Area Welcomes! (Required Community Meetings)
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Varies
Audience: StudentsBeing a part of our on-campus community comes with expectations that are meant to make your experience amazing. This meeting is required and will be followed by a variety of fun events around campus. Please see your RA for details on the location of your community meeting!
Welcome to Main Quad: Cookie Decorating
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: OSU Rookery & A2 Lobbies
Audience: StudentsCome meet other Area 1 and Area 2 residents, the RAs, and other Residential Life Staff to enjoy some cookie decorating with your community!
Welcome to Suite and Apartments: Succulent Planting
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Pinnacles Lobby and Promontory Cafe
Audience: StudentsCome meet other North Quad or Promontory residents, the RAs, and other Residential Life Staff to plant a succulent you can take home! Please talk to your RA to determine the closest event location to you!
Welcome to East Campus: Game Night
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Saratoga Center
Audience: StudentsCome meet other East Campus residents, the RAs, and other Residential Life Staff to enjoy a video game tournament with your community!
New Student Orientation
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Campus
Audience: Incoming Students for Spring 2025Welcome to your Spring 2025 Transfer Orientation Session! For more information about orientation, be sure to visit our website. In person orientation is mandatory for all incoming students and part II involves completing an online self-guided orientation module ​prior to arriving on campus.
Day Of Service
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Otter Student Union Ballroom
Audience: StudentsJoin us for a Day of Service, where CSUMB students come together to make a difference through impactful community service projects across the beautiful Monterey Peninsula. Be among the first 100 to check in and snag a free T-shirt, then enjoy a morning of giving back, complete with provided transportation and lunch after. Let’s work together to create change, build connections, and show the strength of the Otter spirit!
Donut and Dash
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Location: Lot 71
Audience: StudentsStop by Lot 71 to grab a donut and some coffee before you dash off to class.
Professional Headshots
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: OSU Ballroom
Audience: StudentsAre you in need of a professional headshot for your LinkedIn account? Take this opportunity to receive a headshot for free at the on-campus job fair.
On-Campus Job Fair
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: OSU Ballroom
Audience: StudentsOn-campus jobs offer a range of benefits that can positively impact a student's college experience and future career. Some of these benefits include: convenience, time management skill development, networking, professional development, and above all a supportive environment. Stop by with your resume or ask about the types of job and internship opportunities that are available to you today!
RESET for Spring
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: OSU Main Quad Plaza
Audience: StudentsR.E.S.E.T. for Spring semester with Health and Wellness Services. Learn and practice tips for your well-being using our reset model - reflect, eat, sleep, exercise and talk. Various stations will be set-up for students to practice these skills and to learn about wellness resources available.
Colores of Unity
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: West Lounge & El Centro
Audience: StudentsJoin El Centro for bracelet making and a collective art piece activity in honor of National Day of Racial Healing!
Karaoke with the clubs
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: OSU Game Room
Audience: StudentsBring 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 snacks and a good time to be had by all.
Donut and Dash
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Location: Lot 71
Audience: StudentsStop by Lot 71 to grab a donut and some coffee before you dash off to class.
I <3 MB Shirt Giveaway
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: OSU Main Quad Plaza
Audience: StudentsThe start of the academic year is a great time to stock up on otter swag! Pick up your FREE t-shirt by stopping at our booth and have a great first day of class. T-shirts are available while supplies last so don't delay!
Student with Disabilities: Life after CSUMB/Disability Employment Accommodations
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: OSU 210
Audience: StudentsWant to learn more about disability accommodations in employment? Come to our workshop to answer these questions and more: *What is a reasonable employment accommodation and how is it determined? *Types of employment accommodations *When to disclose the need for an accommodation *What to provide to your employer for documentation
Speedway Showdown: Welcome Back Mario Kart Tournament
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: OSU Ballroom
Audience: StudentsJoin us for an exhilarating Mario Kart tournament featuring classic tracks and multiplayer mayhem. Participate or cheer on your friends and witness the crowning of the Mario Kart Champion during the trophy presentation. Don't miss the chance to kick off the semester with high-speed fun and friendly competition!
Otter Thursday
Time: 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: OSU Main Plaza
Audience: Students/Faculty/StaffJoin us for CSUMB's tradition, Otter Thursday, a spirit-driven experience occurring every Thursday which includes a pep rally at the Otter Student Union providing free food, music, activities, and giveaways. Each week we'll be joined by different campus partners, activities, and free food, so make sure you stop by!
Cocoa & Coloring
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: CLC
Audience: StudentsStop into the CLC for a hot cup of cocoa and a chance to relax and watch a cozy movie with some CLC tutors.
hOtter Wing Challenge
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Otter Express
Audience: StudentsCan you handle the heat?! Challengers will have the opportunity to sample increasingly hot sauced wings and earn some bragging rights. Additional food & drinks will be available plus things to cool down the spice if needed. All challengers will receive an honorary t-shirt.
Mushroom Hike
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: AVC
Audience: AllJoin us for a hike as we identify different types of mushrooms growing around campus. We'll meet in front of the Alumni & Visitors Center and navigate some of the trails behind the Crescent. It is recommended that appropriate footwear is worn to go on trails and through possible muddy areas depending on the rains. Long sleeves and pants are highly recommended and as always, keep an eye out for poison oak!
High Ropes Adventure
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: ELC
Audience: AllJoin Recreation for High Ropes Adventure! Come climb our 5 high ropes elements to kick off the new semester. Be sure to come prepared with closed toed shoes!
Friday MTB ride
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Otter Cycle Center
Audience: StudentsJoin Recreation for our free Friday Mountain Bike Rides. You will get a free bike rental, and a 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.
Winter Ball
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: OSU Ballroom
Audience: StudentsCome in your best dressed as we celebrate the start of the semester with our second annual CSUMB Snow Ball. Our DJ will be playing throughout the night along with free snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.
Sunset Hike
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Recreation Desk, BLDG 12
Audience: StudentsHave you always wanted to catch a sunset but you don't know where to go? Join us as we hike to the beach and weather permitting, catch an amazing sunset together. We will then head back before the beach closes, 30 minutes after sunset, to head back to campus.
Welcome Back Bingo
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: OSU Ballroom
Audience: StudentsJoin us for an evening of excitement, laughter, and fantastic prizes at our thrilling Bingo Event! Get ready to shout "BINGO!" as we gather for an unforgettable night of fun and friendly competition.
Otter Ears Craft Night
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Building 12, East Lounge
Audience: AllJoin us for an Otter-tastic evening of creativity at our Otter Ears Craft Night! Unleash your inner otter and get ready to design your very own set of magical otter ears that showcase your school spirit in style.
Movie Night @ OSU (Deadpool & Wolverine)
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: OSU Ballroom
Audience: AllJoin us for a hilarious and action-packed night featuring Deadpool and Wolverine! This iconic duo is back for another unforgettable adventure, and we're bringing it to the Otter Student Union. From hilarious banter to heart-pounding battles, this film promises to deliver non-stop entertainment. We'll be providing snacks and drinks to keep you fueled throughout the movie and we encourage you to come dressed as your favorite Marvel character. Don't forget to bring your own blanket for a comfortable viewing experience.
Don't miss this chance to see Deadpool and Wolverine on the big screen and connect with fellow Marvel fans.