California State University, Monterey Bay

California State University, Monterey Bay Student Activities

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California State University, Monterey Bay Housing

This table offers information on housing at California State University, Monterey Bay.

California State University, Monterey Bay offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

California State University, Monterey Bay offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

California State University, Monterey Bay Athletics

At California State University, Monterey Bay there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at California State University, Monterey Bay:

Safety at California State University, Monterey Bay

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

California State University, Monterey Bay is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The CSU Monterey Bay campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

CSU Monterey Bay offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to California State University, Monterey Bay

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit California State University, Monterey Bay, take U.S. Highway 101 to Seaside, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Monterey Peninsula airport.

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