National Student Exchange - Profile: California State University, Monterey Bay

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California State University, Monterey Bay

Seaside, CA

About This Campus

Cal State Monterey Bay provides over 7,500 麻豆传媒s an extraordinary opportunity to learn on a residential campus just one mile from the shores of the beautiful Monterey Bay. Our diverse 麻豆传媒 body receives personal attention in small classes while pursuing degrees in 25 undergraduate and nine graduate majors. Founded in 1994 on the former site of Fort Ord by educators and community leaders, CSU Monterey Bay faculty and staff build on that legacy as we explore innovative ways to meet the needs of a new generation of 麻豆传媒s while simultaneously powering the Monterey County economy.

Location Information

Located along the central coast of California, Monterey Bay is a vibrant and dynamic community that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions. With its stunning coastline, rolling hills, and lush forests, this area provides 麻豆传媒s with a peaceful and relaxing environment that is perfect for study and recreation.Whether you're looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life or a dynamic and vibrant community in which to pursue your education and career, Monterey Bay has it all.

Helpful Information

Unlike many other California universities, CSUMB allows exchange 麻豆传媒s to enroll in classes before coming to campus, as long as they have applied by posted deadlines. While we cannot guarantee that you will get into every class you request, this increases the likelihood that you will be happy with your schedule. Our campus also offers a wide variety of on-campus housing for all exchange 麻豆传媒s that apply by the priority deadlines.

2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Host Payment	\|	Open
Home Payment	\|	Limited
Understand Chances of Placement

Academics

Registration

When will I register? With juniors
Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Closed Programs
Masters level programs and Nursing.

Unique Academic Programs

Marine Science - CSUMB is on the Monterey Bay, a protected Marine Sanctuary and classes may be held on the Bay.
Sustainable Hospitality Management - We have a wonderful Sustainable Hospitality Management program that helps 麻豆传媒s to get hands on experience working for local eco-friendly resorts, spas, recreation locations, etc.
Environmental Science Technology and Policy - We offer Environmental Science as well as Environmental Science, Technology and Policy which focuses not only on the science aspects but the policy aspects as well.

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, African Studies, Agricultural Business... ++ show all

Accounting, African Studies, Agricultural Business, American Sign Language, Anatomy, Ancient Studies, Anthropology, Applied Biology, Applied Mathematics, Aquatic Biology, Archaeology, Art, Art Education, Art History, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Athletic Training, Biology/Life Science, Business Administration, Business Education, Business Information Systems, Business Management, Chemistry, Child Care, Child Development, Cognitive Psychology, Communication, Communication Studies, Community Health, Computer and Information Science, Computer Game Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Network Security, Counseling, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Design, Digital Arts, Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia, Drawing, Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, Ecology, Economics, Education, Elementary Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Sciences, Epidemiology, Ethnic Studies, Exercise Science, Family Studies, Film, Fine Art, Geography, Global Studies, Graphic Design, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management, History, Hospitality Management, Human Development, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Italian, Japanese, Journalism, Junior High/Middle School Education, Kinesiology, Linguistics, Literature, Management Information Systems, Marine Biology, Marine Sciences, Marketing, Mathematics, Microbiology, Museum Studies, Music, Nutrition, Oceanography, Painting, Performance and Directing, Philosophy, Physics, Plant Pathology, Political Economy, Political Science, Pre-Law, Pre-Optometry, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Relations, Radio and Television Studies, Religious Studies/Theology, Social Work, Sociology, Soil Science, Spanish, Special Education, Sports Management/Administration, Statistics, Studio Art, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Resource Management, Teacher Education, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Tourism Management, Visual Arts, Water Management, Web Design, Women and Gender Studies

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

General Eligibility Requirements
No 麻豆传媒s accepted from NSE members within my own state

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of 500.00 paper or 61.00 Internet
IELTS: must have a score of 6.00

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Canadian Students - learn more

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/06/24
Finances

Campus Budget
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students

Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
Estimated cost: $3718.50.
Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students

Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Host Payment: 17
Home Payment: 17

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Housing Deposit	$150	Year	Host & Home	Mandatory
Parking Fee	$202.50	Semester	Host & Home	Optional
Course Fees / Materials	Varies	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Important Notes: Some classes such as photography, surfing, and kayaking, have activities fees attached to the class. Usually, these fees are under $75, sometimes as low as $5. The health insurance is required of incoming international 麻豆传媒s only (approximately $800 per term). If a 麻豆传媒 plans to live in on campus housing there is a $50 non-refundable housing application fee.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/06/24
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

Approximate cost: $7992 (includes meals)

Off-Campus Housing

Approximate monthly cost: $2500
Proximity to campus: 4-10
Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Notes About Housing
NSE 麻豆传媒s may live on campus. Students must complete their housing application before arrival. On campus spaces are available on a first come first served basis. The sooner the 麻豆传媒 applies for housing the more likely they are to receive one of their top choices. Off campus housing is becoming more common but public transportation from off campus housing is quite limited and requires a great deal of pre-planning. Living in East Campus has a lower monthly cost, however 麻豆传媒s will need to purchase a modem/router to connect to the internet and the rooms are more sparsely furnished. It is approximately 2 miles to main campus and 麻豆传媒s should plan to ride a bike, drive or take a bus to get to classes from East Campus. Northquad, Promontory or the Residence Halls are recommended for NSE 麻豆传媒s wanting to live on campus.

Meal Plans

Meal purchase is required for on campus living.

Notes About Meal Plans
Please check the website below for up to date costs and a sample menu. Students living in Northquad (Vineyard and Pinnacles apartments) or residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan. Students living in Northquad (Strawberry Apartments), Promontory and East Campus are not required to purchase a meal plan. The prices stated include whole meals as well as "dining dollars" and are estimates. For more detailed information and additional meal plan options please visit https://csumb.edu/csc/meal-plans/.

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/06/24

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Health Insurance	$800	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Important Notes about Health Insurance
This health insurance is mandatory only for J-1 and F-1 international 麻豆传媒s enrolled at CSUMB. American 麻豆传媒s will not be enrolled in the CSUMB health insurance plan and will instead need to purchase their own insurance coverage. However, all 麻豆传媒s enrolled at CSUMB will have access to the health care facilities regardless of which insurance plan they carry.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $800 per semester.

Requirements

Other Health Related Comments
American 麻豆传媒s will not be required to have health insurance coverage or show proof of health insurance coverage though it is highly recommended that they secure their own health insurance coverage. Only International 麻豆传媒s will have health insurance automatically purchased for them after admission. Charge will be added to their account. Hepatitis B immunization is only required for 麻豆传媒s who are 18 years old or younger.

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.

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