Cal State Monterey Bay

🎉 #CalStateMontereyBay has been ranked the #2 University in the Western Region for Social Mobility by the U.S. News & World Report! But that's not all - we're also proud to be: 🏅 #7 Top Public Schools for Regional Universities 🎖️ #8 Best Colleges for Veterans

⏳ The countdown is officially ON! Just ONE MONTH until #CSUMB Move-In! We can't wait to welcome new and returning Otters back to campus. Get those packing lists ready, we'll see you soon!

📚 CSUMB is launching an Interdisciplinary Studies major this fall! The program allows students to combine two areas of study while developing the creative problem-solving and cross-disciplinary thinking skills needed to tackle challenges. 🔗 Learn: bit.ly/4gFZ3uK

🤔 What can preschoolers teach us about scientific thinking? #CSUMB Assistant Professor Tess Shirefley is studying how 3-year-olds develop problem-solving, teamwork and resilience through hands-on robotics with the SparkMakers program. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4aOY9Z8

📣 EXCITING NEWS ON THE OTTER RAFT! For the fourth year in a row, #CSUMB has earned a 4.5-star rating in Money magazine's Best Colleges 2026 rankings! This recognition highlights our commitment to accessible, high-quality education. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4gBHaNO

🌟 New faces, new friendships and a new chapter! Last week, we wrapped up our 2026 Summer Orientation sessions, welcoming thousands of new #Otters as they took their first steps toward life at #CSUMB!

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July, Otters! As we commemorate this national holiday, we wish our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July! Campus is closed in observance of the holiday.

🌟 Recognizing Disability Pride Month! This July, #CSUMB celebrates the contributions, perspectives and achievements of people with disabilities and reaffirm our commitment to fostering a campus culture rooted in accessibility, inclusion and belonging.

🌟 CSUMB students preserve local Black leaders' stories A new oral history initiative at #CSUMB is preserving the stories and contributions of African American leaders in Monterey County while giving students valuable hands-on research experience. Read: bit.ly/43Z93YB

🚤 CSUMB is helping strengthen boating safety standards through hands-on training in vessel operations, emergency response, seamanship, and safe navigation. The program build the skills and confidence needed to work safely on the water. 🔗 Learn more bit.ly/4w4P0nk

Beginning this fall, #CSUMB will offer a new Bachelor of Science in Public Health, creating new opportunities for students to pursue careers focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4oFK7i6

Today, #CalStateMontereyBay honors #Juneteenth, a time to reflect on our nation's history, celebrate freedom, and recognize the resilience and contributions of Black Americans. Campus is closed in observance of the holiday.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Carlos Vargas-Aburto as CSUMB's next interim President! As an accomplished higher education leader, Dr. Vargas-Aburto brings decades of experience advancing student success, academic excellence and opportunity. Welcome to the Otter Raft!

🦦 Welcome, Transfer #Otters! Tomorrow, we welcome the first group of our Transfer Otters to #CalStateMontereyBay! We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions and helping you feel at home on campus! 💙

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day! Today, #CSUMB recognize flag day and reflect on the history, values and ideals represented by the American flag. As a campus community, we celebrate the diverse voices and shared commitment that help shape our nation.

⭐ Honoring the Legacy and Significance of Juneteenth at CSUMB. Today, #CalStateMontereyBay had the privilege of hosting a live watch party for the California State University system’s 2026 Juneteenth Symposium. Watch the livestream here: youtube.com/watch?v=M7gA4n…

🎉 From a #CSUMB capstone project to California Nonprofit of the Year! Everyone’s Harvest operates six farmers markets and has distributed $3.5M+ in food over the past decade. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4ojNMlD

🦦 Welcome, Future Otters! Our Summer 2026 Orientation Sessions kick off next week! Join your fellow incoming students as you explore campus resources, connect with advisors and staff, and get a firsthand look at life on the #OtterRaft! Register here: bit.ly/4o4lR8Z

💙 Happy National Best Friends Day! The best part of the college experience is often the people you meet along the way. This National Best Friends Day, we celebrate the friendships that turn classmates into lifelong friends and memories into stories worth sharing.

📚 Happy National Higher Education Day! Today, we celebrate the power higher education holds in transforming lives, expanding opportunities and inspiring lifelong learning. Here's to our students, faculty, staff and alumni who make our #OtterRaft stronger every day. 💙

🦦 Diving into Orientation Season! Our Summer 2026 Orientation sessions are just around the corner, and we're absolutely thrilled to welcome our newest Otters to campus! To register for a session and learn more about what to expect, please visit: bit.ly/4o4lR8Z