources, you’ll find what you need to thrive at every stage of your journey.

Lifting You Up

From your first class to your final semester, you’re not alone. CSUMB offers personalized guidance, mentorship and resources that remove barriers and open doors. We’re here to help you stay on track, build confidence and reach your goals.

Find Your Balance

College life at CSUMB is more than academics — it’s about balance, connection and growth. From joining clubs to recharging in nature, you’ll find a welcoming community that supports your well-being and helps you feel at home.

Personal Growth and Counseling Center

Free, confidential mental health care for students, offering compassionate, culturally responsive support for well-being, personal growth and success.

Student Disability and Accessibility Center

SDAC works with students to ensure equal access to campus life. From accommodations to assistive tech, we’re here to support your academic success and self-advocacy.

Campus Health Center

Get the care you need, right on campus. Students have access to urgent care, primary care and diagnostic services through TeleMedicine or in-person appointments.

A Space for Identity, Equity, and Connection

The Otter Cross Cultural Center (OC3) is committed to building an inclusive campus through conversations on identity, social justice, and community. We empower students to explore who they are and how they belong.

A Community that Feels Like Home

Whether you're looking for support, solidarity, or just a place to be yourself, OC3 offers a welcoming space where students can connect, recharge, and create meaningful change.

Student Affinity Centers

Find your community, celebrate who you are. CSUMB’s student affinity centers are welcoming spaces that uplift diverse identities and promote belonging, leadership and cultural connection. Open to all students, these centers create opportunities for meaningful dialogue, shared experiences and persona