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The mission of CSUMB Alumni Association is to provide opportunities for alumni to remain engaged, connected, and give back to current and future students of CSUMB.

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The Associated Students of California State University, Monterey Bay is an organization that seeks to serve, empower, and represent students in all areas of student concern. We engage in an active role in the decisions, actions, and the affairs of our university through advocacy and equitable governance.

We seek to uphold our university's commitment to its Vision Statement in providing higher education to the "diverse people of California, especially the working class, historically undereducated and low-income populations," by advocating for affordable tuition and fees, and ensuring that student support services remain available as a means to ensure student retention and completion of higher education degrees.

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The CSUMB Basic Needs Initiative endeavors to support students to be successful by ensuring their basic needs are met through resources, access and advocacy.

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The Career Development Office assists students and alumni through all phases of career development and bridges the transition between the academic environment and the world of work.

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CAT provides teaching with technology support to faculty.

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CSUMB's advising mission is to provide high-quality advising services to a diverse undergraduate population. Professional staff advisors will assist students in developing realistic and meaningful educational plans by utilizing campus resources and advising tools to become more self-reliant navigators of their academic, personal, and career goals.

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The Center for Advising, Career and Student Success provides students with opportunities to integrate their academic, personal and professional development into activities that incorporate self-assessment of:
Academic and personal skills
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The mission of the Cheese Club is to share all of the wonderful cheeses of the world with the CSUMB community all while having a little bit of fun.

"Cheese is milk's leap towards immortality"
-Clifton Fadiman

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Members will:
-Learn about the different kinds of cheeses
-Enjoy yummy cheeses at our weekly meetings
-Encouraged to take part in our discussions
-Encouraged to donate a few dollars to the group for every tasting they attend (how we pay for the cheese)
-Access to our collective knowledge

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Stay up-to-date with all CINE events.

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The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences empowers students to critically examine their place in the world: to imagine, communicate, collaborate, create, and transform. Our graduates are engaged global citizens who have studied a wide range of topics, such as art, communication, film, language, and psychology. Our students learn to apply values, interdisciplinary knowledge, and skills, equipping them to provide creative and socially responsible solutions for the future.

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Connect with CAHSS' 6 Departments & 11 Majors: Cinematic Arts & Technology; Humanities & Communication; Performing & Visual Arts; Psychology; Social Sciences & Global Studies; World Languages & Cultures, and our facility at the World Theater.

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To inspire the practice of responsible business, balancing profit, people, ethics, equity and planet, we promote the success of our ethnically and economically diverse students by facilitating engaged learning involving real-world challenges, conduct practice-relevant research and collaborate with community and regional partners.

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COE Engagement, Student Services

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Strengthening the quality of life of the diverse communities with whom we live, work and serve through collaborative and community-informed education, research, training and service.

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The College of Science provides a broad-based, integrated approach to the study of science, technology, design, mathematics, and a framework for making informed and ethical choices in the information age.

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We are committed to supporting and enhancing an already pertinent culture of service at CSUMB through service. A place where students make a difference in the community, enhance their personal and social awareness, gain new learning perspectives, meet new people, and develop transferable skills. We strive to encourage every student to "be a catalyst for social change."

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The Cooperative Learning Center engages a community of diverse learners in peer-to-peer collaboration to develop study skills, habits of mind, and knowledge essential for interdisciplinary learning.

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Welcome to the CSUMB Campus Chaplaincy, a service to students, faculty, and staff of CSUMB. We provide pastoral care for individuals and the campus community, interfaith and interdenominational resources, and support to faith-related clubs, programs, and events at CSUMB. We serve all faith and traditions.

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To develop, mentor, and support the next generation of transformative community leaders.

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College Corps Fellows are part of a statewide program to develop the next generation of transformational community leaders. Fellows will serve in the community for 360 hours over the academic year in K12 settings, addressing some of the urgent needs in the community. Fellows receive $10,000 of support in a living stipend and educational award, mentoring and supervision by community partners and faculty, and leadership opportunities to develop their skills.

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Providing resources to and opportunities for connection for CSUMB Commuter Students.

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Access to commuter forum. Links to commuter resources. Information about commuter specific events.

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The CSUMB Makerspace is a collaborative place, where all users can create, make, do, tinker, hack, prototype, iterate, teach, and learn.

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Free access to tools, materials, and educational opportunities for a variety of Maker Activities.

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The CSUMB Pre-Law group supports, educates, provides resources, and connects students interested in pursuing law school after completing their undergraduate experience.

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If you are interested in attending law school after CSUMB, this group is for you! Moderated by the CSUMB Pre-Law advisor, it provides:

* A way to connect with pre-law advising at CSUMB
* News and updates about the law school admission process
* Access to a community of students interested in attending law school
* A place to learn more about upcoming pre-law or law school events/resources

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Our mission is to provide an equitable and inclusive learning environment where each of our students can flourish with a positive growth mindset about learning statistics or mathematics. Our instructors use a combination of innovative teaching pedagogies including complex instruction, reading apprenticeship, standard based grading and inquiry based learning to teach and engage the minds of today. Our Department highly values lived experiences and the richness that a diverse student population brings to the learning environment.

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To support our campus community in preparation for the future through integrated and experimental use of technologies as resources to people, catalysts for learning, and providers of increased access and enriched quality learning.

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Education Abroad at CSUMB offers an extraordinary opportunity to expand your horizons, gain fresh perspectives, learn in new academic contexts, boost your resume, pick up or improve a foreign language, meet fascinating people, and challenge yourself in a completely unique way.

The Education Abroad Team believes every student deserves this transformative experience, and we offer a wide range of programs to suit the needs of all our diverse students. So take a look around. Explore the 100+ programs in more than 30 countries worldwide to find the opportunity that's right for you.

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Our programs are accredited at the state level and are accessible full time and part time using face to face and on-line/hybrid classes.

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CSUMB's Centro will serve as a central hub and resource for Chicanx/Latinx student success, by providing academic, social, and personal support in a welcoming space to be the affirming and diverse home students deserve while pursuing their educational and personal goals.

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New Student Otter Orientation aims to include all new first time (First Year and Transfer) students and their families/supporters as they acclimate and transition into the CSUMB community. By collaborating with campus partners, we will expose all new students to the resources available to them, providing social, academic, and campus integration in order to focus on student success and retention.

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After attending New Student Otter Orientation, new students, their families/supporters will:

-Be able to navigate campus resources successfully
-Begin to develop a sense of belonging on campus
-Develop connections with students, staff, and faculty

First Year Experience not only conducts CSUMB Orientation programs for undergraduate students, but we also provide resources and events throughout a student's transition to CSUMB.

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Build Graduate Student Culture

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Guardian Scholars is a support and retention program committed to holistically supporting former and current foster youth, and those exposed to homelessness.

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(Formerly known as Return of the Natives) Our mission is to bring nature closer to people, and people closer to nature through hands-on experiences in community based habitat restoration and environmental education.

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The mission of Health & Wellness Services' Health Promotion and Education program is to encourage and enhance practices of wellness among members of the CSUMB community.

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Inspiring and supporting the next generation of talented undergraduate college students from historically marginalized background by creating innovative approaches to student development, health career preparation, and wellness in the Monterey Bay area.

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Within the program you'll have the opportunity of paid or unpaid internship, volunteer options, networking opportunities within the community, and workshops to help improve your skills. This program also prepares students for clinical and non-clinical careers in the healthcare industry. Come join this program to be in the next generation of diverse and powerful health care leaders and professionals!

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The Helen Rucker Center for Black Excellence engages and empowers African Diaspora students, faculty, staff, and community members through academic, professional, and cultural programming. The Center serves as a regional hub for Black advancement, scholarship, and engagement.

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The mission of the Human Development and Family Science Department is:

To provide high-quality instruction and learning experiences, across the lifespan and within family contexts, for students;

To bridge classroom learning with applied learning opportunities;

To foster professionals who articulate the strengths of diversity, inclusion, and equity for individuals, families, and communities

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The Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED) is an institute of CSUMB's College of Business and works collaboratively with other regional organizations to create and support businesses and entrepreneurs, promote inclusivity, community, and ecology and create prosperity in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties.

Each year the iiED assists over 1,000 entrepreneurs develop and launch their ideas. Through mentoring, advising, technical assistance, and network development, the iiED provides critical support to the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. Much of this support is directed to underserved communities located throughout Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties. Through its annual programs, such as Startup Weekend, Startup Challenge, and the Startup Investment and Community Capital Expo, the monthly Startup Monterey Bay Connect, and its virtual incubator, Startup Launchpad, iiED is creating a community of entrepreneurs and mentors who can support each other in developing innovative businesses in our region.

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Free admission to iiED events as a CSUMB student
Access to apply for business mentoring/advising for you and your business
Monthly news and updates about entrepreneurship in the Monterey Bay region
Keeping up to date and networking with the local small business, startup, and entrepreneurship community!

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International Student & Scholar Services provides various support services to international students and scholars which helps CSUMB achieve its strategic plan of inclusive excellence and global engagement.

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To increase physical activity among all in the CSUMB community.

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MAESTROs mission is to provide future educators with equitable academic pathways and student support systems; while building a diverse, culturally sustaining, and anti-racist teacher workforce that transforms our schools and communities.

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Technology Loan Program
Target Tutoring
Peer Mentoring
Dedicated Academic Counselor
CBEST, CSET, RICA support services
Enhanced field experience in K-12schools through Service Learning
Informational Sessions & Workshops
Community Building Activities
Educator Advocates Program
Living Learning Program
Peer Networking Events
Transfer support & resources from local community colleges
Explore education career pathways
Credentials Application Support

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The goal of the CSUMB Men of Color Alliance is to create systemic changes in higher education and improve outcomes and decrease equity gaps for Black, Latinx, Asian Pacific Islander and Native American males. Anyone is open to join as a male of color or an ally.

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Professional and academic success, socials and events, brotherhood, and building community

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This group is to help people who want to develop their skills in navigating and using the MyRaft system. Resources are available to hone your skills, engage in training, discover resources, and develop ideas to strengthen MyRaft and its implementation. This group also serves as a forum for questions, ideas, and best practices in this system for the CSUMB community.

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The Purpose of NCBI@CSUMB is to:
1. Eliminate every form of prejudice, discrimination and intolerance
2. Promote healing from the impact of oppression
3. Empower members of historically marginalized groups
4. Teach members of historically privileged groups to become better allies

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Members have access to NCBI events and programs such as:
Affinity Group and Activist Leaders Support
Welcoming Diversity workshops
Historically Black Church Tour
Monterey Bay Black Folks Event Calendar

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Inclusive sustainability seeks to support the natural environment and all people living within it - with equity.

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In support of the University's mission, the Office of the Registrar provides exceptional service to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community. By ensuring adherence to academic policies, preserving academic integrity, and maintaining secure and accurate records, we support our students from the point of matriculation to the completion of their academic goals.

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Serve, Challenge, and Support each other in pursuit of student-athlete success.

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To inform students about upcoming opportunities, events, and activities to enhance their student experience and support their success.

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Provides student awareness of opportunities for engagement and student success.

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The Otter Collective program enhances the student experience by linking them one-on-one with a student peer mentor. Students are paired with student invested in their success - a student ready to listen, inspire, help navigate challenges, and recognize opportunities. Students will learn what to expect in school, how to approach challenges, gain career advice, and valuable insights, while student mentors will build their networks and develop skills to become better professionals and leaders.

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This group is for mentors and mentees participating in the Otter Collective program for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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The Otter Cross Cultural Center (OC3) cultivates active agents of change through the use of storytelling, intersectionality, and inter-generational pipelines of knowledge. Grounded in this triad, the OC3 fosters opportunities for continued knowledge, civic engagement, and social justice activism. The OC3 actively builds strong relationships within and beyond campus communities to inspire individuals to reclaim their stories, identities, and community wealth by offering social justice trainings, programs, events, and services that are open to all.

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Welcome to Otter Kitchens! Proudly serving the CSU Monterey Bay community!

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[ottermedia] is the CSUMB's student network and hub of the campus community. From TV broadcasting to music and video streaming, Otter Media allows for a hands-on opportunity at public broadcasting production.

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The Otter Sports Center is open to CSUMB students for individual workouts and modified activities.

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The Otter Student Union is the heartbeat of campus and a bridge to surrounding communities, providing spaces, opportunities, and advocacy that cultivate belonging reflective of CSUMB's founding vision.

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We strive to promote the mental health of CSUMB students in order to improve the quality of their lives and aid them in achieving academic success. We are committed to the development of the whole person: academically, personally, socially, spiritually, and physically.

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The President's Committee on Equity and Inclusion is an advisory body to the President. It has representatives from all divisions on campus. The primary responsibility of the committee is to provide campus leadership and be accountable for efforts that promote an equitable and inclusive campus community.

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The mission of CSUMB's Rainbow Raft Pride Center is to promote queer intersectionality across the entire spectrum of the rainbow. It nurtures queer and trans communities, provides resources, and offers LGBTQ+ educational and cultural programs to promote equality and respect for all.

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Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) self-defense training is offered FREE of charge by the nationally certified instructors of the CSUMB Police Department (UPD).

You must be a female CSUMB student, staff, faculty, Schoonover Park resident or live-in family member of any of the former.

The course is 16 hours in length, split into two 8 hour blocks. Participation for both days is required. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing and closed toed shoes.

The course includes lecture, discussion and self-defense techniques suitable for women of ages 15 years old and over (15 -17 require waiver form to be filled out)

For more information on R.A.D. Systems please go to: http://rad-systems.com/about_faq.html

For more information and/or disability accommodations, please contact the CSUMB R.A.D. Coordinator at rad@csumb.edu

Visit CSUMB UPD web page at https://csumb.edu/police/rape-aggression-defense-rad-systems/ for further information and details.

Training will be held on the CSUMB campus. The specific location of the training will be disclosed after registration and confirmation of your CSUMB status.

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The R.A.D. Systems of Self Defense offers programs for women, children, men and seniors. These offerings provide a truly holistic approach to self defense education, supporting the necessity of continuous learning in order to provide realistic options for each population as they go through life. Each of these programs includes educational components comprised of lecture, discussion, physical resistive strategies. All of which are facilitated by certified R.A.D. Instructors supported by a network of dedicated professionals who honor one another’s student through our unique Lifetime Return and Practice Policy.

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We create healthy living environments through innovative and experiential learning opportunities. We design programs that foster growth, leadership and wellbeing for the CSUMB community.

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The Science Student Success (S3) Program is designed to support undergraduate students in the sciences, specifically those who are considered first-generation, low-income, and underserved in the sciences. Our objective is to ensure that you meet your academic, personal, and professional goals during your time at CSUMB. We offer a variety of services, which include community-building activities, career-exploration workshops, networking opportunities, tutoring, and mentoring.

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Inspiring second-year students to explore their unique identity by developing goals that support their interests for a brighter future.

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The SYE program is targeted to support students through their Second-Year at CSUMB. We recognize the unique needs of this academic year and provide programming designed to support your college and career development, along with identity exploration. Participation in this group and its events will help you:
*Explore your unique identity.
*Help develop mindfulness habits to manage stress.
*Explore your major, ensuring it's the right fit for you!
*Work on career development- it's never too early to build your resume by studying abroad, joining research teams, or getting a part-time job!
*Connect with staff and faculty to help network later to land a job!
*Financial Literacy Training: FAFSA is hard enough; what about paying bills? Saving money for a house? Helpful tips on "adulting."

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The mission of the Service Learning Institute is to foster and promote social justice by cultivating reciprocal service and learning partnerships among CSUMB students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding tri-county community.

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Student Disability and Accessibility Center (SDAC) promotes empowerment, wellness and full integration of students with disabilities into campus life and the campus community. It seeks to provide academic and personal support services to students with disabilities to help them attain success at CSU, Monterey Bay.

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Student Engagement & Leadership Development serves as a catalyst in the development of a dynamic and diverse university community that facilitates intentional student engagement opportunities locally, regionally, and nationally.

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Make your summer count! Summer at CSUMB is an extraordinary opportunity to take classes to get ahead, stay on track, or pursue a new interest. Summer classes are available to all interested students and community members. Visit our website for more information: https://csumb.edu/summer/

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The CSUMB Library provides information resources, user-centered services, and an inviting, collaborative environment to foster intellectual curiosity, sustain scholarship and creativity, and inspire lifelong learning for the diverse community we serve.

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The Transfer Student Success Center assists students in creating connections with each other, campus resources, and pathways to academic and career success. We work to increase student confidence, engagement, knowledge of support services, strengthening a sense of belonging and connection to the University.

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Transferring to a university provides new opportunities and challenges. We recognize that you are not new to the college experience, yet you may have many questions, need support, or want to find allies and supporters. The Transfer Student Success Center provides services to assist students with navigating the academic and cultural landscape of CSUMB. In collaboration with campus partners, the program connects students with success services to aid them in their academic, professional, and personal endeavors.

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Getting to campus and around town is easy, and as an Otter you have mobility options. We encourage campus community members to use active forms of transport in order to reduce environmental impacts, and encourage healthy living.

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Our mission is to contribute to the success of first generation, low-income students, and individuals with disabilities by supporting and empowering program participants in their academic, personal, and professional growth.

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TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) & SSS STEM-Health Sciences are federally funded programs to support first generation, low-income students and students with disabilities. We provide advising, academic support, financial literacy, cultural enrichment, grad school exploration, professional development, and community.

NOTE: This page is exclusive to admitted & active TRIO participants. If you're not in TRIO yet, check out our info and applications at csumb.edu/trio!

This group is for current, admitted TRIO SSS & SSS STEM-HS participants. If you're not a current TRIO participant, you can check out information about how to apply at csumb.edu/trio.

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We promote scholarly identity, intellectual vibrancy, and the development of social capital by facilitating mentored undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity that is composed of rigorous, authentic, and calibrated scholarly activities by providing first-hand, transformative experiences through innovative and distinctive programs that enrich and broaden engagement opportunities for the campus and tri-county community.

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To empower scholars who are undocumented in their educational pursuits and foster a supportive campus community dedicated to achieving their educational and personal goals.

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University College (UC) helps students achieve academic progress and reach their goals through unique programs such as First Year Seminar, the Service Learning Institute, and Communication Across the Disciplines. These programs provide unifying experiences for entering students, helping them transition into college life, and supporting them in skills development as a foundation for learning in their majors. University College also serves as the administrative home to critical undergraduate support services, like Academic Advising, Student Success, Transfer Student Services, and supplemental instruction and tutoring services through the Cooperative Learning Center. Combined, these academic programs and student support services work as a coherent and collaborative team to ensure our students' success at CSUMB.

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The University Corporation at Monterey Bay (the "Corporation") exists to enhance the educational program of the campus, directly serve students, faculty, and staff, and provide services to the public.

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The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) at CSUMB is a dedicated space for our student veterans and military connected students to build community, social networks, and gain access to comprehensive support services from the Student Veteran Services office staff.

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Adding the campus VRC to your groups will allow you to receive up-to-date information on workshops and special events that the Veterans Resource Center will be hosting throughout the semester.

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https://csumb.edu/vpa/

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VPA Majors / Minors
- Access to labs & studios upon communication with swhite@csumb.edu
- Creative opportunities & scholarships
- Multi-cultural events, workshops, & community engagement

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The Welcome Back, Otter! program provides re-entry and returning students with steps to follow for readmission, financial resources, and up-to-date information on current academic and institutional policies. Welcome, Back, Otter celebrates student persistence in reenrolling at CSUMB to complete their degrees.

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Success Advising, Networking, Community Building

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Make your winter count! Winter at CSUMB is an extraordinary opportunity to take classes to get ahead, stay on track, or pursue a new interest. Winter classes are available to all interested students and community members. Visit our website to learn more - https://csumb.edu/winter/.

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Preparing students to be active participants in an ever-shrinking and increasingly interdependent globe.

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