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Transfer | Fall 2024 New Student Orientation June 21
Registration
Registration is now closed (this event already took place).
Details
Please Note: Although the event registration states that the event is "Free," there will be a $140 student orientation fee applied to your account after the enrollment confirmation deadline on July 31st. This is a mandatory student fee for all new students. No payment is required at the time of registration. The orientation fee is due on July 31st along with all other tuition and fees. For details about Fall 2024 Orientation, visit our website.
Check-in will begin at 8 am and a continental breakfast will be provided. All attendees are encouraged to park in Lot 59, where they will receive a parking permit free of charge.
Guest Policy: Guests must be registered by their student in order to attend an orientation session. Payment of the guest fee is required prior to your orientation date. Refunds are permitted up to 2 weeks prior to the session date. Email your refund request to orientation@csumb.edu and include your student’s name, date of payment and reason for the refund. Requests received within 2 weeks of a session will not be accepted. Please note that a processing fee is charged for each refund requested. Refunds can take from 2-3 weeks to post and are returned to the credit card on file. Fees are transferable to a different date if you select a different session, email for more information.
Additional Considerations:
Minor participants/attendees must remain in the supervision of their parent, legal guardian or authorized/assigned chaperone during the course of this event. CSU Monterey Bay's staff, faculty, students, and guests will not be held responsible or liable for the supervision of any minor participant/attendee during the event.
CSUMB works to make events accessible for all. If you need assistance due to a disability to attend the events, please contact us via email at orientation@csumb.edu or call 831-582-4693 at least 10 days prior to the event. Please include the type of assistance you are requesting in your message.
Food Provided (Dining Commons)
Agenda
Past Events
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Private Location (sign in to display)
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Check-In
Welcome to orientation! Every participant will begin their day by checking in with our staff and showing a valid form of identification. Please have the “Campus Groups” app downloaded to your phone to expedite the process. Once checked in, we invite you to enjoy a continental breakfast and mingle with other new and incoming students.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Otter Student Union 3rd Floor
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Financial Aid 1:1 Appointments June 21
Need assistance with financial aid? Schedule an appointment with our expert advisors to discuss your options, ask questions, and get personalized guidance.
Your guest may go to your appointment with you and does not need a RSVP.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Help Desk
Have questions? Drop by the help desk on the second floor of the Otter Student Union and a staff member will support you.
Additionally, every person is assigned to an orientation leader so ask your OL if you have any questions throughout the day
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Private Location (sign in to display)
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
University Welcome
Receive a warm welcome to CSU Monterey Bay from the Orientation Staff. Welcome to the RAFT!
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Private Location (sign in to display)
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Paying for College
Understanding your finances is an important part of the college-going process. In this session, we will show you how to navigate your OASIS portal and learn how to complete your tuition-based payments. If you have financial aid disbursements, we will cover how those are applied and when they will show up on your account.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
Private Location (sign in to display)
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
Meet your Orientation Leaders
Gather and meet other incoming students that have the same major. In this session current MB orientation leaders will give their advice on what students should know about CSUMB.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM
Private Location (sign in to display)
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM
Academic Advising (Group A)
Meet with your major advisor to learn requirements you must fulfill in order to graduate.
In this session, learn how to set up an appointment with your advisor, develop a learning plan, navigate oasis and review academic requirements to graduation.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM
Private Location (sign in to display)
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM
Rotating Workshops (Group B)
College is all about choices! It’s your time to choose your own adventure and start building your community here at CSUMB. Throughout the day, you will choose 2 workshops to attend.
Prioritizing your wellness
Otter Be Involved
Career Development
Writing at CSUMB: Don’t panic! Learning Center support for your transition
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Private Location (sign in to display)
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
BCSSE Survey
The Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement survey is administered to all incoming students and helps the university proactively plan for the academic year ahead.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
11:30 AM – 12:10 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
11:30 AM – 12:10 PM
Rotating Workshops (Group A)
College is all about choices! It’s your time to choose your own adventure and start building your community here at CSUMB. Throughout the day, you will choose 2 workshops to attend.
Prioritizing your wellness
Otter Be Involved
Career Development
Writing at CSUMB: Don’t panic! Learning Center support for your transition
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
11:30 AM – 12:10 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
11:30 AM – 12:10 PM
Academic Advising (Group B)
Meet with your major advisor to learn requirements you must fulfill in order to graduate.
In this session, learn how to set up an appointment with your advisor, develop a learning plan, navigate oasis and review academic requirements to graduation.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
12:20 PM – 1:20 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
12:20 PM – 1:20 PM
Lunch and Resource Fair
Time to eat! Information tables about student resources and departments will be available to answer any questions you have about campus services.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
1:40 PM – 2:20 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
1:40 PM – 2:20 PM
Rotating Workshops or Academic Advising 2
College is all about choices! It’s your time to choose your own adventure and start building your community here at CSUMB. Throughout the day, you will choose 2 workshops to attend.
Prioritizing your wellness
Otter Be Involved
Career Development
Writing at CSUMB: Don’t panic! Learning Center support for your transition
Some students may need additional time to connect with an academic advisor.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
2:40 PM – 3:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
2:40 PM – 3:00 PM
Transfer Student Success Panel
Transitioning to another university takes time. In this session, you will learn about the Transfer Student Success Center (TSSC) services and peer mentors will share their advice with you! It's also your opportunity to ask any questions you have about transferring.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Closing Session
Join us for closing remarks. We'll have some fun and test your knowledge of CSUMB by playing a game. We'll also allow time for you to complete your orientation survey so we can work to improve this experience for future students!
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Otter Student Union 211
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Student Disability and Accessibility Center 1:1 Appointments June 21
Need assistance with accommodations? Schedule an appointment with our expert SDAC advisors to discuss your options, ask questions, and get personalized guidance.
Your guest may go to your appointment with you and does not need a RSVP.
Here is information on SDAC: https://csumb.edu/sdac/getting-started/
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Otter Student Union Cement Steps
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Housing Tour
Are you planning to live on campus in the fall? Our housing staff are available to give brief tours of showrooms after the closing session. The tour will show you what a sample room looks like and we are not able to accommodate individual tours. Staff will be on site to answer questions you may have.
Your guest may go on the tour with you and does not need a RSVP.
If you have not yet submitted an application to live on campus, please apply today! https://csumb.edu/housing/how-to-apply/
If you do not have time, virtual tours are available online and campus tours are available throughout the summer. On a campus tour, we visit a residence hall showroom. You can register for a campus tour here: https://calendly.com/csumb_campustours
Fri, Jun 21, 2024
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Student ID Card
If you weren't able to submit your photo in advance, we'll be set up to take your photo and print it on site.
Where
University Center
4314 6th Ave, Seaside, CA 93955, United States