California State University, Monterey Bay

California State University, Monterey Bay requires at least 120 units to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. California State University, Monterey Bay accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, California State University, Monterey Bay has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 60% of students who start college at California State University, Monterey Bay finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: California State University, Monterey Bay may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At California State University, Monterey Bay?

California State University, Monterey Bay has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with California State University, Monterey Bay directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at California State University, Monterey Bay

When choosing a major, California State University, Monterey Bay students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at California State University, Monterey Bay. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. California State University, Monterey Bay offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About California State University, Monterey Bay

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Does California State University, Monterey Bay Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ California State University, Monterey Bay does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does California State University, Monterey Bay Offer Online Classes?

✅ California State University, Monterey Bay true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does California State University, Monterey Bay Offer AP Credit?

✅ California State University, Monterey Bay true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does California State University, Monterey Bay Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at California State University, Monterey Bay, check with the school directly.

Does California State University, Monterey Bay Require Internships?

❌ California State University, Monterey Bay studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While California State University, Monterey Bay does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About California State University, Monterey Bay

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California State University, Monterey Bay Library

The main library on campus is the The Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library.

Dual Degree Programs at California State University, Monterey Bay

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

California State University, Monterey Bay does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does California State University, Monterey Bay have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

California State University, Monterey Bay has an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at California State University, Monterey Bay include:

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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