Welcome Back Week
Welcome Back Week is a series of events starting on Saturday, January 21 through Saturday, January 28 for new and returning students. Check out the 2023 Welcome Back Week events to help kick off your semester!
For any questions or accommodations, please contact the First Year Experience Office prior to the event.
Friday, January 20
New Resident Area Welcomes
6 - 9 p.m. | Varies by Area
Come meet residents, the RAs, and other Residential Life Staff at each area's welcome event. Please see your RA for details -- including the time and location of this event!
Saturday, January 21
Class Finding Tours
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | OSU 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 Spring 2023!
Lunch with an OL
12 - 1 p.m. | Dining Commons
Join the Orientation Leaders and other students in the Dining Commons to grab lunch and hang out before the Meet and Mingle!
You Otter Meet and Mingle
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | OSU Rookery
Meet the Orientation Leaders and Mingle with other Otters, play games, dance, and take a break before preparing for classes.
Yoga Snow Flow
4 - 5 p.m. | Building 98 - Meeting House
As we begin a new semester, take some time to slow down and commit to new intentions for the year ahead. Come settle into a deep practice that will nourish your body, mind, and heart. A sweet blend of twists, hip openers, and forward bends, along with some heart-opening, restful and restorative poses, breathing, and meditation will lead us into the quiet space. Give yourself the gift of this experience, or better yet: share it with a friend and come together! All levels welcome - beginner class.
Sunday, January 22
Lunar New Year Celebration
4 - 8 p.m. | OSU Plaza
Come and celebrate the year of the Rabbit with the Otter Cross Cultural Center! Lunar New Year is a traditional Asian festival that ushers in the new year with culturally significant celebrations. This event will feature a DJ and much more!
Residential Community Meetings
7 - 9 p.m. | Location varies by area
Residential students are required to attend community meetings. Please see your RA for the start time and location of your community's meeting.
Cookie Decorating
6 - 8 p.m. | Building 12 (First Year and Area 2) Cyber Cafe (Prom) Pinnacles Lobby (North Quad), Saratoga Center(East Campus)
Show us your creative flair by decorating your own cookie or just enjoy the company of other students to relax and unwind.
Monday, January 23
Bienvenidos con Burritos
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | OSU Main Quad Plaza
Bienvenidos Welcome back to campus! Swing by and grab a tasty burrito and some coffee before the start of class! The first day of classes is already stressful don't worry about the breakfast, we have it handled for you.
RESET for Spring
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Main Quad building 12
R.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 learn about the wellness resources available. Food, resting stations, and opportunity drawings are available.
Zumba
6 - 7 p.m. | Otter Sports Center
Zumba is back! Come kick it with AS and start your semester out strong with an hour long Zumba class!
Movie Night
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | OSU Ballroom
Come enjoy a movie with your friends. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. (Movie: Black Panther)
Tuesday, January 24
Snow Day
12 - 5 p.m. | Main Quad
Get in the winter spirit with us for a snowtastic day! We will be covering the main quad in snow and have food trucks available.
OSU Open House
4 -5:30 p.m. | OSU
Join us in the Otter Student Union, the Heartbeat of Campus for our Spring 2023 Winter Wonderland Open House.
COE Welcome Week Drop-Ins & Giveaways
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Building 2
Future K-12 Teachers! Meet your peer-mentors, get support, grab a snack and giveaway items. It's a grab and go type of event!
Wednesday, January 25
MOCA Mixer
4 - 5:30 p.m. | AS/SELD office
Come out to have a mixer with Men of Color Alliance (MOCA) in OSU room 302/304. Grab a free drink and talk with students!
Trivia Night
5 - 7 p.m. | Otter Express
Join Associated Students for our kick off of Trivia Wednesdays in the OE!
COE Welcome Week Drop-Ins & Giveaways
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Building 2
Future K-12 Teachers! Meet your peer-mentors, get support, grab a snack and giveaway items. It's a grab and go type of event!
Thursday, January 26
Paint and Sip
6 - 9 p.m. | Building 12, West Lounge
Come paint a magical winter painting and drink hot cocoa with extra marshmallows.
COE Welcome Week Drop-Ins & Giveaways
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Building 2
Future K-12 Teachers! Meet your peer-mentors, get support, grab a snack and giveaway items. It's a grab and go type of event!
Friday, January 26
Winter Formal Ball
8 - 11 p.m. | OSU Ballroom
Come in your best dressed as we celebrate the start of the semester with our first annual CSUMB Snow Ball. DJ (TBD) will be playing throughout the night along with free snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.
COE Welcome Week Drop-Ins & Giveaways
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Building 2
Future K-12 Teachers! Meet your peer-mentors, get support, grab a snack and giveaway items. It's a grab and go type of event!
Saturday, January 28
Open Mic Night
7 - 9 p.m. | OSU Rookery
Join us for the first Open Mic Night of the semester! Come share your talents or watch your fellow Otters perform!