California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB or Cal State Monterey Bay) is a public university in Monterey County, California. Its main campus is located on the site of the former military base Fort Ord, straddling the cities of Seaside and Marina, about one mile inland from Monterey Bay along the Central Coast of California. CSUMB also has locations in the cities of Monterey and Salinas. Founded in 1994, CSUMB is part of the California State University system and is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
CSUMB was founded in 1994 with a student enrollment of 654 students. Classes began August 28, 1995. The founding president was Peter Plympton Smith. It was the 22nd campus in the California State University system. The university offers 23 bachelor's degrees, 7 master's degrees, and teaching credentials.
As of the fall of 2016, the university has 6,883 undergraduate students, 544 graduate students and 163 full-time faculty members. The university operates on the semester system. The president is Eduardo M. Ochoa, who was appointed in May 2012.

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Students need to plan their accommodations well in advance of their arrival as all accommodation options fill up quickly, well before the start of the semester.
 <h3>On-Campus Residence Accommodations</h3>
 On-Campus residence accommodations are provided per discretion by the school.
 <h3>Off-Campus Accommodations</h3>
 The local area has a variety of off-campus rental housing options including single homes, duplexes, apartments and rooms for rent. Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.
 <h3>Homestay</h3>
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Complete the CSU application for Cal State Monterey Bay. Go to calstate.edu/apply to apply online. Check &quot;Yes&quot; in the EOP section asking if you wish to apply for EOP. Complete all the necessary supplemental information.

After submitting the CSUMB Admission application, you will be directed to a link to complete the EOP application online.

You will be asked to provide the names and e-mail addresses of two teachers or counselors who can recommend you for EOP. They will be sent the recommendation questions by e-mail and can submit their answers online.

California State University, Monterey Bay is a public university in Monterey County, California. Its main campus is located on the site of the former military base Fort Ord, straddling the cities of Seaside and Marina, about one mile inland from Monterey Bay along the Central Coast of California.&nbsp;

HCOM faculty come from many disciplinary and interdisciplinary backgrounds. Learn more about the courses they teach, their scholarly and creative pursuits, and campus involvement.

The California State University offers various awards and scholarships for international students to study in the USA. Some of the popular studentships at the institute include:. <ul><li>Name: CSU Trustee Award<ul><li>Amount Awarded: 6,000 USD</li></ul></li><li>Name: Richard Leffingwell Scholarship<ul><li>Amount Awarded: 3,000 USD</li></ul></li><li>Name: Jim Sanders Scholarship<ul><li>Amount Awarded: 2,500 USD</li></ul></li></ul>

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As with any base, existing development was spread out and lacked the sense of place and connection a campus needs. The plan determined the physical form and character of the campus, concentrating new development (library, student union, the Panetta Center for Policy, classroom buildings) within a campus core&mdash;creating a Campus Heart. New North Quad housing and a Visitors Center were quickly developed, as a direct result of the Plan. It established guidelines and recommendations for building and integrated CSUMB&rsquo;s plans with neighboring communities&rsquo; plans and projects.

Place description

The California State University, Monterey Bay is located in the cities of Seaside and Marina, Monterey County, on the pacific coast of the U.S. State of California. It is located around one mile from&nbsp;Monterey Bay and along the Central Coast of California. CSUMB also has its campus in the cities of Monterey and Salinas.&nbsp;

Important Landmarks

<ul>
	<li>17-mile Drive</li>
	<li>Old Fisherman&#39;s Wharf</li>
	<li>Coast Guard Pier</li>
	<li>Cannery Row</li>
	<li>The Cannery Row Monument</li>
</ul>

Nearby Airports

Monterey Regional Airport and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport are the nearby airports from the campus of CSUMB.&nbsp;

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The cities of Seaside and Marina has a moderate Mediterranean climate. With a strong influence of sea-winds caused by the Pacific Coast&#39;s ocean currents from Alaska. The average annual temperature of the region around the campus remains between 13-14&ordm;C.

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Sustainable Hospitality Management, B.S.

Business Administration, B.S.

Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.

Environmental Science, M.S.

Social Work, M.S.W.

School Psychology, M.S.

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Education, M.A.

Marine Science, M.S.

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Japanese Language & Culture, B.A.

Spanish Language & Hispanic Cultures, B.A.

Human Development & Family Science, B.S.

Visual & Public Art, B.A.

Kinesiology, B.S.

Music, B.A.

Psychology, B.A.

Social & Behavioral Sciences, B.A.

Agricultural Plant and Soil Sciences, B.S.

Collaborative Health & Human Services, B.A.

Science Illustration, Certificate

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Biology, B.S.

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Global Studies, B.A.

Liberal Studies, B.A.

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Nursing, B.S.N.

Statistics, B.S.

Cinematic Arts & Technology, B.A.

Humanities & Communication, B.A.

Joel and Dena Gambord Nursing Scholarship

Continuing F-1 Students already enrolled at CSUMB Scholarship

Between USD7,900 and USD14,250 depending on number of units taken

Good academic standing at current high school or college (minimum 3.0 GPA)

New F-1 first time freshman and transfer students Scholarship

This scholarship provides need-based awards for female sophomore students (student should apply during their freshman year) attending CSU Monterey Bay with a demonstrated interest in STEM (Science, Technology, engineering and math).

Libby Olver Scholarship

The Coll Gordon Perske Memorial Fund will be providing an annual scholarship of $1500 for a CSUMB GRADUATE STUDENT in Marine Sciences. The award winner will be chosen based on the quality of their application and the alignment of their research with the interests of the Coll Gordon Perske Memorial Fund.

Coll G Perske Scholarship

The John S. Myszak Scholarship for Future Teachers was created in 2004 to continue John's legacy of educating young people by helping to defray the costs of college and credentialing requirements for those committed to becoming good educators. Through this scholarship, John's love of and commitment to the teaching profession are passed on to the next generation of teachers.

John S. Myszak Scholarship for Future Teachers

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Sustainable Hospitality Management, B.S.

UG Degree/Bachelors

Business Administration, B.S.

UG Degree/Bachelors

Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Environmental Science, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Social Work, M.S.W.

PG Degree/Masters

School Psychology, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Instructional Science and Technology, Graduate Certificate

PG Certificate/Diploma

Instructional Science & Technology, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Education, M.A.

PG Degree/Masters

Marine Science, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Physician Assistant, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Communication Design, B.S.

UG Degree/Bachelors

Environmental Science, Technology & Policy, B.S.

UG Degree/Bachelors

Japanese Language & Culture, B.A.

UG Degree/Bachelors

Top Courses at California State University Monterey Bay: Fees & Eligibility

#459

Rank

Jan/Jun/Aug

Intake

USD 16100

Cost of Living

All Courses

Computer Science, B.S.

UG Degree/Bachelors

Sustainable Hospitality Management, B.S.

UG Degree/Bachelors

Business Administration, B.S.

UG Degree/Bachelors

Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Environmental Science, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Social Work, M.S.W.

PG Degree/Masters

School Psychology, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Instructional Science and Technology, Graduate Certificate

PG Certificate/Diploma

Instructional Science & Technology, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Education, M.A.

PG Degree/Masters

Marine Science, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Physician Assistant, M.S.

PG Degree/Masters

Communication Design, B.S.

UG Degree/Bachelors

Environmental Science, Technology & Policy, B.S.

UG Degree/Bachelors

Japanese Language & Culture, B.A.

UG Degree/Bachelors

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