Otter Days
Welcome to the RAFT!
Otter Days is a series of virtual events starting on Friday, August 20 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.
Otter Days Virtual Info Booth
Need information about how to get engaged? Looking for referrals to key departments? Stop-by the Otter Days Virtual Info Booth for support Friday, August 20 - Sunday, August 22 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Questions about Academic Advising? Call 831-582-3915.
RHA Ice Cream Social
7 p.m.-9 p.m.
We are excited to see all the new faces and returning ones for Move-In Day. Eat some free ice cream at our annual Ice Cream Social on Friday, August 20! This is one of the largest events of the year so stop on by to enjoy the fun with new friends and old ones. We can't wait to see you there!
Late Night with Otter Student Union
8 p.m.-9 p.m.
Make friends! Play games! Learn how to cook a delicious meal! Connect with your fellow Otters across multiple events including friend speed dating and emoji-ology.
Class Finding Tours
9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Main Quad
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 2021! Masks and social distancing are required.
RecFest
1 p.m.-4 p.m. | Student Recreation Field
"You Otter Play"...Come join the CSUMB Recreation family in celebrating our third annual #CSUMBRecFest highlighting health, wellness and recreation opportunities for students on and off campus. This event will host all Recreation program areas: Sports Club, Intramural Sports, Outdoor Rec, and Otter Cycle Center. There will be food, games, and special events. This an awesome chance to make some new connections with the CSUMB Recreation community and find your own special way to recreate, have fun, and live healthy.
New Student Convocation
10:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | Recreation Field
New students for Fall 2021 are invited to attend their Convocation Ceremony. At this session, you will hear from campus representatives to kick off the semester and have the opportunity to interact with others in your cohort. Register today!
Welcome BBQ
12 p.m.-3 p.m. | Main Quad
Opportunity to gather as a campus community to welcome in the new academic year! Join your fellow otters in games, give-a-aways, and a BBQ lunch.
Mandatory Welcome Floor and Court Meetings
6 p.m. | Your Floor or Court
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 a residential community. Start building relationships with other residents and your RA today!
Get your Calendar together, BINGO with CLC
Students are invited to set up their classes, study time, work and other important events in Google Calendar to help them keep organized and on track for a Otter-tastic semester! We will play BINGO and have some give aways!
Drive, Park, Donut, Class
Enjoy a snack and some coffee on the way to your first class of the semester!
Mountain Bike Skills Clinic
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Come get your fix with the Otter Cycle Center's Tech Tuesdays. On Tuesdays we will release a new video about caring for your bike, and other bike related information.
Pop-in Cooperative Learning Center (CLC) Open House
12 p.m.-2 p.m. | Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library, 2nd Floor
Pop-inside the CLC, take a look at what we offer, get scheduled for study sessions, one-on-one with a tutor and grab a popsicle. You don't have to wait until your behind or struggling, get ahead with the CLC!
Center for Black Student Success (CBSS) Welcome and Info Session
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Learn about scholarships, mentorship and research opportunities, as well as exciting cultural programming provided through the Center for Black Student Success.
Corn Hole Tournament
12 p.m.-2 p.m.
"You Otter Play".. Come join the CSUMB Recreation - Intramural Sports community and play Corn Hole (aka Bag Bean Toss). Meet new people, join a community and have fun.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) Welcome Event
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Join UROC to learn how we support students from all majors build educational ownership, intellectual vibrancy, and scholarly identity through mentored undergrasduate research.
Residential Housing Association (RHA) and National Residential Hall Honorary (NRHH) Open House
8 p.m.
Come learn more about leadership, service, and recognition opportunities available to residential students through RHA and NRHH!
Outdoor Expo
12 p.m.-2 p.m.
Learn and enhance your outdoor skills such as land navigation using a compass, tying knots, and leave no trace principles. Bring your bike and our mechanics will help you fix it up or jump on our bike blender for a refreshing smoothie.
Mountain Bike Skills Clinic
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Learn basic mt. bike handling skills, for greater balance, stability, and control.
Friday Mountain Bike Ride
12 p.m.-4 p.m. | Otter Cycle Center, Building 12
Ride from campus to explore the Fort Ord National Monument trails. Free bike and helmet.
Uno Tournament
7 p.m.- 8p.m. | Virtual
UNO is a classic card game that we are putting a virtual twist on! Come play and try to win an Intramural Sports Shirt.
Skills Clinic and Mountain Bike Ride
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Learn basic mt. bike handling skills, for greater balance, stability, and control. Then go practice those skills on a ride in Fort Ord National Monument.
Coastal Bike Ride
11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Otter Cycle Center, Building 12
Ride from campus to Montrey allong the beautiful coastal trail.
Affinity Org Get to Know!
Otter Showcase
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Explore 100+ student clubs and organizations. Music, food, and involvment are waiting for you at this event.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) Student Research Panel
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
RHA Open Mic Night
7 p.m.
RHA invites you to showcase your talents and enjoy the talents of your fellow Otters at the first Open Mic Night of the year! Join us on Saturday, September 4 and every first Saturday to follow!
RHA Pool Party
1 p.m. | Aquatic Center
Splash into the new semester and join us at our annual pool party! We provide the music, you provide the people!