Otter Days
Welcome to the RAFT!
Otter Days is a series of in-person and virtual events starting on Friday, August 19 for all new and returning students. Not only are the events fun, but you'll learn a lot about the school, make new friends that will help you have a successful start to the school year.
Need information about Otter Days events? Stop by on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20 to the Otter Days info booth outside of the Otter Student Union from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. to speak to one of our orientation leader staff and learn how to get connected and where to go for Otter Days events.
Move-In Day #1: First Year Housing and Area Two
Parent and Family Reception
2-3 p.m. | Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library
Join CSUMB administrators, staff, and faculty at this reception designed just for you! This is the last big event for supporters before departing from campus after move-in. This is the place for supporters to grab a snack and drink, and to interact with campus!
Otter Days Kickoff and Group Meeting
5-6 p.m. | Otter Student Union
New students are invited to come to the Otter Days Kickoff to meet their Otter Days Leader and group and get an overview of how to get involved in the start of the semester.
Common Read Dinner and Discussion
6-7:30 p.m. | Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library
Do you spend way too much time on your phone? This year's common read book, "How to breakup with your phone" explores our relationship with technology. Learn how to discuss and connect with peers in a classroom environment prior to the start of the academic semester.
Ice Cream Social
7:30-9 p.m. | Main Quad
Take a break from unpacking and enjoy some FREE ice cream. This is an opportunity to meet new people, hang out with old friends, and have some fun before the school year begins!
Late Night at the Otter Student Union
8 p.m. - Midnight | Otter Student Union
Explore all that the Otter Student Union building has to offer as well as enjoy some free food, great music, and fun interactive events!
Move-In Day #2: North Quad, Promontory, East Campus
Class Finding Tours
10-11:30 a.m. | Outside Otter Student Union
Are you new to campus and need to know where your classes will be? Meet an Orientation Leader at their chosen location to go on a class finding tour to make sure you know where you need to go when you start classes. Any student who has not been to campus before is welcome to attend, not just new students for Fall 2022!
College Mixers
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Various Locations
Come meet your dean, faculty, and fellow students in your college.
RecFest
1-4 p.m. | Recreation Field
You Otter Play.. Come join the CSUMB Recreation team in celebrating our annual #CSUMBRecFest highlighting health, wellness and recreation opportunities for CSUMB students on and off campus. This event will host our Sports Clubs, Intramural Sports, Outdoor Recreation, and Otter Cycle Center. This an awesome chance to make some new connections with the CSUMB community and find ways to recreate, have fun, and live healthy.
Back to School Bingo
6-8 p.m. | Otter Student Union Ballroom
Looking to deck out your college room? Associated Students has you covered! Come join us for a night of Bingo for a chance to win prizes, giveaways, and dorm room essentials to start your year off!
New Student Convocation
10:30 a.m.-Noon | Recreation Field
New students for Fall 2022 are invited to attend their Convocation Ceremony before classes start for the Fall semester. At this session, new students will hear from campus representatives to kick off the semester and have the opportunity to interact with others in their cohort. Register for the event today!
Time Description: 10 - 10:30 a.m Students Check-in and T-Shirt distribution at the Recreation Field
10:30 - 10:40 a.m Convocation Kickoff 10:40 - 11:30 a.m Transformation Time 11:30 - 11:40 a.m. Distribute pins 11:40 - 11:45 a.m. Class Photo 11:45 - 11:50 a.m. President Quiñones address 11:50 - 11:55 a.m. Dr. Leslie Williams leads pinning ceremony Noon Clap-out to the Welcome BBQ Welcome BBQ
Noon-3 p.m. | Main Quad
Opportunity to gather as a campus community to welcome in the new academic year!
Residential Court Welcome Meeting
6-7 p.m. | By Area
New to on-campus housing? Returning for your third year? All on-campus residents are welcome to join Student Housing and Residential Life staff to learn more about living in East Campus in this new normal, from community expectations to sharing how we can best support you. Start building relationships with other residents and your RA today!
Commute, Coffee, Class!
8 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Parking Lot 71
Hungry on your first day of classes? Stop by parking lot 71 to pick up some coffee or a breakfast treat on your way to class!
New Student Reception sponsored by the African Heritage Faculty and Staff Alliance and Helen Rucker Center
4 - 6 p.m. | Otter Student Union Bayview Terrace
Come join us on August 22, 2022, for a reception to welcome incoming students! The reception is sponsored by the African Heritage Faculty and Staff Alliance and the Helen Rucker Center, who are both committed to ensuring that our students have a successful experience at the university.
Escape Room with Leadership Development
5-8 p.m. | Otter Student Union
Come Solve a Challenging Mystery in Escape Room, with your fellow Otters. RSVP on MyRaft Space is limited. Experience will last one hour.
Education Abroad Tabling
11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Main Quad
Join Education Abroad 101 to learn about our program offering for 2023, the application process, and scholarship opportunities.
Tech Success Set Up
1-2 p.m. | Cooperative Learning Center (CLC)
Wondering what you need to do tech-wise to successfully engage in your classes? Come to this class to get your device set up and overview the Google tools used for CSUMB communication and coursework. WIN PRIZES! Cooperative Learning Center and the IT Help Desk collaborating to support you.Monte's Music
4-6 p.m. | Otter Student Union
Live acoustic-style performance in the Otter Student Union.
Karaoke with the Clubs
7-9 p.m. | Otter Student Union Ballroom
Bring your singing voice and your dancing shoes or neither and be ready to have a good laugh and some fun. Karaoke hosted by our Inter-Club Council. There will be snack, prizes, and a good time to be had by all.OC3 Block Party
Noon-3 p.m. | Otter Student Union
The Otter Cross Cultural Center (OC3) Block Party brings together the CSUMB campus and the broader community to share knowledge and resources. The OC3 Block Party includes several cultural performances and tabling from student affinity organizations, community, and campus partners. The event provides opportunities for new students to learn about the campus and local community and how they can get involved. The OC3 Block Party is a community coming together.
Plant Party with Health and Wellness Services
2-4 p.m. | Main Quad
Join Health and Wellness Services staff and students to learn more about support services at CSUMB. Each participant will be able to plant and take home a succulent to brighten up their living space.
Residential Housing Association (RHA) Open House
6-7 p.m. | Dunes Hall, Building 10
Come learn more about the Residential Housing Association (RHA) and the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) at our Open House! Meet current student leadership, our advisors, and find out how you can be involved in available leadership roles that support events, leadership development, recognition, and advocacy for residential students!
Movie Night Under the Stars
8-10 p.m. | Inter-Garrison Plaza
Come enjoy a movie outside on the grass with your friends and popcorn.
Researcher Hangout!
2-3 p.m. | UROC Office
New to campus? Interested in research and graduate school? Hang out with some experienced undergrads and make new friends while learning how you can get involved.
Otter Student Union (OSU) Open House
3-5 p.m. | Otter Student Union
Join us in the Otter Student Union, the Heartbeat of Campus for our Fall 2022 Open House. Learn about the OSU, OC3, SELD, AS, FYE, Campus Dining, and the Campus Store. Free food, great swag, and be entered for a chance to win some cool prizes!Cooking with CSUMB
3-4 p.m. | VirtualWant to learn more about how to cook as a college student? Come hang out with Basic Needs and learn some kitchen tricks and tips along with an easy, healthy recipe!Blue Crue Welcome Back
6-7 p.m. | Cardinale Stadium
Blue Crue, CSUMB student spirit group, will be supporting our Otter Women's Soccer team as they kick of the season. Giveaways, Free Food, Monte & More!
Friday Mountain Bike Ride
10 a.m.-4cp.m. | Otter Cycle Center, Building 12
Join Recreation for our free Friday Mountain Bike Rides. You will get a free bike rental, helmet. We lead "No Drop Rides", which means that you will never be left behind, EVER. We will take you on a ride from the Otter Cycle Center to the Fort Ord National Monument only 1.5 miles away. With over 82 miles of trails, each ride will be different and tailored to the group's ability.
You Otter Craft with Us
5-7 p.m. | OSU Rookery
Feeling artsy? Come on over to create, craft, and connect with your fellow Otters! We'll provide the supplies, you provide the creativity.
Monte Royale: Casino Night
8-11 p.m. | Otter Student Union Ballroom
Come test your luck and see if you can beat the house at our very own Monte Royale Casino. Great prizes and food.
End of Summer Block Party
4-7 p.m. | Main Quad
Join Student Housing and Residential Life for a Block Party celebrating the end of Summer and the beginning of the academic year!
Silent Disco Dance Party
7-9 p.m. | Otter Student Union Ballroom
Join the Multicultural Greek Council at Glow Otters! - Silent Disco Dance Party! All are welcome! Dance the night away with MGC as we kick off the year with a bang (silently of course)!
Otter Media Showcase
4-6 p.m. | Divarty
Join Otter Media for their official re launch and kick off event for the year! Learn more about how to get involved with Otter Media while enjoying live music, food, and art.
Tye-Dye on Divarty
4-6 p.m. | Divarty Quad
Join Community Engagement and Otter Media for some fun in the sun and tie-dye tshirts! Tie-Dye and dance the day away or just hang out with your friends - whatever works for you! It's all about communtiy here at CSUMB! Go Otters!
Parent Student Resource Fair
4-6 p.m. | East Campus
Join a Family-Friendly event created to provide parenting students with on-campus and off-campus resources and information in one location. Feel free to bring your kids there will be activities for them.