Students Life

English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Accomodation

Live on campus
International students who will live on campus are scheduled to move into the residence halls earlier than other student groups. This allows for attendance at special events, including International Student/NSE Orientation, and provides extra time to adjust to campus.

Residence Halls
Cal State Monterey Bay freshmen live in the Residence Halls located adjacent to the main area of the campus. These three-story Residence Halls surround the main part of campus. They are within walking distance of classrooms, the library, the Dining Commons, computer facilities, the Media Learning Complex, the Campus Health Center, the Otter Sports Center, and all administrative offices. Meal plan required.

• Cypress, Asilomar, Willet, and Manzanita Halls are uniformly configured three-story buildings. All rooms are designed for triple and double occupancy and have private bathrooms. Each building is equipped with a mailroom, laundry room, as well as a fully equipped kitchen that includes access to a microwave and stove.
• Yarrow, Avocet, Tortuga, and Sanderling Halls are three-story buildings with three room styles. Occupants will be assigned to double, triple, or quadruple occupancy rooms with private or shared bathrooms. These Residence Halls have a mail area, TV lounge, a laundry room and a full kitchen and lounge on the first floor.
• Pinnacles and Vineyard Suites
• Strawberry Apartments
• Promontory
• East Campus Apartments

Off-Campus Housing
Students have numerous options of finding an accommodation off-campus in nearby areas. Students can have access to studio apartments, paying guest facilities, sharing apartment complexes and many more.

• Abrams Park
• Crescent Bay Apartments
• Marina Square Apartments
• Preston Park
• Sea Breeze Apartments
• Sun Bay Suits & Apartments
• The Shoreline at Montery Bay

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded as money that can be used to pay for educational expenses. Scholarships do not need to be paid back and are a great way to pay for your expenses.

Scholarships and non__resident fee waiver
These awards are competitive and a small percentage of applicants will receive the scholarships. Students must reapply every year to be considered for the International Student Non__Resident Fee Waiver again.
Make sure to check the scholarship binder regularly for updated scholarship information. We are located on the 3rd floor of the Student Services Building (#47). Fall is the best time to search and apply for scholarships.

When you receive a scholarship that is outside of CSUMB, check the scholarship requirements and notify Ashlie McCallon so we can add your award.

An automatic email will be sent to your primary email address upon submitting your scholarship application. The Financial Aid Office will notify all scholarship winners via CSUMB email.

Students who are not selected for a CSUMB Scholarship will also be notified via CSUMB email as soon as time permits.

CSU International Programs Scholarship Opportunities are available through the California State University International Programs office, and come in a variety of forms.

CSUIP Scholarships: Made possible through the generosity of former CSUIP participants. Scholarships of $500 are available to students accepted into any of the IP programs. The scholarship is awarded based on scholastic merit and financial need.

International F-1 degree-seeking students may be eligible for the International Student Non-Resident Fee Waiver. The primary purpose of the waiver is to recognize international students who display exceptional scholastic achievements and dedication. Recipients of this award receive a full waiver of the non-resident fee portion of their tuition, between $7,900 and $14,250 depending on the number of units taken. These awards are competitive and a small percentage of applicants will receive the scholarships. Students must reapply every year to be considered for the International Student Non-Resident Fee Waiver again.

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